Pictured is an artist’s rendering of the Fairmont plaza in Youngsville. The project has received $100,000 in state funding announced recently by Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Two Warren County projects are among the 295 projects to receive a share of $82 million of state funding.

The funding was announced recently by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office.

The city of Warren will receive $500,000 for rehabilitation and further development of Mulberry Park. The grant will pay for work including construction of a comfort station, pedestrian walkways, a pavilion, parking area and stormwater management measures; installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing, lighting and utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements.

City Manager Mike Holtz said during December’s city Parks, Recreation and Landscape Commission that city officials were hoping to see grants for Mulberry Park in 2026. Mulberry is currently one of the few parks in Warren that has not received any renovations in the last 10 years. Holtz said a $1 million grant has been requested and, if received, $400,000 would need to be allocated to drainage in the park.

Youngsville received $100,000 for the development of Fairmont Park at the site of the former Fairmont Hotel. Work will include construction of a plaza, stage, pedestrian walkways and parking area; installation of lighting and utilities; ADA access, landscaping, a sign and other related site improvements.

“We are thrilled to share that we’ve been awarded a $100,000 grant to help bring our vision of a welcoming beautiful shared space in our town center to life,” Revitalization of Youngsville officials wrote in a Facebook post. “This will be a place for everyone to gather, relax, and enjoy our community together. Maybe have a nice cup of coffee from the Bean Bank or a delicious slice of pizza from the Galley.”

The $82 million in state funding, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, supports projects in 58 counties, helping communities improve parks and playgrounds, build and repair trails, conserve open space, restore rivers and watersheds, and grow local economies through outdoor recreation. The grants are administered by DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Community Conservation Partnerships Program.

“The outdoors are for everyone — whether you enjoy spending time at a local park, out on the water, or on a trail — every Pennsylvanian deserves access to safe, welcoming outdoor spaces close to home,” Shapiro said. “Because of our investments, communities across Pennsylvania will be able to improve parks, build new trails, and help more people enjoy the benefits of nature, in cities and rural towns alike. My administration, through the work of DCNR and Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, is working to protect and conserve the natural places that truly make Pennsylvania a world class destination and the ultimate Great American Getaway.”