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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…
Celebrate National Pet Month in May
The month of May offers a chance to celebrate the joys of pet ownership and benefits of pets for people and people for pets! Pet Costume Contest Enter your pet in the costume contest by sending a silly, weird, or cute family-friendly photo of it at Stark Parks to information…
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 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…
Hidden Gems of Stark Parks
Being outside has been and continues to be one of the safest places to enjoy and Stark Parks is full of hidden gems. Switch up your route or discover new areas and experiences with lesser-known locations, we call hidden gems. These locations are typically less crowded and tucked away in…
Meet Live Wildlife at Woodland Wildlife Encounters
On June 19, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you and your family are invited to celebrate the work of the Wildlife Conservation Center at the Woodland Wildlife Encounters event at Sippo Lake Park. Meet live ambassador animals and hear their stories. Afterwards, take a stroll down the trail…
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…
NatureWorks Grant Application to Improve Restrooms at Petros Lake Park
Stark Parks is hoping to improve restroom facilities at Petros Lake Park through an ODNR NatureWorks grant. Two ADA accessible family restroom stalls with flush toilets, a changing station, and running water would be added to the park at 3519 Perry Dr. SW in Perry Twp. The grant request amount…
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…
