The current General James Taylor Park has few trees, a mix of asphalt and grass and a small playground. It sits alongside the Licking River — with a view of both the Cincinnati and Covington skylines.
Newport officials and residents have long imagined what the park could be. Kentucky lawmakers approved $7.5 million for the park in 2024. Since then, officials have hired developers and met with residents to come up with a newly renovated park. The city broke ground on the construction Monday.
“It’s really going to be a peaceful place for families and folks to just come and hang out and enjoy the view and enjoy the park system,” said Andrew Vecellio, vice President of development at Corporex, which is overseeing the project. The new General James Taylor Park will be part of Ovation — an urban resort that will also feature luxury apartments, restaurants and workspaces…