Local communities selected for DCNR grants

The money will be used to provide more outdoor recreation opportunities for area residents.

Area parks will receive updates thanks to state grant funding aimed to enhance recreation, conserve natural spaces and revitalize communities.

Last week, grants totaling $79.4 million were announced for 307 projects across the state supporting a wide range of projects, including improving local parks, expanding trails and river access points and creating more green space in local communities.

The funding was...