Lakewood's Cove Park Reopening June 14

LAKEWOOD, OH - Cove Park will re-open on June 14. The city has an evening of festivities planned to celebrate the improvements made at the park.

“These renovations were truly community-driven,” said Ward 4 Councilman Dan O’Malley. “I commend the Citizens Advisory Committee for recognizing the great need to re-invest in Cove Park and to the many residents who came out to offer their suggestions at community meetings. I am pleased that the Planning Department was able to incorporate so many resident suggestions and deliver a Cove Park for Ward 4 to be proud of.”

Activities at the renovated park will start at 5:30 p.m. on June 14. A ribbon-cutting will be held at 6 p.m. and family-friendly activities from the Lakewood Public Library, the Lakewood YMCA and other community groups will go on until 7:30 p.m. The event will happen rain or shine.

The work at Cove Park has been been going on since 2017. The city invested $700,000 in amenities, including new playground equipment, a new playing field surface, a picnic shelter benches, bike racks, picnic tables and more. About two-thirds of the parking lot's hard surface with pervious pavers.

Cove Park's location in a low- to moderate-income area allowed Lakewood to get Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars for the project. City officials touted their improved stormwater management at the park.

“On-site stormwater management is especially important in urban areas, and the City of Lakewood is committed to taking a leadership role. This park redevelopment offered a great opportunity to do just that, “says city planner Michelle Nochta. “Residents are excited to see their ideas in action at Cove Park.”