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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PBS Western Reserve Documentary Tells the Inspiring Story of a Cleveland Heights Park
“Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park: A New Beginning” premieres exclusively on PBS Western Reserve on Friday, Dec. 12, at 8:30 PM.
Kent, OH — Dec. 8, 2025 — In the early ‘90s, a Cleveland Heights community brought over 400 volunteers together to build Coventry PEACE Park, conquering bad weather and construction surprises for an enduring public space. Today, the playground stands newly revitalized with help from the Cleveland Heights Library. “Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park: A New Beginning” tells the journey of the beloved community park through archival footage and interviews with volunteers.
“The story of the people who built the PEACE park is incredible,” says Hemlock Films’ Kara White, the co-producer and director of the film. “The amount of work and dedication that went into providing a fun, safe space for their community is just inspiring.”
“Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park: A New Beginning” will premiere exclusively on PBS Western Reserve on Friday, Dec. 12, at 8:30 PM. Following its broadcast premiere, the documentary will be available on demand through the PBS Western Reserve website, PBS App, and YouTube.
See a preview for the film and read a Q&A with Kara White at PBSWesternReserve.org.
About PBS Western Reserve
PBS Western Reserve is a community organization that empowers Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania through the impact of accessible public media and educational services to foster connection and lifelong learning. We present to our region cultural, scientific and artistic programming for awareness and enjoyment; local storytelling and access to trusted regional, state and national public affairs; experiential opportunities and community outreach for people of all ages; and educational initiatives that support the healthy development of our youth.
PBS Western Reserve operates two separately licensed public television stations (WNEO and WEAO) and an Educational Services division operating under one 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, Northeastern Educational Television of Ohio Inc. (NETO). WNEO was established in 1971, is licensed to the city of Alliance and serves the Youngstown designated television market. WEAO went on the air in 1975, is licensed to the city of Akron and serves the Cleveland-Akron-Canton designated television market. All programming is simulcast on the two stations.
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