Capital Projects Resources
The City of Cleveland operates and maintains 151 city parks, 21 recreation centers including 14 that have an onsite park, 1 fine art center, 1 residential camp, and 1 golf course. In order to provide the best experience possible to all Clevelanders, the City continually invests in these assets on an annual basis. Below are the major capital projects currently in construction, awaiting construction, being planned, or recently completed.
To review all the parks and recreation opportunities and amenities in the City, please:
Under Construction
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Playground Projects
ARPA funded playground projects are in various stages of construction throughout each Ward.
- Ward 1 - Idalia Park (Renovation)
- Ward 2 - Dove Park (Renovation)
- Ward 3 - Abbey Park (Renovation)
- Ward 4 - Kossuth Park (Renovation)
- Ward 5 - Lonnie Burten Park (Renovation)
- Ward 6 - Fairfax Recreation Center (Renovation)
- Ward 7 - Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center (New)
- Ward 8 - Humphrey Park (Renovation)
- Ward 9 - Moulton/Scoutway Park (Renovation)
- Ward 10 - Groton Park (Renovation)
- Ward 11 - Halloran Park (Renovation)
- Ward 12 - Stella Walsh Recreation Center (New)
- Ward 13 - Henritze Park (Renovation)
- Ward 14 - Storer Park (New)
- Ward 15 - Baltic Children's Park (Renovation)
- Ward 16 - Jefferson Park (Renovation)
- Ward 17 - Impett Park (Renovation)
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Basketball Court Renovations
ARPA funded basketball court renovation projects are in various stages of construction.
- Artha Woods Park
- Glenville-James Hubbard Recreation Center Park
- Halloran Park
- Lonnie Burten Park
- Luke Easter Park
- Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center Park
Central Recreation Center Park - Renovation and Expansion
The onsite park at the Clark Recreation Center (5706 Clark Ave.) is receiving a full renovation and expansion that will result in:
- New playground and swings
- New half basketball court (converted from a full basketball court)
- Splash pad
- Exercise equipment
- Game tables
- Rectangular field
Anticipated completion: Fall 2025
Clark Recreation Center Renovation and Minor Addition
Clark Recreation Center (5706 Clark Ave.) is receiving a full renovation and minor addition.
Anticipated completion: Summer 2024
Forest City Park Renovation
Forest City Park (3510 Kimmel Rd.) is receiving a full renovation that will result in:
- New playground
- New lawn area
- New shelter
- New picnic and gaming tables
- New grills
Anticipated completion date: Spring 2024
Glendale Park Renovation
Glendale Park (3813 E. 149th St.) is receiving a full renovation that will result in:
- New basketball court
- New exercise equipment
- New game tables
- New multiuse field
- New playground
- New splash pad
Anticipated completion: Winter 2024/Spring 2025
Lake Pool Park Renovation
Lake Pool Park (1341 W. 85th St.) is receiving a full renovation that will result in:
- New exercise equipment
- New playground
- New shelter
- New splash pad
Anticipated completion: Fall 2024
Sterling Recreation Center Renovation and Minor Addition
Sterling Recreation Center (1380 E. 32nd St.) is receiving a full renovation and minor addition.
Anticipated completion: Spring 2026
Upcoming Construction
Calgary Park Renovation
Calgary Park (2201 Calgary Ave.) will receive a full renovation.
Anticipated start: Summer/Fall 2024
Central Recreation Center Addition and Park Renovation
Central Recreation Center (2526 Central Ave.) will receive an addition and full park renovation.
Anticipated start: Summer/Fall 2024
Neff Park Renovation
Neff Park (961 E. 193rd St.) will receive a full renovation.
Anticipated start: Summer/Fall 2024
Rockefeller Park Improvements
Rockefeller Park, in the area known as Sowinski (west of the Doan Brook near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Dr. & St. Casimir Way), will receive improvements that result in:
- New 1,200-foot paved multiuse trail along the recently completed restoration of the Doan Brook
- New educational plaza
- New parking lot
Anticipated start: Summer/Fall 2024
U.S. Soccer Foundation Funded Mini-Pitch Soccer Fields
The U.S. Soccer Foundation, through its Safe Places to Play program, has donated two "mini-pitch soccer fields" that will be installed on the former tennis court in Lonnie Burten Park and a repurposed basketball court in Halloran Park.
Anticipated start: Spring 2024
In Planning
Parks & Recreation Plan
Parks & Recreation Plan - Official Project Website
- Thank you for participating in the community engagement opportunities on the Draft Long-Range Plan in May 2024. The City of Cleveland is reviewing all feedback and will publish the final Long-Range Plan on the project website soon.
Recently Completed
Mohican Park - Summer 2024
Playground Renovation
Kerruish Park - Fall 2023
Improvements that resulted in:
- Renovated tennis courts with one pickleball court overlay
- Renovated basketball courts
Camp Forbes - Spring 2023
Improvements that resulted in:
- New dock and boardwalk
- Pond restoration
Clark Field - Spring 2023
Full renovation of the park that resulted in:
- Basketball courts
- Diamond fields
- Dog park
- Playground
- Rectangle fields
- Tennis courts
Heritage Park - Spring 2023
Full renovation of the park that resulted in:
- New boardwalk with shelter
- Hardscape plaza
- Seating areas
League Park - Spring 2023
Improvements that resulted in:
- New field lighting and scoreboard
Mercedes Cotner Park - Spring 2023
Full renovation of the park (except the outdoor pool) that resulted in:
- BMX pump track
- Basketball court
- Fitness equipment stations
- Parking lot at Maywood Ave.
- Playground
- Shelter
- Splash pad
Arthur Johnson Park - Winter 2022/2023
New gazebo
Dan Kane Park - Winter 2022/2023
New gazebo
Drakefield Park - Fall 2022
Playground Renovation
E.J. Kovacic Recreation Center and Park - Fall 2022
- Full interior renovation of the recreation center
- Full renovation of the onsite park including playground, splash pad, half basketball court, and game tables
Frederick Douglass Recreation Center - Fall 2022
A 'Safety Town' was installed on the pavement area south of the center.
Impett Park - Fall 2022
Renovated Tennis Courts
Orr Park - Fall 2022
Full renovation and expansion of the park. The existing park was renovated into passive park space with the original splash pad, then park space was added on the west side of the former Citizens Leadership Academy and developed with:
- Loop walking path
- Cooling area with
- Playfield
- Playground
Meyer Pool - Summer 2022
The area in front of the pool was expanded and renovated into park space that resulted in:
- Central plaza and lawn areas
- Playground
- Splash pad
Canal Basin Park - Spring 2022
In coordination with completing the Towpath Trail trailhead, improvements included:
- Renovated existing parking lot
- Seating steps
- Signage
- EV charging stations
R.J. Taylor Park - Winter 2021/2022
Playground Renovation
Roberto Clemente Park - Winter 2021/2022
Playground Renovation