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Canalway Classic: Spring Peeper Race
Posted on February 2, 2021 within News
The Canalway Classic 5k began in 1999 on the Towpath Trail and took place annually through 2014. Back by popular demand, Friends of Stark Parks is teaming up with Run to You Racing and relaunching the Canalway Classic event with a fun Spring Peeper Edition! On Saturday, March 27, 2021,…
Celebrating 50 Years
Posted on February 1, 2017 within News
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 EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and celebration of the first Earth Day in 1970. It would be another…
COVID-19 Updates
Stark Parks continues to make adjustments to current services based on the recommendations of the Governor’s office and safety measures communicated by the Stark County Health Dept. “We have kept the safety of our staff and patrons at the forefront of every decision we’ve made. We also understand our commitment…
Find Me FeLeap
Introducing Find Me FeLeap, another fun scavenger hunt opportunity for you to explore Stark Parks. Ben Weaver, a Jackson High School student and Life Scout with Troop 927-Lake Cable, has designed and placed 12 FeLeap signs hidden across Stark Parks. Along trails, near wildlife observation areas, and of course next to…
Mindfulness Walk Presented with NACPRO Award
Stark Parks is proud to announce that the Mindfulness Walk at Petros Lake Park has been selected as a recipient of a 2020 National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) award in the Park and Rec Facility – Class I category. The annual NACPRO awards honor excellence in…
On Your Own Adventures!
The safety of our park, trail, and program visitors has always been our top priority. While we have made the decision to suspend all public and volunteer programs as well as close public facilities until further notice for the well-being of all, our parks and trails remain open to enjoy! While…
Scout Project Proposals at Stark Parks
Posted on August 9, 2016 within News
Thank you for your interest in performing your Eagle Scout or Gold Award project with the Stark Parks. We encourage you to visit our parks to generate a project idea to propose. Successful proposals identify an area of need to enhance our mission to acquire, preserve, and develop natural areas…
Sippo Valley Trail Feedback
The Sippo Valley Trail spans more than 10 miles between the city of Massillon and the village of Dalton. Running parallel to the Sippo Valley Creek, the trail is a mixture of asphalt and limestone surfaces with a total of 12 bridges. Stark Parks has a goal of repairing or…
Tam O’Shanter Adventure Area Survey
In October of 2019, Stark Parks completed a Master Plan for the Tam O’Shanter Park in its efforts to convert the former golf course to a public recreation amenity. During that process public information sessions were held, via survey and in person, to determine what the public’s priorities were for…
Towpath Trail Construction Work in Massillon
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began an ongoing levee project near the Tuscarawas River in August 2020. Please obey all construction and safety signs, and be cautious of unpredictable trail conditions. This is a long term project that will affect this section of the towpath through year 2022. As…