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City of West Carrollton announces schedule of family-friendly events for summer 2023
WEST CARROLLTON, Ohio (WKEF) — The City of West Carrollton is sharing its schedule of family-friendly events for the summer of 2023. Everyone can enjoy activities including kite flying, concerts, and sand sculpting. The Sandmazing Event & Summer Concert Series, which runs from May 29 to June 2, is one of the highlighted events. This year’s event will showcase internationally renowned sand sculptors creating multiple ten ton sand sculptures and one “MEGA 30 TON” sculpture. On June 3, there will be a Free Kids Day with tons of fun activities planned, which include bounce houses, water slides, a zip line,...
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Dayton-area riverfront development project makes headway with $3M investment
A significant investment toward a Dayton area’s $75 million revitalization and redevelopment efforts aims to put the city on the map as a destination. The planned district will bring new development, a whitewater park and new riverfront housing to the city. In a recent press conference, U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Dayton) announced a $3 million investment to the city of West Carrollton’s riverfront development project. The development, led by developers Dillin Corp. and Woodard Development, is slated for completion by the end of the decade. The 25-acre development’s centerpiece will be a white-water park as the West Carrollton stretch is the only...
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Whitewater Park project moves forward in West Carrollton
VIDEO: https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/whitewater-park-project-moves-forward-in-west-carrollton/ DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — West Carrollton’s Whitewater Park project is moving forward, with a three million dollar boost in federal funding. On Tuesday, city council and community leaders gathered at the West Carrollton Civic Center to take the next steps for the Whitewater Park project. It will be located on the Great Miami River near I-75. City officials plan to use the three million dollars to make necessary improvements along the river. Their goal is to make West Carrollton a destination for recreation. The park will offer boating, kayaking, canoeing and river surfing. The project also would help the...
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West Carrollton whitewater park project gets big financial support
Project will enable the Dayton region to compete to host whitewater competitions and events. A whitewater park and community gathering space planned by West Carrollton is set to receive financial support from Montgomery County. City council, at its most recent meeting, approved a measure to allow City Manager Brad Townsend to enter into a contract with Merrick & Company/The McLaughlin Whitewater Group for preliminary design services for a riverpark at the South Montgomery County Low Dam for up to $735,000. “That’s a big number, but fortunately, our friends at the county have agreed to give us $750,000 to pay for...
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Whitewater Park Receives Federal Funding
The city of West Carrollton recently received exciting news regarding the new whitewater park initiative that is in the works on the Great Miami River. This project takes advantage of West Carrollton’s stretch of the Great Miami River as the only place that has a viable pool of water for boating and enough of a vertical drop for competitive kayaking, a canoe channel and river surfing in the region. The City has received confirmations that county, state and most recently, federal funding support for the initiative has been awarded to the city. “Last week, we were informed that Congressman Mike...
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Family Programs in July
The Parks Department’s Family Adventure programs are expanding to include more dates at the pool and two movie nights. The next Family Adventure Swim Night is Thursday, July 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wilson Pool, 1226 S. Elm St. The fee is the cost of entry to the pool. Season passes will be accepted or families can purchase the ‘After 5 p.m.’ admission which ranges between $2.30-$2.80 depending upon age. This program is for children ages four years and older. Multiple children can attend per family but, all children must be supervised by the participating adult(s.) The final...
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Bicycle Fun Day Event set for May 14
The City will be putting a new twist on a previous event. Bicycle Fun Day will move locations to the Marina Dr. area (5457 Marina Dr.) by the Great Miami River. The event will be on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. Kids will learn how to safely handle their bicycle and practice biking skills on an activity course. Whitman’s Bike Shop will provide free bicycle safety checks for any attendee. Local resident, Charlie Gau, will host a bike repair station. Additional activities include a mini penny farthing bike-riding magician, fan-favorite Ranger Vic providing balloon designs, an area...
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