Irishtown Bend lands $11 million federal grant for park construction

Zoom in: The funding comes from the National Park Service.

• Per a press release, it will support construction of "an amphitheater, overlook plazas, picnic areas, open space, play areas and a boardwalk."

Also, the Metroparks secured an additional $3.3 million grant to build the final section of the Lake Link Trail through the park.

Yes, but: Before construction can begin, the Port of Cleveland must finish stabilizing the hillside to protect the shipping channel.

• That $60 million effort began last August and is on track for completion in 2025.

Flashback: The original Irishtown Bend neighborhood was a riverside enclave for Irish refugees in the 19th century.

• Current park plans include a five-acre section devoted to its history.

Go deeper: Take a video tour of the proposed Irishtown Bend Park