Category: News
300 Hours Outside Challenge
Tired of sitting behind a computer screen or listening to the kids yell at Fortnite? Take it outside! Stark Parks is challenging you to a 300 Hours Outside Challenge. It can be on-your-own, with some friends, or along with the kids. How it Works? Take the 300 hour challenge from…
Be a Stark Parks Ranger for a Day!
Stark Parks is calling on you to be a Ranger-in-training! We want you to join us for our annual Ranger for a Day event! Geared toward elementary aged detectives. On Saturday, September 25, 2021, join Stark Parks Rangers at Tam O’Shanter Park for activities from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.…
Celebrating 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…
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 hidden FeLeap signs across Stark Parks. These signs are tucked away along trails, near wildlife observation areas,…
Gnomevember Events
Gnomevember is back this year and we have some great activities and events to celebrate! Who doesn't like a gnome? They spread cheer from a door step, brighten our gardens, and bring a smile to your face. We invite you to spread some joy and celebrate Gnomevember with Stark Parks!…
Hidden Gems of Stark Parks
The great outdoors continues to be one of the safest places to spend time, and Stark Parks has plenty of space to explore. If your usual route has increased in traffic, or you're simply ready to try out a new trail, switch up your route and discover new areas and…
How to Enjoy a Day at Sippo Lake Park
1. The interactive OhioBio exhibit at the Exploration Gateway (Sippo Lake North) -This choose-your-own-adventure style educational exhibit tells the story of local natural history and the effects of our decisions and actions on local wildlife populations over time. Before entering the exhibit hall, pick up a Species Card from our…
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…
Ohio Bio Exhibit Now Open
A new natural history timeline exhibit called Ohio Bio is now open to visitors. Located inside the Canalway Center at the Exploration Gateway, the exhibit shows some of the significant events that impacted the state’s native animal populations. The free exhibit is currently open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to…
Park of the Living Dead Movie and Hike
Join Stark Parks on Friday, October 8 for Park of the Living Dead. This free event is for ages 21+ only and will begin with a haunted hike through the trails at Tam O’Shanter Park. Costumes are encouraged, as are blankets and popcorn, because following the hike will be a…
