Temporary Reroute of Ohio & Erie Canal Summit Lake Trail at the NorthShore

March 11, 2025: The second phase of the Akron Civic Commons 2.0 Summit Lake NorthShore Park Project has begun! For the safety of all residents and area visitors, the 2.25-mile Ohio & Erie Canal…
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Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition receives $150,000 grant from GAR Foundation for the Summit Lake NorthShore

Akron, Ohio (February 26, 2025): The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition is the recipient of a $150,000 capital grant from the GAR Foundation to support the completion of the Summit Lake NorthShore…
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Akron to host community workshop to share next steps for Innerbelt

The City of Akron will host a community workshop to share next steps for the Innerbelt Master Plan on Wednesday, January 8, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Ed Davis Community Center. The Innerbelt Master…
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Towpath Trail Advisory: 3-11-2025

March 11, 2025: The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail will be impacted by the I-76/77 construction at W. Bowery Street under the I-76 bridge in Akron starting Tuesday, March 11 through Saturday,…
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Akron receives third round of national investment as part of Reimagining the Civic Commons network to revitalize public parks and spaces

Akron, Ohio (October 8, 2024) - Akron is among 10 cities receiving investment from Reimagining the Civic Commons - a collaboration of national foundations and civic leaders dedicated to revitalizing…
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Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition Awarded Enbridge Fueling Futures Grant for Environmental Stewardship Program

(September 16, 2024) The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition was awarded an Enbridge Gas Ohio Fueling Futures grant of $10,000 for the Ohio & Erie Canalway Environmental Stewardship Program. The…
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