COLUMBUS, OH The Walking Path Development Team of
Lake Milton State Park in Mahoning County has received the “Team Of The Year Award” from Ohio State Parks for planning and constructing a 1.75-mile handicapped accessible recreational trail at the park. The development team was made up of park system employees, volunteers and members of the Lake Milton Association.
In 2002, the park received a recreational trail grant for $47,000, while the Lake Milton Association received a recycling grant for $26,800. In addition to the grants, the team solicited $34,200 in community donations. With those funds, the team planned and built the trail that was dedicated in May 2003. The trail encompasses three boardwalks, which are 35, 85 and 225 feet in length.
“From planning to dedication ceremony, this team’s leadership and hard work proved successful for the visitors to Lake Milton,” said Dan West, chief of Ohio State Parks.
There are 74 Ohio State Parks with nine resort lodges, more than 500 cottages and 56 family campgrounds with more than 9,000 campsites. For additional information, visit ohiodnr.com on the Internet and click on Ohio State Parks.