Summit County Trail and Greenway Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

AKRON, Ohio–Communities in Summit County are eligible to receive grant money for their trail projects identified on the Summit County Trails Plan through the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition’s…
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Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition President & Chief Executive Officer Dan Rice Announces Spring 2026 Retirement

Akron, Ohio (September 9, 2025) – After 32 years of dedication to developing the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, Towpath Trail and public parks and spaces, Ohio & Erie Canalway…
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Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Tuscarawas County receives $4.9 million ODOT Funding Award

Akron, Ohio (June 9, 2025) — Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation announced this week that nearly $52 million in grants will be awarded over the next four years to improve safety for…
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City of Akron, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition and Summit Lake Residents Break Ground on the Summit Lake NorthShore Park

Akron, Ohio (April 7, 2025) – On Thursday, April 10, 2025 the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, in partnership with the City of Akron and residents of the Summit Lake neighborhood, will hold a…
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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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