Boardwalk

Phase 4

An approved grant from ODNR NatureWorks for $14,535 will allow the park to replace the wooden boardwalk that extends past the west bluff stairs to the westernmost edge of the park’s beach. This is expected to be completed in early 2025.

Phase 3

This phase of the boardwalk project was completed in late March 2025 and includes a 24” lift on the boardwalk iron bridge to prevent damage during the winter.

Phase 1 & 2

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. These initial phases of the project were made possible with grants from ODNR NatureWorks. Phase 1 in 2020 - $32,188 and Phase 2 in 2022 - $35,000.

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 in the amount of $75,000.

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.

Bridge Restoration & Rehabilitation 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. Further gratitude is extended to Civic Development Corporation for a $5000 discretionary grant to complete this project.

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.