To date the Akron Civic Commons 2.0 Donor Committee has raised more than $17.5 million for the Lock 3 Park project, which calls for transforming the downtown area into an accessible and welcoming ...

A KRON, Ohio (WJW) — A late November date has been set for the grand reopening of Lock 3 Park in Akron, ushering in what the mayor calls “a new era” for the city’s downtown area.

AKRON, Ohio – The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, the city of Akron and residents on Thursday broke ground on the Lock 3 Park redevelopment project in downtown Akron.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said that Lock 3, under construction since June of 2023, will officially reopen on Nov. 29 as a "365-day-a-year park where anyone can come and enjoy the space anytime of ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — A late November date has been set for the grand reopening of Lock 3 Park in Akron, ushering in what the mayor calls “a new era” for the city’s downtown area.

Akron Service Director Chris Ludle looks on as Mayor Shammas Malik talks about the completion of Lock 3 Park on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Akron, Ohio. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal] PHIL ...

AKRON, Ohio — There is a lot of anticipation to enjoy the $10 million makeover of downtown Akron's Lock 3 Park. "We probably get about 20 inquiries a day. When's it going to be open? When can I ...

AKRON, Ohio — Officials in Akron gathered for an official groundbreaking celebration at Lock 3 Park that marked the beginning of the Lock 3 Vision Plan. The Lock 3 Vision Plan is part of the ...

Springtime is in full swing, but it's not too early to start planning for some of the events headed to Lock 3 and other parks around Akron. Akron announced the upcoming season of downtown concerts ...

Neighborhood fireworks shows will be shot off from Patterson Park Sports Complex, Akron Fulton Airport and Downtown Lock 3 Area beginning at 9:45 p.m. The Italian-American Festival : July 11–13 ...

Springtime is in full swing, but it's not too early to start planning for some of the events headed to Lock 3 and other parks around Akron. Akron announced the upcoming season of downtown concerts ...

The renovation of Akron's Lock 3 is nearly complete and the park will soon open, just in time for the holiday season. Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said that Lock 3, under construction since June of ...