Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently visited Johnstown to celebrate the opening of a new community park in the city, Minersville Community Park.
“This park is a tremendous step in improving access to nature in one of Pennsylvania’s key urban communities,” said Dunn. “Thank you to everyone on the ground who worked to make this park possible for Johnstown. Present and future generations will be able to enjoy nature here for years to come thanks to this important work.”
DCNR invested $160,800 in the park’s development. The park features a walking path, basketball half-court, pavilion, parking area, and playground.
In addition to DCNR funding, the $321,600 park project was made possible by a $150,800 investment from the City of Johnstown and a $10,000 donation from city resident Robert Ramos.
Other key partners included the Johnstown Community Redevelopment Authority, Minersville Polish Alliance, and community members such as the Minersville Action Committee.
“This project is the culmination of strong local partnerships and the community seeing the value of investing in local communities,” said Mary Ann Manculich, a member of the Minersville Action Committee. “We now have a playground and open space for people of all ages thanks to this collaborative work. Special thanks to Robert Ramos and thank you to everyone who made this park a reality.”
