With the design phase completed, significant development will occur over a four- to six-month period and include:

• Expanded play and recreation areas
• Renovated basketball courts including a new third court
• A vibrant splash pad to replace the pool, which has been non-operational for over a
decade
• A new common area for gatherings
• Landscaping and stormwater infrastructure improvements
• New pavilion with seating area and restrooms
Future Phases III – V will address upgrades to the soccer field and playground and the
construction of a new picnic-area pavilion.

“The redevelopment of Ash Park has been a major undertaking, and we are appreciative of the funding and the collaboration, vision and input provided by dedicated partner organizations, City officials and community members who helped bring this project to fruition,” says Tiniera Turner-Green, Coatesville City Council member representing the second ward. “Ash Park has always served as a bright spot and the heart of our City, and to see it come back to life means a lot to our community. Parks and green spaces are vital for a city to thrive, and we look forward
to maintaining Ash Park as a wonderful and vibrant community hub.”

During construction, the soccer field, playground and pavilion will remain open. In preparation for the upgrades, safety fencing will be erected in mid-June around the pool area, basketball courts and horseshoe pits, which will remain closed until construction is complete.

“While residents look forward to the addition of a third basketball court, the temporary closure will
affect summer basketball activities at the park,” says Roberta Cosentino, Coatesville Assistant
City Manager. “We are working with local organizations to help provide alternative locations and
activities this summer. The rest of the park remains open, and we look forward to the first two
newly renovated phases of the park that will serve as a lively community centerpiece and
provide enjoyment for generations to come.”

In 2022, the City collaborated with Natural Lands to prepare the Ash Park Master Plan, and the project received multi-million-dollar funding and support from the PA Department of Conservation of Natural Resources (DCNR), Community Project Funding from U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan and U.S. Senator Bob Casey, and Keystone Communities funding from State Senator Carolyn Comitta. During initial planning phases, MCDC (Movement Community Development Corporation) began fundraising efforts for the Ash Park water feature, with the help of Senator Casey and State Representative Dan Williams. The project was also funded in part by the Chester County Preservation Partnership program and Natural Lands. Andrew Mears, Associate Vice President at Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT), serves as
chief project engineer.

About the City of Coatesville

The first and only city in Chester County, Coatesville is home to 13,300 neighbors and is undergoing economic and cultural revitalization that integrates innovation, education, and smart economic development. The City is fueled by a lively entrepreneurial spirit, rooted in its rich historic past. Founded in 1915, Coatesville’s Historic District features many resources listed on the National Register of Historic Places, coupled with vibrant new restaurants and small businesses in the downtown area. The City is home to the National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum
and the nationally recognized Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix.

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