Downtown Tiffin will mark a new addition to the East Green at National Corner with a public ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The event celebrates the installation of a new Love Lock structure adjacent to the Splash Pad, the latest project from the Downtown Tiffin Design Committee.
The structure was donated by Brandon Price of Price Manufacturing, a Tiffin-area custom metal fabrication company. Inspired by the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris and similar installations in Main Street communities across the country, the structure invites couples to attach a lock as a symbol of their relationship and place the key in an attached key box.
“We wanted to create something that people could connect with and enjoy for years to come,” said Donna Gross, Downtown Tiffin Main Street Manager. “The East Green has become such a special gathering place in our community, and this Love Lock structure gives couples, families, and visitors a fun and meaningful way to make memories together in Downtown Tiffin.”
The East Green, located near the downtown amphitheater with the East Tower as a backdrop, has served as the venue for concerts, community events, and celebrations. The site gained particular significance in 2024, when nearly 150 couples were married there during the Total Eclipse celebration.
The Love Lock structure is part of the Downtown Tiffin Design Committee’s ongoing beautification work, which also includes Downtown Clean Ups, design assistance for projects such as the Court Street Arch and streetscaping efforts, and oversight of the Best Foot Forward Program and Golden Broom Award.
Downtown Tiffin has participated in Heritage Ohio’s Main Street Program since 2015 and holds national accreditation through the Main Street America Program. It operates under the Seneca County Collaborative as the Downtown Development Board. More information is available at DowntownTiffin.org.
The June 18 ribbon cutting is open to the public.
