Much of the city's success in attracting people to the downtown has been a conscious effort to beautify the Courthouse Square and surrounding areas.
Picnic tables are available for thos who want to eat outdoors or simply sit and visit.
In the summer, the Square is the site for numerous activities, including festivals, the Mayor's Concerts at the gazebo, and Hot Rod Cruise-Ins. A high volume of foot traffic on the Square at night led to the decision to illuminate the walkways and the stairs to the Courthouse. The bid for the project was issued in 1995, with the lighting contract awarded to Gutridge Electric, Inc., Newark. The historic-looking fixtures feature an advanced optical system for precise light control, meaning the fixtures provide illumination where it is needed. The borosilicate glass refractor will not discolor because of heat or exposure to the sun.