Membership Information
Interested in Joining?
All new members receive a hickory hiking stick or hat for their first year of support.
New and renewing members receive a fob and membership card entitling them to 10% off purchases in the Lily Pad Gift Shop and Sippo and Walborn marinas.
There are two ways to become a member...
Join 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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