News & Updates
Earth Day Every Day Series
Happy Earth Day 2023! Officially recognized on April 22, Stark Parks will be hosting Earth Day events in April and throughout 2023. There are not too many things that every person in this world has in common, but it starts with sharing this planet together. On Earth Day, we look…
Exceptional Volunteers Honored
Front Row (L to R): Deb Belden, Lindy Anastis, Denise FreelandBack Row (L to R): Wayne Wellbaum, Executive Director Dan Moeglin, Patrick Cooper, Howard Montgomery from NE Ohio Orienteering Club. Not Pictured: Patricia Quick Stark Parks celebrated volunteer accomplishments in 2022 at the annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Exploration Gateway at Sippo…
New Stark Parks Logo and Updated FeLeap the Frog Mascot Unveiled
A new Stark Parks logo is being debuted to better reflect the park mission and create more consistency throughout the organization. The last true redesign occurred over 25 years ago when “FeLeap” was introduced as part of the logo. FeLeap the Frog will still very much a part of Stark Parks…
Public Comment Period: Proposed Revisions to Park District Rules and Regulations
The Stark County Park District Board of Park Commissioners is considering revisions to the Park District's Rules and Regulations. The Board is seeking public comments on the proposed revisions. Provided below are a summary of the proposed revisions, a complete draft of the revised Rules and Regulations, and a link…
Stark Exploring Trail Challenge
Hike your way through the changing colors of Stark Parks as you check off your 2023 Stark Exploring passport. The annual Stark Exploring challenge runs from September 1st to December 31st, hike 10 of the select trails and celebrate your accomplishment with a Stark Exploring hiking stick and shield! All…
Tam O’Shanter Park Construction and Updates
Beginning in March 2023, Stark Parks crews will begin preparing areas at Tam O'Shanter Park for parking lot and driveway updates including removing and relocating trees and vegetation. Construction will be in several phases as funding is secured. Parking Lots and Driveways Parking lots are aging and the layout doesn't…
Tree Identification Series: Identitree
Think there's not much to see on the trail? Think again and look around! Enhance your park experience by learning how to identify trees no matter the season. The IdentiTree series will teach you how to identify common trees of Stark County by their bark, leaves, seeds, and more. We'll…
Be a Stark Parks Ranger for a Day!
Calling all Junior Rangers! Come see what it is like to be a Ranger for a Day on Sept.30, 2023 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park. This free event is a great way for kids and families to meet our Park Rangers and…
Cache a Glimpse Geocache Challenge
Geocaching is a great way to explore Stark Parks year-round! Find the hidden caches at different park locations and collect 12 out of 15 code words to win a unique tOAKen as a part of the Cache a Glimpse of Stark Parks Geocache Challenge! The challenge is set to continue…
Celebrating Over 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 of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and celebration of the first Earth Day in 1970. It would be another…
Scout Project Proposals at Stark Parks
Thank you for your interest in performing your Eagle Scout or Gold Award project with the Stark Parks. We encourage you to visit our parks to generate a project idea to propose. Successful proposals identify an area of need to enhance our mission to acquire, preserve, and develop natural areas…
