Kokosing Park recently received the 2023 Heart Award from the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. This award was accepted by Mayor Jerry Day on behalf of Village Council, the Knox County Foundation, and all the generous contributors that made the construction of this park possible.
Over the past two years, the Knox County Foundation has led an effort to create a public plaza in the heart of downtown Fredericktown. This project was initiated and overseen from start to finish by Marsha Rinehart, who lives in the Fredericktown Community, and the park opened Memorial Day Weekend in 2022. The Fredericktown Community Recreation District assists with the daily cleaning and maintenance of this facility, which has been formally named Kokosing Park upon its completion. This project required a total investment of more than $1 million and roughly half of those funds were made available by funds raised throughout the community years ago. The remaining funding has been developed through additional fundraising, in-kind donations, and through other Knox County Foundation resources. Upon completion, Kokosing Park was gifted to the Village of Fredericktown for the entire community to enjoy. The park features seating, public restrooms, public parking, and a 1200-square-foot splash pad where families can enjoy a safe environment to splash, play and cool off on hot summer days.
Mayor and Council wish to share this award with each person and organization that contributed to this endeavor.
