Updates on the East Palestine City Park
Norfolk Southern is investing in the future of the Village of East Palestine’s park as a social hub for residents and an attraction for regional community gatherings. We are partnering with the Village for a $25-million renovation, designed to preserve the park’s history and natural beauty. The project includes essential upgrades and aesthetic improvements and will be completed over several phases.
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Our Plans & Progress
Phase 1: Nearing Completion
✓ Installation of new pickleball and sand volleyball courts
✓ Relocation and renovation of the tennis and basketball courts
✓ Additional parking around the dog park
✓ Lighting and sidewalks
• Improvements to the field areas, including grading the oval infield for youth soccer
• Construction of a raised amphitheater near the new sport courts
Phase 2: In Progress
• Creation of state-of-the-art swimming facilities, including an Olympic-size pool area
• Construction of a pool house and driveway
• Demolition of existing sport courts
Phase 3: Planned for the Future
• Reconstructing the playground
• Renovating the brick pavilion
• Enhancing the parking lot construction
• And more*
* Construction is ongoing, and plans are subject to change. We are working closely with Village leadership on all decisions.
Some images are renderings for illustrative purposes and may not be exact replicas of the final product.
Weekly Project Updates
Highlights & Significant Information:
- Phase 1 is complete: Grass reestablishment is being monitored, with reseeding as needed.
- Phase 2 is ongoing: Construction continues on the pool house buildout.
- Phase 3 plans are 100% complete: Norfolk Southern held a pre-bid meeting. Bids have been received and are under review by the project team.
- The park exit will be closed April 13-14 to connect the sanitary sewer main.
Week in Review 4/2/26 to 4/8/26:
- Phase 2 – Completed installing finish masonry on exterior walls
- Phase 2 – Continued interior electrical rough-in
- Phase 2 – Continued application of interior wall coatings
- Phase 2 – Continued installing stormwater pipe and structures
- Phase 2 – Continued installing light pole bases
- Phase 2 – Continued installing pool tile
- Phase 2 – Continued final grading for pool deck
- Phase 2 – Started installing pool house roofing
- Phase 2 – Started insulating pool house ceiling
- Phase 2 – Started installing splash pad features
30-Day Look-Ahead:
- Phase 2 – Complete interior electrical rough-in
- Phase 2 – Complete stormwater pipe and structures
- Phase 2 – Complete application of interior wall coatings
- Phase 2 – Continue installing pool house roofing
- Phase 2 – Connect sanitary sewer piping to sewer main
- Phase 2 – Finish grading pool deck area
- Phase 2 – Finish insulating pool house ceiling
- Phase 2 – Install drywall
- Phase 2 – Install windows
- Phase 2 – Install exterior masonry coating
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Questions?
For questions about progress on renovations in the park, please contact the Norfolk Southern Family Assistance Center at 330-426-8400 during operating hours.