ROSSFORD, Ohio — The City of Rossford is adding more public parking options for downtown visitors.
The city posted an announcement to their Facebook page on Wednesday saying they were working together with Maumee Bay Turf, who are donating their time and talents, to help create more accessable public parking in the downtown area.
'City Lot 2' will be located north of the former Fifth Third Bank parking lot behind 440 Dixie Highway. The lot will be accessible to the public through the alley that is located immediately to the right behind Huntington Bank off Bergin Street, according to the city's statement.
Entry into the designated space and traffic through the new parking lot will be one-way traffic only. Signs are expected to be put up in reference to the new space in the coming week.
This parking lot project will create over 40 additional public parking spots in the heart of downtown Rossford, according to the city.
This downtown expansion further highlights the reality of the growth The city has been working hard to achieve.
Several small businesses opened their doors in downtown Rossford within the last two years including Kim's Kakes, Lotus Beauty Loft, The Honeypot Salon and Dogg's Ice Cream (new owners) just to name a few.
In May 2023, after three years of trying, the Rossford City Council approved an ordinance for a new DORA district.
Following the ordinance approval, Rossford held it's first ever Rossford Music Festival in June 2023 to celebrate the city's 125th anniversary.
On Sept. 11, Rossford Mayor Neil MacKinnon posted to Facebook a potentional sketch design for the expansion of Danny's Cafe on the corner of Superior and Bergin Street.
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