Friends of Stark Parks
Friends 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.
With Your Support
Money raised from FSP supports a variety of supplemental projects in Stark Parks including:
- Water Trail on the Tuscarawas River
- A park-wide bench program
- The planting of trees in various parks
- Support of the Stark Exploring program
- Support of the Dark Sky Initiative
- An established Endowment Fund for the Joseph J. and Helen M. Sommer Wildlife Conservation Center at Sippo Lake Park
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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… More
Happy Fall Y'all! Stark Parks’ Annual Fall Fest will take place Saturday, October 23, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Petros Lake Park's Woodland Shelter. This free, family-friendly event… More
This Veteran's Day, Stark Parks is honoring those who have served our country by inviting you and your family to take a patriotic hike or run at Quail Hollow Park.… More
Bummer Alert! Due to inclement weather, the Oct. 15th event is cancelled. We'll try again in 2022! Join Stark Parks on Friday, October 15 for Park of the Living Dead.… More
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,… More
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… More
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… More
Soon enough, the leaves will be turning, the air will be brisk, and fall will be popping up all around. Take the Stark Exploring Challenge and experience autumn with Stark… More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began an ongoing levee project near the Tuscarawas River in August 2020. This is a long term project that will affect this section of… More
We hope you enjoy the observations of eagle watching volunteers and invite you to stop by the nest site located on the west side of Walborn Reservoir. Laws protecting eagles… More
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
