HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two recreational enhancement projects in Clarion County will receive a combined total of more than $265,000 in state grant funding, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Clarion/Venango/Butler/Forest/Warren) announced on Tuesday.
The first grant, totaling $242,396, has been awarded to Clarion Blueprint Community Inc. for its work to install a new playground at the Clarion Community Park within Clarion Borough.
As part of this project, 2.5 acres will be developed into both passive and active recreational opportunities, which will include the purchase and installation of a large playground equipment set and swing set. Other amenities will include a sand volleyball court, play surfacing and sidewalks.
The second grant has been awarded to Allegheny River Trail in Clarion County Inc. for $22,950.
The funding will be used for a park master plan for the 4-acre Fox-Hunt Park on the north side of the town’s business district. As part of the planning, organizers seek to offer extensive outreach to the community about the features desired for this park and its access to the Allegheny River.