TOLEDO — The City of Toledo received more than a $1 million grant to improve its Rev. H.V. Savage Park. The grant was awarded from the Department of Interior’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP).

What You Need To Know

  • The City of Toledo received a $1,151,000 grant to improve its Rev. H.V. Savage Park

  • The funding will cover 50% of the restoration costs for Toledo’s oldest city park

  • The goal of the project is to maintain the historic park’s value for the community

The funding will cover 50% of the restoration costs for Toledo’s oldest city park.

“Securing this grant will allow the city to completely transform the Rev. H.V. Savage Park and its splash pad,” said Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. “For too long, this space has not met the needs of our community. This funding will make the park a vibrant, safe and welcoming place for families and neighbors who rely on it for recreation and connection.”

In July, the city council allocated $150,000 for the development of a splash pad. In addition, the City of Toledo will receive contributions from various sources, including the Owens Corning Foundation, the Mud Hens Minor League Baseball Organization, the Community Development Block Grant and capital improvement funds.

“We have been meeting with the residents in the Junction neighborhood for two years about implementing improvements to Savage Park. I am thrilled that the ORLP grant award will finally allow us to move forward with our plans to restore the park’s status as a cherished community hub for gatherings and recreational activities,” said Joe Fausnaugh, director of parks and youth services.

The grant also aims to help maintain the park’s native oak grove and implement green infrastructure for protection of its natural resources.

The goal of the project is to maintain the historic park’s value for the community.

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