City of Akron Seeks Public Feedback on Phase II of the Rubber City Heritage Trail

Akron, Ohio, April 26, 2024  — The City of Akron is seeking feedback on the next phase of the Rubber City Heritage Trail which will include: 10-ft wide asphalt trail pavement, wayfinding signage,…
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Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail Construction in Tuscarawas County

March 29, 2024: The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, in partnership with the Tuscarawas County Commissioners and Tuscarawas County Park Department, is extending the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath…
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2024 Summit County Trails & Greenways Grant Cycle Opens

Akron, Ohio (March 12, 2024): Communities in Summit County are eligible for grant funds for trail projects identified on the Summit County Trails Plan through the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition's…
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Akron’s Lock 3 Park redevelopment project receives $1M gift

December 13, 2023: The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, in partnership with the City of Akron, announced the donation of $1 million from an Anonymous Donor for the redevelopment of Lock 3 Park in…
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Trail Advisory (March 29, 2024)

Akron, Ohio (March 29, 2024): The Ohio & Erie Canal Summit Lake Trail boardwalk that connects the trail along First Street SW to the floating Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail will be closed…
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May 24, 2023: Akron Public School Children Enjoy an Afternoon of Fishing & Stewardship

On May 24, the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition hosted our annual Ohio & Erie Canalway Fishing Derby at the Wilbeth Road Trailhead in Akron, Ohio.  Third and fourth graders from Akron Public…
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