LAWRENCE COUNTY, Pa. - A Lawrence County park is about to receive multiple renovations thanks to a Pennsylvania grant.

PA State Representative Chris Sainato announced that the Mahoning Township Park has been given a state grant worth $70,000 in order to fund multiple improvements. The money was given by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program.

The bureau assists local governments plus recreation and conservation organizations with funding.

As for the face lift the park is getting, Sainato thinks it will be more attractive to residents.

"The new funding is going to help bring needed improvements to the park, including renovation of the pavilion, construction of a pedestrian walkway and parking area, and installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing," Sainato said. "Part of the work will include ensuring that the area is ADA accessible so everyone in our community can enjoy it."

In addition to those structural improvements, Sainato said the project will include landscaping, project signs and other site improvements.