News & Updates
Exceptional Volunteers Honored
Stark Parks Volunteers and their accomplishments were celebrated at a red carpet-themed dinner on Thursday, November 21 at the Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park. The theme was a nod to the superstar individuals and groups who donate their time and energy in assisting Stark Parks. Volunteers totaled an estimated 19,372…
Holiday Happenings
There’s a chill in the air and the snow will be falling soon, but that doesn’t mean the outdoor fun has to stop. Winter is a beautiful time to get outside and explore our parks and trails in Stark County! Come see for yourself how a freshly-fallen coat of snow…
parkrun, Free 5k Held Saturdays at Sippo Lake Park!
Friends of Stark Parks is proud to bring parkrun USA to Sippo Lake Park in 2019! parkrun is a completely free, weekly (held every Saturday morning), timed 5k staged at parks around the world, led by volunteers. These 5k events are open to everyone – including walkers. Participants only need…
Stark Exploring Trail Challenge is Back!
Hike Your Way to a Free Hiking Stick and Shield The leaves are turning, the air is brisk, and fall is popping up all around. This season, Stark Exploring is back and better! Take the challenge and experience autumn with Stark Parks. From September 1 to November 30, hike at least…
Be Safe and Courteous on the Trails
Warmer weather brings more people around the parks and enjoying hiking and biking trails across Stark County. Stark Parks is the Place to Be this year and the Public Safety Department has compiled this list of etiquette and safety reminders: Be Courteous: Move to the right when stopping on a…
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 of the federal EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) 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…
Trash to Treasure Challenge
Finalists and Award Reception The winners have been chosen, the award reception is scheduled, and you are invited to attend. View Winners and Finalists When: Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to Noon Where: Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park, 5712 12th St. NW, Canton 44708 About the Event: Meet the…
Walborn Reservoir Eagle Nest Report
In 1979 there were only four eagle pairs in Ohio. The state is now home to over 200 nests and with around 300 known eaglets hatching each year. The eaglets at Walborn Reservoir have never been banded by ODNR for safety reasons: the nesting tree has been struck by lightning several…
