The following entities received a total of more than $1 million of the $70 million in grant funds released statewide by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources:

Butler is getting a $100,800 grant from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to make upgrades to Father Marinaro Park.

Adams Township received $250,000 for a spray park, pedestrian walkways and marking, plus a filtration and recirculation system, utilities, fencing, ADA access, landscaping, signage and other site improvements at Adams Township Community Park.

Allegheny Land Trust received $313,000 for the acquisition of 53 acres in Middlesex Township for open space and passive recreation, and the protection of about 119 acres in Middlesex and Clinton townships as a conservation easement.

Butler County received $190,000 for the construction of comfort stations, ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related improvements at Alameda Park.

Cranberry Township received $47,500 to update the comprehensive park plan.

Middlesex Township received $204,500 for a pedestrian walkway, play equipment, safety surfacing, ADA access, landscaping, signage and other improvements at Middlesex Township Community Park.

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