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Residents pitch Pony Express Park at Silver Creek parcel; council asks for a business plan
Summary
Local volunteers asked Summit County to consider donating or leasing a county-owned parcel near Silver Creek for a multiuse equestrian park, stressing open-space preservation, youth programming, and trail connections. Council members raised feasibility questions about wastewater, utilities, and long-term costs and asked presenters to return with a detailed business plan.
Jennifer Bevilacqua and Brandy Skyling presented the Pony Express Park concept to the Summit County Council on March 8, urging the county to consider a parcel near the bottom of Silver Creek for a multiuse equestrian and agricultural education facility. "Pony Express Park is a very unique opportunity to create a multiuse open space property that honors Summit County's heritage, promotes equine activities, and provides a unique venue for a multitude of events and organizations," Bevilacqua told the council.
The presenters said the idea has evolved over a decade…
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