Site work and renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Norton, Ohio. Conceptual plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; and for the renovation of a 1,360-square-foot, two-story above grade playground / park / athletic field.

The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. "Requests for proposals for design services is underway." Project Description The Metro Parks’ swimming operation at Silver Creek was permanently closed in January of 2022. Since that time, park staff have planned to have the current bathhouse repurposed into Silver Creek Lakehouse. The intent is to transform the bathhouse into a multi-use building for programming and events. The building is located near the lake at 5000 South Hametown Road in Norton at Silver Creek Metro Park. The building will provide for year-round gathering and programming that is relaxing and “outdoorsy” in feel. There is a need for storage, small kitchen area and office space. The architectural style shall keep with the updated, rustic character of the park’s most recent buildings, such as Liberty Nature Center; this structure should keep with the mid-century style both inside and outside. The building shall be cost-effective and easy to maintain. Use of readily available, natural materials found locally will help tell the story of the area. The building shall reflect the park district’s commitment to stewardship and sustainability. The interior shall be warm, cozy, and bring the beauty of the outside inside the building through the use of high ceilings and windows that will invite nature into the space. The park district is interested in special windows or window treatments to prevent bird strikes. Operable windows with black out blinds are requested for certain rooms. The building shall be designed to be energy efficient.