Columbiana Project Playground

09/10/2026

💚 Firestone Park Has a Story — and You’re Part of It! 🌳

Think back on all the memories made at Firestone Park over the years. Maybe yours includes summer days at the pool, family reunions, sporting events, birthday celebrations, major milestones, or simply spending time with family and friends.

We want to hear YOUR Firestone Park memories!

We’re collecting stories from throughout the community to share with the Firestone Legacy Center, where they can be preserved and displayed in their new facility.

📖 Share your memory here:
👉 https://playatfirestone.com/write-your-memory/

While you’re reminiscing, be sure to visit the Firestone Legacy Center, located right at the main entrance to Firestone Park on East Park Avenue. Inside, you’ll find a museum filled with photographs, history, and pieces of Firestone Park’s past.

Hours and days vary, so please reach out to the Legacy Center directly or check their electronic sign out front for the latest updates.

Every memory helps tell the story of Firestone Park. What’s yours? 💚

09/08/2026

📍 Thank You, Quetot Land Surveying, LLC

Another important step toward bringing our new playground to life is happening at Firestone Park!

A huge THANK YOU to Bobby at Quetot Land Surveying for spending time at the park laying out the curbing, playground equipment, sidewalks, and walking path for our new playground today.

You may be wondering — what exactly does surveying have to do with building a playground?

Surveying is an essential part of the construction process. Using precise measurements and specialized equipment, surveyors determine exactly where each element of a project needs to be placed based on the approved construction plans. Those measurements help ensure that equipment, sidewalks, curbing, pathways, drainage, and other features are installed in the correct locations and at the proper elevations.

For a project like ours, accuracy matters! Proper surveying helps make sure everything fits together as designed, maintains appropriate spacing and accessibility, and gives the contractors who follow a precise roadmap to work from.

There are so many steps — and so many talented people — involved in building a playground long before you ever see the equipment go up. We are incredibly thankful to Bobby for donating his expertise to help us get another step closer!

👋 If you see Bobby Quetot working in the park today, give him a wave and tell him THANK YOU!

Every stake, measurement, truckload of stone and hour of work means we're getting closer. ❤️🛝

09/06/2026

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing the historic 1890 Stick Chapel back to the Columbiana Cemetery. We love seeing our community continue to grow while also preserving such a special piece of its history.

Congratulations, Fix the Sticks! 🤍

A ceremony was held Saturday to mark the return and rededication of a historic chapel in the City of Columbiana.

09/03/2026

Our amazing friends over at Fix the Sticks recently finished up the restoration of the The Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park and Columbiana Cemetery Stick Chapel. Not only is it absolutely beautiful it's also ADA compliant! 😍😍

We are so proud of their committee on a job well done and for also keeping those with mobility challenges in mind. Thank you to everyone who made this project happen. 👏👏

Santini's team finishing the concrete ADA compliant area

09/03/2026

💚 Firestone Park Has a Story — and You’re Part of It! 🌳

Think back on all the memories made at Firestone Park over the years. Maybe yours includes summer days at the pool, family reunions, sporting events, birthday celebrations, major milestones, or simply spending time with family and friends.

We want to hear YOUR Firestone Park memories!

We’re collecting stories from throughout the community to share with the Firestone Legacy Center, where they can be preserved and displayed in their new facility.

📖 Share your memory here: 👉 https://playatfirestone.com/write-your-memory/

While you’re reminiscing, be sure to visit the Firestone Legacy Center, located right at the main entrance to Firestone Park on East Park Avenue. Inside, you’ll find a museum filled with photographs, history, and pieces of Firestone Park’s past.

Hours and days vary, so please reach out to the Legacy Center directly or check their electronic sign out front for the latest updates.

Every memory helps tell the story of Firestone Park. What’s yours? 💚

09/03/2026

🌳 What’s Your Favorite Firestone Park Memory? 💚

For generations, Firestone Park has been the backdrop for some pretty amazing memories — and we want to hear yours!

Maybe it was a family reunion under the trees, a championship game, a major milestone, a summer afternoon at the pool, a first date, a community event, or simply a day at the park you’ll never forget.

📖 Share your Firestone Park story with us!

Your memories will be shared with the Firestone Legacy Center and may be put on display in their new facility, helping preserve the stories that make Firestone Park so special for generations to come.

Submit your memory here:
👉 https://playatfirestone.com/write-your-memory/

Have old photos to go along with your story? We’d love those too!

09/02/2026

Apparently “President” was just a fancy way of saying whatever needs done. 😂🔨

Michaela got her hands dirty this morning and jumped right in! A huge thank you to our fearless leader for always being willing to do whatever it takes to keep this project moving forward.

We also want to sincerely thank John Gross, Bob Garwood, Kendall Rhodes, Neuenschwander Excavating and Richards Excavating & Trucking for generously giving their time and helping us get the job done. We are so grateful for the incredible people behind this project!

08/28/2026

Not too long ago, a few community members sat in Firestone Park and dreamed of an inclusive playground. 💙

Thanks to everyone who has donated, volunteered, attended events, shared our mission, or cheered us on-that dream is becoming a reality.

We are not done yet but we’re getting so close! 🛝✨

08/26/2026

Friendly reminder! 🚧

The playground area is currently an active construction site, and orange signs are posted asking anyone who is not authorized to please stay out of the construction zone.

We know it’s tempting to check out all the dirt, rocks and equipment—especially with everyone as excited as we are to see this project coming together! However, as crews continue preparing the foundation, it is extremely important that machinery has plenty of room to safely work, maneuver, and enter and exit the site.

Snow fencing will be installed as soon as we are able. Until then, we are asking for everyone’s cooperation in simply reading and following the posted signs. It’s a small ask that helps keep everyone safe and helps us avoid unnecessary delays.

Please also be aware that the construction area is under video surveillance and activity on the site is recorded. If unauthorized entry continues, footage may be provided to the appropriate authorities.

Thank you for helping us keep the site safe, keep construction moving, and get us one step closer to opening this incredible playground! 💛

08/25/2026

A huge THANK YOU to John and Denise Hirschbeck of The Magic of Michael Foundation for sponsoring our sign for Funland!

The Magic of Michael Foundation is a non-profit organization located in North Lima, Ohio that provides support and basic needs to families facing disabilities and rare diseases.

John and Denise established the foundation in 2015 in memory of their son, Michael, who passed away from Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare neurological condition.

The charity aims to bring hope and practical help to families dealing with life's unexpected hardships, medical challenges, and severe disabilities. Including holiday outreach programs for hospitals like Akron Children's.

We greatly appreciate your support, generosity and sense of community!