Friends of Stark Parks

Friends of Stark Parks LogoFriends of Stark Parks (FSP) is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the development and use of Stark County Park District parks, trails, facilities, educational programs, and events in Stark County, Ohio.

FSP raises funds through memberships, donations, grants and several annual fundraisers. The FSP Board meets monthly to discuss responsible spending of the monies raised through these events.

Couple on Blanket looking over Reservoir

With Your Support

Money raised from FSP supports a variety of supplemental projects in Stark Parks including:

  • A new Celebration Garden in Molly Stark Park
  • A park-wide bench program
  • The planting of trees in various parks
  • The purchase of a new FeLeap the Frog costume
  • An established Endowment Fund to be used towards a new Wildlife Conservation Center at Sippo Lake Park

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Recent Posts

Aug 26
COVID-19 Updates

Stark Parks has updated the next phase of the COVID-19 plan and continues to make adjustments to current services based on the recommendations of the Governor’s office and available safety… More

Sep 22
Fall Fest Adventure: Trail Tale

While our traditional Fall Fest event looks different this year, we know it's important to come together and celebrate the season! This October, get outside with your family for a… More

Jul 20
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… More

Jun 16
Towpath Trail Closed Weekdays in Massillon

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is beginning an ongoing levee project near the Tuscarawas River in August 2020 that will cause intermittent closures along the Towpath Trail. Weekday closures… More

Mar 13
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… More

Feb 20
FeLeap Year Celebrates 53 Years of Stark Parks!

The year 2020 marks the 53rd year of Stark Parks serving the Stark County community. Over the last 53 years, we've offered parks and trails, wildlife education and rehabilitation, and the management… More

Feb 1
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… More

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