Projects & Improvements
2025 will be another year of continuing improvement for Conneaut Township Park.
A huge 'thank you' to all of those who have supported Conneaut Township Park's project and improvement endeavors.
Boardwalk
Phase 3 of the Boardwalk Project is in progress with the approval of a Recreational Trails Program Grant. Construction began in late 2024 for an additional 1,365 ft of Trex boardwalk to replace approximately three quarters of the existing boardwalk on the west end beach.
This project included raising the existing iron walk bridge 24” from its current height to prevent damage from winter storms. This portion of the project was completed in late March, 2025.
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Before the lift
After the lift
Phase 4 of this boardwalk project has also been recently approved. Construction will start in spring of 2025 and will complete the last 300 feet of boardwalk on the west end. This will conclude all replacement boardwalk on the beach.
In 2022, phase 1 & 2 of the Boardwalk project was completed. Both phases consisted of approximately 1000 feet of
Trex synthetic boardwalk, thus completing the east beach portion of boardwalk at an approximate cost of $60,000.
The material cost totaled $47,000. The labor involved, including construction, removal of old boardwalk, and installation of new was
done entirely by the staff and crew of Conneaut Township Park. Conneaut Township Park was able to obtain an ODNR Natureworks grant for $35,000 to help offset the cost of this project.
Pickleball Courts
Resurfacing of the old tennis court area is slated to begin sometime in 2025. This resurfacing will allow for additonal pickleball courts to be added in this area. This project is being funded by a grant from the Civic Development Corporation.
Mobimats
We extend a sincere 'Thank You' to the Ashtabula County Board of Development Disabilities for providing portable Mobimats for ease of access to the beach. These mats will be placed on the beach in season between the months of May and October - weather permitting.
Park Security Cameras
In recognizing a need for better safety and security for park patrons, Conneaut Township Park has partnered with D-Day to permanently install security cameras throughout the park and beach areas. These cameras will not only aid in assisting emergency personnel in the event of an emergency or security issue during D-Day, but also aid in providing security throughout the park all year long. The Board extends their gratitide to D-Day and Jack Sabo for countless volunteer hours spent on installation of these cameras.
Concession Stand & Bathrooms
October 2023 brought about the completion of the Concession Stand/Bathrooms project. Boasting significant upgrades to both the bathrooms and concessions stand, the completion of this project had been eagerly anticipated by Conneaut Township Park patrons for years. While unforeseen circumstances delayed the opening of the concession stand in 2023, both concessions stand and restrooms were fully operational in spring, 2024 bringing to close the largest improvement project in recent years. At a cost of nearly $1,300,000 this new structure has been made possible, in part, by the citizens of Conneaut and the passage of a park permanent improvement levy in addition to several state and local grants dedicated to park preservation and improvement.
December 2022 marked the end of a decades old park relic that was commonly referred to as the concession stand/bathhouse.
Bridge Project
Completed in June 2023 the Conneaut Township Park Bridge Restoration Project was a significant upgrade to the park’s infrastructure. The restoration of this iconic structure will assuredly last for many years providing our patrons, not only with logistical convenience, but it can continue to serve as an aesthetic backdrop for picnics and photos as it has for so many years. The Board of Commissioners would like to extend their gratitude to the citizens of Conneaut as well as Ruth and Anthony DiMare who made a generous donation towards this restoration. This donation along with taxpayer support and coupled with a Community Development Block Grant of $166,000 made this restoration a reality for patrons of Conneaut Township Park. Thank you.
Built in 1930, this bridge has not only served as a vital connection between the east and west bluffs, but it has also provided the residents of Conneaut with a picturesque backdrop for the picnic and playground areas along Kelsey's Run. It is for this reason that the Park Board has championed the nostalgic restoration of this bridge rather than simply replacing it with a modern design.
Beach Picnic Tables
The Conneaut Township Park Staff is excited to provide these custom built pergola tables for our beach patrons. Relying in part on community grants, it is intended to have up to 8 more of these tables built over the next couple of years.
