West Park Neighborhood

08/21/2026

Hi Neighbors!

West Park Neighborhood Association will have a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at American Legion Post 44, 1633 Cleveland Ave. NW.

Save the dates:

Our annual block party will be 4-7 p.m. Sept. 12 at 15th St. and Perkins Ave. More details in a flyer in the mail.

Our dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 27. The guest speaker will be Mary Ellen Icaza, executive director of the Stark County District Library.

07/27/2026

Hi neighbors,

West Park Neighborhood Association will not meet Tuesday. Our tradition is to skip a July meeting because of vacations and HOF activities.

Please add to your calendars our regular meeting in August 25th! Our annual block party will be Sept. 12. Watch for an upcoming flier for details on the picnic.

07/16/2026

The Ohio EPA has issued an Air Quality Alert for the State of Ohio due to elevated concentrations of fine particulate matter from Canadian wildfire smoke. Air quality in Canton has now reached the "Hazardous" category (AQI 390), the highest level of the Air Quality Index, meaning everyone may experience serious health effects.

Please take the following precautions:
- Avoid all outdoor activities whenever possible.
- Stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed.
-Use an air purifier if one is available.
-Stay well hydrated.
-Bring pets indoors and keep them safe whenever possible.
-Monitor yourself and others for symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, dizziness, or worsening of existing heart or lung conditions.

If your job requires outdoor work, supervisors should evaluate whether activities can be postponed, modified, or moved indoors until air quality improves.

We encourage everyone to monitor the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) at www.AirNow.gov.

07/15/2026

The City of Canton will begin repaving 12th St this week from Monument Rd NW to Piedmont Ave. Please expect delays and plan your travel accordingly. We appreciate your patience as we make roadway improvements.

07/02/2026

06/29/2026

Our Monumental Fireworks celebration returns this Thursday, July 2, continuing one of Stark County's most cherished Independence Day traditions.

Gates open at 4 p.m., with food trucks and family-friendly activities available throughout the evening. Live entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m., leading up to a spectacular fireworks show at 9:40 p.m.

As part of this year's America 250 celebration, the Canton Symphony Orchestra will take the event stage for the first time in 20 years, performing a special patriotic and cinematic movie soundtrack that will make this year's event one you won't want to miss.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an unforgettable evening. Admission is free.

06/20/2026

Hi neighbors,

West Park Neighborhood Association will meet at 6 p.m. June 23 at American Legion Post 44, 1633 Cleveland Ave. NW.

As is our custom, there will not be a meeting in July - enjoy your HOF activities.

Save the date: our annual block party will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the intersection of Perkins and Ridge avenues.

06/17/2026

Canton City Public Health will begin its mosquito control program June 15-25. Environmental Health staff will be spraying as well as removing standing water sources where mosquito larvae can grow.

Residents can do their part by emptying containers around their homes that can collect standing water. When spending time outdoors, especially during the evening hours, wear protective clothing and use an EPA-approved insect repellent.

Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe from mosquito-borne illnesses.

06/14/2026

06/10/2026