Our Mission
Our Mission: Stark Parks mission is to preserve, manage, and connect natural areas to serve the community through recreation, conservation and education.
Our Vision: Stark Parks will be recognized as an essential community asset.
Our Values:
1. Integrity/Trust
2. Teamwork
3. Customer Service
4. Environmental Stewardship
5. Work Ethic
6. Respect for Each Other
7. Community Partnerships
8. We have fun!
Board of Commissioners
The Stark County Park District is an independent political subdivision created and governed by Section 1545 of the Ohio Revised Code. A volunteer five-member Park Commission is appointed by the Probate Court and governs the Park District.
Members of the Park Commission are very interested in your thoughts and comments, and invite members of the public to the monthly meetings.
Board Members
(left to right) Andrew Hayden, Chairperson
Denise Freeland, Vice-Chairperson
Bill Bryan
Patricia Quick
Ralph Dublikar
(far left) Park Director, Robert Fonte
2020 Meeting Schedule
- Jan. 8, 2020 at 2 PM at the Sippo Lake Clubhouse
Agenda Minutes - Feb. 12, 2020 at 2 PM at the Sippo Lake Clubhouse
Agenda Financial Report Budget Grant Status Payroll and Bills Minutes - March 5, 2020 at 6 PM at the Exploration Gateway (Sippo Lake Park-North)
Agenda Financial Report Budget Grant Status Payroll and Bills - April 1, 2020 at 2 PM, Watch Live Stream
Agenda Financial Report Budget Grant Status Payroll and Bills March 5 Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2020 at 2 PM at the Sippo Lake Clubhouse
- June 3, 2020 at 2 PM at the Sippo Lake Clubhouse
- July 1, 2020 at 2 PM at the Sippo Lake Clubhouse
- Aug. 5, 2020 at 2 PM at the Sippo Lake Clubhouse
- Sept. 2, 2020 at 2 PM at the Sippo Lake Clubhouse
- Oct. 7, 2020 at 2 PM at the Sippo Lake Clubhouse
- Nov. 4, 2020 at 2 PM at the Sippo Lake Clubhouse
- Dec. 2, 2020 at 2 PM at the Sippo Lake Clubhouse
- Jan. 6, 2021 at 2 PM at the Sippo Lake Clubhouse
