Membership Benefits
All new members receive one exclusive hickory hiking stick per membership with current year fob for their first year of support, two complimentary one-hour canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard rentals, and a $10 cross-country ski rental at Quail Hollow Park.
Renewing members receive a fob, membership card, and current year hiking stick fob.
5, 10, and 15 year members will be rewarded with special edition fob to add to their collection.
Additional hiking sticks can be purchased by existing members for $15.
Friends of Stark Parks provides friends, donors, and sponsors exclusive e-newsletters and opportunities for special events.
Students and Senior memberships are $20 annually, Individual level is $25, and a Family membership is $35.
Join or Renew Online:
Use the button below and choose Membership at the top of the form to begin and pay with a credit or debit card or bank account. Recurring donations can also be set up using this form.
Join or Renew by Mail:
You can download, print, and complete the Membership Form.
Mail the completed form with a check made payable to Friends of Stark Parks to:
Friends of Stark Parks
5300 Tyner Street NW
Canton, OH 44708
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