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Be Safe and Courteous on the Trails

Posted on April 17, 2018 within Parks, Safety, Trails

Warmer weather brings more people around the parks and enjoying hiking and biking trails across Stark County.    Stark Parks is the Place to Be this year and the Public Safety Department has compiled this list of etiquette and safety reminders: Be Courteous: Move to the right when stopping on a…

parkrun USA is Coming to Sippo Lake Park!

Posted on April 9, 2019 within Events, News, Parks

Friends of Stark Parks is proud to bring parkrun USA to Sippo Lake Park in 2019! parkrun is a completely free, weekly, timed 5k staged at parks around the world, led by volunteers. Stark Parks will host the first one in Stark County on Saturday, April 20 and each Saturday…

Walborn Reservoir Eagle Nest Report

Posted on May 15, 2017 within News, Parks, Volunteers

In 1979 there were only four eagle pairs in Ohio. The state is now home to over 200 nests and with around 300 known eaglets hatching each year. The eaglets at Walborn Reservoir have never been banded by ODNR for safety reasons: the nesting tree has been struck by lightning several…
Park Closed for Boat Ramp Construction
A project to construct a new boat launch at Deer Creek Reservoir will close the park until March 25, 2019.
Hi There! We hope you are looking to Opt Outside today or any day. Take a break from buying presents and be present. Your body and mind thank you!
Feedback Requested!
We are now accepting public comment on the Phase 4 Iron Horse Trail proposal through January 29, 2019.
E-bike Pilot Program
Class 1 e-bikes are permitted to ride on multi-purpose trails (crushed limestone or asphalt) as part of a pilot program in 2019. E-bikes are not permitted on natural surface, equestrian, or mountain bike trails. A class 1 e-bike is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.
Marinas Open for Season May 1