Category: News
Cache a Glimpse Geocache Challenge
Geocaching is a great way to explore Stark Parks year-round! Find the hidden caches at different park locations and collect 12 out of 15 code words to win a unique tOAKen as a part of the Cache a Glimpse of Stark Parks Geocache Challenge! The challenge is set to continue…
Celebrating Over 50 Years
Humble Beginnings (1960s and 1970s) The year was 1967. Although Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources had been established 18 years before in 1949, it was three years before the establishment of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and celebration of the first Earth Day in 1970. It would be another…
Comments Requested for Minerva Park Bridge Replacement and Trail Improvements
STA-Stark Parks Minerva Bridge (PID 114032) June 18, 2024--Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Stark County Park District are proposing a project to replace the existing Minerva Municipal Park pedestrian bridge over Sandy Creek in the Village of Minerva, Stark County, Ohio. The purpose of this project is to…
Deck the Hollow at Quail Hollow Park
Celebrate the festive season with Stark Parks and the Quail Hollow Volunteer Association at the annual Deck the Hollow event. This self-guided walk takes visitors around the lighted grounds and through the decorated Stewart Manor House, featuring this year's theme "Lights, Camera, Christmas". Be sure to visit Santa's workshop to…
Earth Day Every Day Series
Happy Earth Day 2024! Officially recognized on April 22, Stark Parks will be hosting Earth Day events in April and throughout the year. There are not too many things that every person in this world has in common, but it starts with sharing this planet together. On Earth Day, we…
Exceptional Volunteers Honored
Stark Parks celebrated volunteer accomplishments in 2023 at the annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park earlier this month. Through September, over 14,000 volunteer hours have been logged so far this year. These difference makers were celebrated at the annual Volunteer Recognition dinner. Kari and…
Family Fall Fest, Oct. 19 at Sippo Lake Park
Happy Fall Y'all! Stark Parks' annual Fall Fest will take place Saturday, October 19, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sippo Lake Park West and North. Celebrate the fall season at this free, non-scary family event at Sippo Lake Park. Enjoy crafts, games, pumpkin party with live animal ambassadors, FeLeap the…
New Stark Parks Logo and Updated FeLeap the Frog Mascot Unveiled
A new Stark Parks logo is being debuted to better reflect the park mission and create more consistency throughout the organization. The last true redesign occurred over 25 years ago when “FeLeap” was introduced as part of the logo. FeLeap the Frog will still very much a part of Stark Parks…
Stark Exploring Trail Challenge
Hike your way through the changing colors of Stark Parks as you check off your 2024 Stark Exploring passport. The annual Stark Exploring challenge runs from September 1st to December 31st, hike 10 of the select trails and celebrate your accomplishment with a Stark Exploring hiking stick for purchase and…
Summer Hike-a-Thon!
IMPORTANT: Please note Hikes #3 to #7 have been cancelled due to the Heat Advisory currently in effect. Ring in summer by hiking on June 20, 2024 (the longest day of the year) at several Stark Parks locations! You may choose to hike all day long on each guided hike…
