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Cridersville wins $375,000 state grant for Legacy Park splashpad; village also secures smaller court grant
Summary
The Village of Cridersville announced a $375,000 award from the state Capital Budget Improvement Fund for a splashpad and fencing at Legacy Park, plus a $2,000 Wapakoneta Eagles grant to sealcoat and restripe the park’s basketball court. Council discussed tournament and community uses.
The Village of Cridersville will receive $375,000 from the state’s Capital Budget Improvement Fund to help build a splashpad and install fencing at Legacy Park, Mayor Rick Walls told the council at its June 11 meeting.
The award was the largest county project funded from the state program, the mayor said. Council also reported a $2,000 Wapakoneta Eagles Community Park Grant to sealcoat and restripe the Legacy Park basketball court.
Why it matters: the combination of grants funds planned recreational upgrades at Legacy Park that village officials say will support community events and youth recreation. Council Member Dylan Lauck said the Wombats youth baseball team has been maintaining the ball diamonds and will host a wood-bat tournament on Aug. 1; the team requested use of the concession stand for a fundraiser in the wake of the recent deaths of two teammates.
Details and next steps: Village Administrator Jarid Kohlrieser and Mayor Walls said Buckeye Roofing will replace the Village Hall roof before the town’s Jamboree event; Buckeye had the preferred quote. The council did not attach a vote or ordinance to the grant announcements; staff will manage contracting and project scheduling. The council also discussed fencing options and preliminary quotes from local contractors.
Budget and timeline: council members did not specify a construction start date; council expects Buckeye Roofing’s work on Village Hall within weeks and said staff will return with more detailed timelines and contract information at future meetings.
The meeting adjourned without a formal vote on the park projects; council discussion focused on accepting the grant awards and moving forward with planning and contractor selection.
