Stark Parks Plans for Quail Hollow Carriage House Renovation
Stark Parks is applying for Land and Water Conservation Funds through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to renovate the Quail Hollow Park Carriage House to create a barrier-free facility. The proposed renovation will include a new indoor public gathering space and ADA accessible public restrooms available inside the building and for external park use. Stark Parks is working with the State Historic Preservation Office to coordinate any design and construction plans with the historic property.
If awarded, grant funds would cover 50% of total project costs.
Currently, the Carriage House has limited accessibility due to tight corridors, narrow doorways, and multiple levels. With the proposed funds, all spaces available to the public will be upgraded to meet current accessibility standards. This includes renovating the existing single-flush restroom on the main level of the building, creating gradual slopes to allow for an accessible entrance into the building, and ensuring that all accessible entrances are properly signed.
Project Summary
Goal
Stark County Park District is applying to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for a 2024-2025 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to renovate the Carriage House at Quail Hollow Park, a facility located next to the Manor House that is used for park maintenance, staff, and programming. The proposed renovation will remove barriers for entering the facility, add ADA-accessible restrooms internally and externally, and improve the current programming space to accommodate larger public events and program activities.
Timeline
Stark Parks will file the grant application on November 15, 2024 and will be notified of the award by spring of 2025. Project implementation will be planned following award notification but is estimated below:
- April, 2025 – Project Award
- May – July, 2025 – Planning, Agreement Finalization, Final Design
- August – October 2025 – SHPO Review
- November 2025 – April 2026 – Renovation/Construction of building and parking
- May 2026 – Project Closeout
The park district is accepting public comment on the Quail Hollow Park Carriage House Renovations until November 8, 2024 using the form below or by email to information"at"starkparks.com
Quail Hollow Park Carriage House Feedback Form
Posted on October 17, 2024 within News
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