The Hamilton County Park District has completed the purchase of 184 acres in Colerain Township from Rumpke Consolidated Companies, Inc. for $1.1 million.
Located between East Miami River, Thompson, and Flick roads, the hilly and heavily forested property includes a connection to the Park District's existing Oak Glen Nature Preserve.
The Park District also has been approved for a Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program grant of nearly $918,000 to begin a habitat restoration project on the site.
The Park District has collaborated with Rumpke for several years, working together to preserve a total of 361 acres.
"The Board of Park Commissioners places a strong emphasis on seeking out appropriate greenspace purchases as part of our commitment to Hamilton County residents," said planning director Ross Hamre. "This is a significant land acquisition and we're grateful to our corporate partner Rumpke."
Total greenspace preserved and protected by the Hamilton County Park District is now 16,248 acres.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Hamilton County Parks buys 184 acres for $1.1M
Posted by Kevin LeMaster at 5:04 AM