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County parks board outlines projects: aeration grant for Bridal Park, dog‑park plans and roof repairs
Summary
Parks staff briefed commissioners on a $20,000 ODNR aeration grant for Bridal Park ponds, an estimated $28,000 installation cost, a proposed Goldie Newman dog park with a $75,000 memorial donation and an estimated total of $75,000 for construction, and needed roof repairs and storage upgrades at the park 'dog pound' building.
Park staff presented a multi‑part update on parks projects and asked commissioners for permission to advance several priorities, including installing pond aeration at Bridal Park, repairing the dog‑pound building roof and pursuing funding and partnerships for a dog park at Goldie Newman Park.
Todd (parks staff) said the county has a $20,000 contract with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for aeration; after an administrative fee the grant yields $19,600. A contractor estimate for pumps, electrical work, clearing and landscaping came to roughly $28,341. Todd said the work could be performed partly by county crews and that the county would likely pay costs up front and then request reimbursement. He asked commissioners for support to proceed and noted the parks cash balance was about $42,000; staff warned they may need an advance to cover costs until reimbursement arrives.
The dog pound (park storage building) needs a new roof and some wall repairs; staff described a plan to extend eaves about 16 inches to keep water off the wall and to install metal overhangs. The park board has budgeted for a roof but staff said updated pricing will be required.
At Goldie Newman Park, staff described clearing invasive species, adding drainage tile and seeding the site to make it suitable for a fenced dog park. Initial design includes a concrete entry pad, separate small‑dog and large‑dog areas (roughly 70 by 190 feet for small and 120 by 275 feet for large) and a 6‑foot chain‑link fence estimate of about $45,000. Staff said a $75,000 donation in memory of Tara Humphrey has been offered to support the dog‑park project; staff requested permission to pursue grants and public donations and asked the commissioners whether the board would consider a local contribution to help leverage outside funds. Commissioners expressed support and asked staff to return with a specific funding ask.
Parks staff also reported work on Updike Park bridge decking using locally milled lumber and ongoing volunteer and school‑based work days for trail and site maintenance. Commissioners discussed volunteer labor, potential contractor pricing for the roof, and timing for construction work.
What’s next: Parks staff will obtain firm quotes for the aeration pumps and the dog‑pound roof, pursue NatureWorks and other grants for the dog park, and return with a recommended funding package and timeline.
