Strengthening neighborhoods, one park at a time.
Parks are more than green spaces, they are the heart of our neighborhoods and city. Research shows that property values rise by 8%–10% for homes located next to or facing park areas. But the real value of parks goes far beyond numbers. They create vibrant spaces where residents of all ages can thrive.
Through our park improvements and capital campaigns, we are transforming our 59 parks and recreation spaces to best serve our community. Every renovated playground, upgraded athletic field, new walking trail, and modernized shelter helps create parks that inspire pride, connection, and well-being today and for generations to come. Join us in shaping stronger, healthier, and more connected neighborhoods through our parks.
2024/2025 Highlights
The Canton Park Commission approved $3.8 million for Capital and Improvement Projects for Canton Parks and Recreation. This included the installation of:
- 5 new play structures at Crenshaw, Harmont, Preston Young Sr., Garaux, and Stark-Wayne Schrader Park (2024/2025)
- Restoration of the historic Timken Gatehouse (2025)
- Holiday Light Display expansion through Monument and Waterworks Parks (2025)
- 3 brand new Splash Pads at Weis, Harmont, and Garaux Parks (2024)
- State-of-the-art Bike Pump Track at West Park (2024)
- 70×50 shelter with full kitchen and bathrooms at Crenshaw Park (2024)
- Road, parking lot, and walking path asphalt resurfacing in 3 parks (2024)
Stadium Park
- 2025: Restoration of the historic Timken Gatehouse, Water Raceway bridge installation, challenger course installation, swings and saucer swing installation, asphalt road to Waterfall Gardens
- 2024: Exercise station and rubberized walking track repairs, holiday light upgrades and electrical improvements, full asphalt paving of all roads and
parking areas, and sanitary line replacement to pickleball
restroom - 2020: North Stone Wall sign and Raceway Tree Removal
- 2019: New Parking lot and bathroom, Electric upgrades
- 2017: Tennis Court reconstruction, Bathroom Construction, Electric Service installation
- 2016: Pond Dredging, Inlet/Outlet construction, Community Crossing bridge construction
Weis Park
- 2025: Tree landscape improvements included the installation of 115 new trees, volleyball light improvements, concrete and asphalt entrances, and start of the shuffleboard roof structure
- 2024: Playset expansion to include concrete walkway and shade canopy, construction of Spray Park, installation of new drinking fountain
- 2020: WiFiber Cameras Set Up, Shuffleboard Improvements
- 2019: New swings & playset, lights added for (4) fields, Shade Structure for tennis court.
- 2017: Bocce improvements, Shuffleboard improvements, updated HR fence
Willig Park Complex
- 2024: Four additional restrooms added
- 2023: Infield Turf and Outfield Irrigation added to complex.
- 2019: Parking lot reconstruction and paving
- 2018: Sound system added
- 2017: Protective Netting added
Pickleball Courts
- 2025: Four pickleball courts added to Crenshaw Park
- 2024: South Courts resurfaced in Stadium Park
- 2023: Six additional pickleball courts added to Stadium Park
- 2018-2019: Lights added to courts in Stadium Park
- 2017: Four pickleball courts constructed in Stadium Park
Monument Park
- 2025: Electric service raceway lights and outlets, expansion of the holiday lighting and displays
- 2020: Shelter reconstruction, North and West stone steps reconstruction
- 2020: Raceway and pond dredging, Pond inlet, outlet, stone wall reconstruction, Creek Inlet reconstruction, Shelter reconstruction
- 2020: Tree removal, walking trail construction
- 2019: Replaced steps at South raceway outlet.
New Playsets
- 2025: Installation of Stark-Wayne Schrader Park Playset
- 2024: Four new playsets at Crenshaw, Harmont, Preston Young Sr., and Garaux Parks
- 2021: Installation of Brian’s Park Playset
- 2020: Installation of Roshong Playset
- 2019: Installation of Weis Playset
Barker Springhouse
2017: Springhouse Renovation
Edward “Peel”Coleman Center
- 2023: Updated lights in building, new flooring in hallways
- 2022: Hired Community Center Manager. Installed new flooring & ceiling tiles in Community Room & Classroom. Remodel of entrance, new paint in hallways & gym
- 2020: New weight and cardio machines
- 2019: Took over day-to-day management of The Center
- 2019: Renovation of offices, kitchen, main entrance, Security system and electrical upgrades
- 2019: Renovation of gym floor, new backboards, rims, dividers
- 2017: Asphalt parking lot overlay, Parking lot lighting added
Westbrook Park
2020: Fence Repair, Parking Lot Stripe and Seal
Home to Stark County Veteran’s Memorial and over 5,000 personalized bricks honoring veterans. Westbrook Pond is one of six fishing ponds in the Canton Parks and Recreation system.
Canton Garden Center
- 2020: Building renovations to create main office for Canton Parks and Recreation department
- 2016: New gazebo constructed
Herbert Fisher Walking Track
- 2020: islands adopted, signage added, LED Lights added to track
- 2015: Walking track replacement