News & Updates
2023 Fishing Derbies for Kids
2023 Jack Cullen Memorial Trout Derby Winners with Berkley Fishing Team Derby Circuit-Spring and Summer 2023 Kids (Ages 4-15) can join the 2023 derby circuit with a chance to fish for prizes at five derbies held through the spring and summer. Sponsored by Stark County Federation of Conservation Clubs, Berkley…
Certified Backyard Habitat Programs
Nothing says spring like learning how to make your space a welcoming environment for local wildlife! In this series, we will guide you to qualify your backyard as a Certified Wildlife Habitat. A certified backyard habitat contains the essential needs that wildlife need to thrive, including food, water, shelter, and…
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…
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…
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…
Feedback Requested for Quail Hollow Connector Trail Funding
Stark Parks will be applying for Clean Ohio Trail Funds through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in order to develop the Quail Hollow Connector Trail located in the Village of Hartville and Lake Township.The proposed trail would connect both Lake High School and Middle School properties with a Stark…
Hidden Gems of Stark Parks
The great outdoors continues to be one of the safest places to spend time, and Stark Parks has plenty of space to explore. If your usual route has increased in traffic, or you're simply ready to try out a new trail, switch up your route and discover new areas and…
New Stark Parks Leaders Bring Vast Experience and Knowledge of Stark County
The Stark County Board of Park Commissioners today named DAN MOEGLIN the new Executive Director of Stark Parks and named DEREK GORDON to the newly created position of Deputy Director of Stark Parks. “We are thrilled today to announce the leadership team that we believe will secure an incredible future…
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…
