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Ariel-Foundation Park Set to Open

MOUNT VERNON, OHIO: The Ariel-Foundation Park, a large redevelopment of former industrial sites is almost complete. The grand opening of the new park is set for July 4, 2015 with plenty of celebrating.

West edge of Ariel-Foundation Park. Spiral staircase around the old smoke stack is partially complete.

The new park is located at the former PP&G factory site in fact, many of the park’s structural features include elements from the factory.

The park encompasses 250 acres of meadow lands, wooded areas, pavilions, and lakes.

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