CANFIELD, Ohio – Canfield Township trustees will celebrate the dedication of four new pickleball courts at 10 a.m. Friday at Canfield Township Community Park, 7419 Herbert Road.
Community members and elected officials are invited to attend the dedication and ribbon cutting.
The project was made possible through the support of several community partners, including the Mahoning County commissioners, $65,047; community donations, $35,000; Canfield Rotary Club, $10,000; and Canfield Township, $34,634.
In addition to the court construction, the township invested nearly $20,000 for sidewalks, steps, railings, benches and a picnic table to enhance accessibility and the overall experience for park visitors.
The park, which serves as a hub for recreation and community activities, features several athletic fields, a basketball court, playground equipment, a covered pavilion and a multipurpose building and pavilion available for community events and private rentals.
Planned improvements include new playground equipment for children ages 2 to 5 and paving of the parking lot near the multipurpose building and playground. That $146,000 project will be funded through a state capital budget grant and is anticipated to begin in 2027, a news release states.
Additional enhancements under consideration include paving the handicap-accessible and lower parking areas serving the pickleball courts and constructing a bocce court, the release states. A grant application has been submitted to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help fund those improvements.