Rossford plans to build pocket park downtown [Video]

ROSSFORD, Ohio (WTVG) – A new small attraction is coming to Rossford. A tiny plot of land on Superior Street will be transformed into a “pocket park.” This project is part of the city’s “Downtown Rossford Renaissance” revitalization plan and its effort to bring more businesses and opportunities to those in and around Rossford.

“It’s right in our central business district just down from the casino. This is kind of the gateway into Rossford, coming from the casino or the expressway, and it’ll be a nice gathering spot for locals or people visiting,” said Rossford Mayor Neil A. MacKinnon III.

The pocket park will have outdoor furniture, a water feature, fire pits and room for food trucks. This project will cost around $400,000 and will be paid for by TARTA LITE funds, which the city receives annually to be used on infrastructure projects.

“It’s part of an entire experience where …