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:
- Park exit temporarily closed: The park exit is closed for upcoming paving and is expected to reopen by Thursday, May 21.
- 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 contract awarded: Norfolk Southern is scheduling a pre-construction meeting.
Week in Review 5/7/26 to 5/13/26:
- Phase 2 – Completed preparing pool house flooring installation
- Phase 2 – Completed pouring concrete sidewalks
- Phase 2 – Continued installing pool house roofing
- Phase 2 – Continued installing pool house fascia and soffit
- Phase 2 – Continued installing canopies around the pool house building
- Phase 2 – Continued finish grading of the pool house entrance
- Phase 2 – Continued installing interior light fixtures and switches
- Phase 2 – Started installing pool house flooring
- Phase 2 – Started installing doors in the pool house
- Phase 2 – Started installing windows and sills
- Phase 2 – Started installing toilet partitions
- Phase 2 – Started installing pool fence
30-Day Look-Ahead:
- Phase 2 – Complete pool house roofing
- Phase 2 – Complete interior wall and ceiling coatings
- Phase 2 – Install windows and sills
- Phase 2 – Install fascia and soffit
- Phase 2 – Install gutters and downspouts
- Phase 2 – Install restroom accessories
- Phase 2 – Install pool fence
- Phase 2 – Install canopies
- Phase 2 – Install flooring
- Phase 2 – Final electrical service connection
- Phase 2 – Equipment startup and commissioning
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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.