CDBG Grant for Leonard Howell Park and Tri Community Center
Oxford
Summary
The city was set to authorize applying for up to $150,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant money for park and recreation upgrades at Leonard Howell Park and the Tri Community Center.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could bring up to $150,000 in federal grant money to local parks.
Park users and residents who use Leonard Howell Park and the Tri Community Center.
Local skaters lose their only skatepark.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
The city was set to authorize applying for up to $150,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant money for park and recreation upgrades at Leonard Howell Park and the Tri Community Center.
City Council - Oct 6, 2026
A new skate park is coming after Council approved the construction contract. A young resident spoke about how much it means to have a local place to skate again after the old park was removed.
City Council - Apr 21, 2026
The city and the Talawanda Recreation board will negotiate who owns and runs the TRI Community Center and Park. The outcome affects who maintains and pays for these recreation facilities.
Oxford to replace city's only skatepark with pickleball courts, citing unrepairable damage
Oxford to replace city's only skatepark with pickleball courts, citing unrepairable damage WLWT
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