Articles by: Carolina Flyn
2022 Parks Master Plan
Join us on August 3rd at 5:30 p.m. for a Special Trustees Meeting at Orange Township Hall as we finalize our 2022 Parks Master Plan. Open to the public for comments!
2022 Parks Master Plan Executive Summary can be found HERE! For the full document, please email sbowers@orangetwp.org to request a copy.
Railroad Crossing Closures May 18th thru May 27th
With weather permitting, the Railroad Company will be CLOSING the following railroad crossing INTERMITTENTLY for repairs from Wednesday, May 18th thru Friday, May 27th.
Lewis Center Road Crossing (Orange Township) 5/18 thru 5/20
Cheshire Road Crossing (Berlin Township) 5/19 thru 5/20
Penry Road Crossing & Troutman Road Crossing (Troy Township) 5/26 thru 5/27
Please utilize the posted detours. This repair schedule is subject to change at any time. https://engineer.co.delaware.oh.us/…/listed-road…/
Lyra Drive at E. Powell Road Roundabout
Project Managed by City of Columbus.
Construction of new roundabout at the intersection of Lyra Drive and E. Powell Road. On schedule for completion Fall 2022.
Lazelle Road Culvert Replacement Complete – Road Now Open
Project Managed by Delaware County Engineer (DCEO)
Replacement of failed culvert and resurfacing of roadway on “old” section of Lazelle Rd. between US 23 and “new” Lazelle Rd. Replacement of culvert pipe and full depth road repairs are complete. Resurfacing is complete and roadway is open.
Playground Improvements
Ro Park Safety Surface
Installation of safety surfacing under the new and existing structures is underway. Landscape refurbishment will be delayed until the fall to increase chance for successful establishment of new plant material.
Playground still remains closed during construction but we are on track to open the playground July 1.
North Orange Aquatic Center
A big thank you to our Township Parks staff for applying fresh mulch in front of the Aquatic Center. Other improvements that have taken place at the Aquatic Center is the offseason is miscellaneous concrete repairs on the pool deck, audio system upgrades and upgrades to the front desk area that will hopefully make check-in more efficient for our pool members and their guest.
North Orange Park
The sealcoating has been applied on 5/11 to our multi-use paths in and around North Orange Park. Just in time for warm weather walks!
Ro Park
The new playground safety surfacing was laid on 5/11 under the existing playground structures. A reminder the whole playground is closed until construction is fully wrapped up.
Walker Woods Park
Installation of new safety surfacing is complete. Playground reopened on April 19th, 2022.
Ro Park
Midstates Recreation has erected the new playground components on April 25th, 2022. The installation of safety surfacing, walkway paving, landscape refurbishment, and site restoration remain. Anticipate entire play area to be open no later than July 1st, 2022.
