Downtown Akron Residents Break Ground on Lock 3 Park Transformation

On Thursday, April 6, the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, in partnership with the City of Akron and residents of the downtown Akron neighborhood, held a groundbreaking celebration for the…
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4/5/2023: Massillon Levee Repair Update

The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail from Lake Avenue to Tremont Street in Massillon will be open to the public on the weekends starting April 7th.
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Ohio & Erie Canal Summit Lake Construction Activities Schedule

These graphics show the timeline of construction activities to take place at the Ohio & Erie Canal Summit Lake Trail. This construction schedule and map shows the phases of construction and…
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Summit Lake Residents Break Ground on Ohio & Erie Canal Summit Lake Trail

Akron, Ohio, October 25, 2022 — Today, the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, in partnership with the City of Akron and residents of the Summit Lake neighborhood, held a groundbreaking celebration…
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Akron Children’s Hospital donates $2.5 million to Akron Civic Commons Play Loop

Akron Children’s Hospital donates $2.5 million to Akron Civic Commons Play Loop    Akron, OH (September 7, 2022) –  Akron Children’s Hospital has donated $2.5 million to the Akron Civic Commons Locks…
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July 12 Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail Detour Update

  The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail just north of Summit Lake by Russell Avenue to South Street is closed due to construction starting on July 11. It will reopen on the morning on Saturday,…
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