A local park is celebrating a big milestone -- it's 75th Anniversary.

Boardman Township Park kicked off the celebration Thursday morning. State and local leaders joined park board members at Boardman's "Green Oasis."

That oasis of 72-acres was donated by Willam F. Maag Junior. His initial also happen to spell out WFMJ.

"When they just want to enjoy something and that's what we are creating. Whether it would be recreation or through our natural environment," said Recreation Director Karen McCallum.

On August 27th  Birthday Bash is planned as a community celebration of the park and everyone who has enjoyed using its amenities and attending its events over the years.