Karl Oprisch
Friends of Stark Parks Past-President and Trustee
Karl Oprisch is a 30+ year resident of Stark County and employed at Hammontree & Associates, a civil engineering and surveying firm. His three children were raised here and they enjoyed growing up with Stark Parks. Karl has been involved with Friends of Stark Parks for over 12 years and served as President for the organization.
Having quality park facilities and activities are important to Karl and motivates him to continue to serve on the board. He attributes volunteering and giving back to an organization with having a great impact both on the individual volunteer and those benefiting from the efforts.
Karl loves to hike at Sippo Lake Park and Petros Lake Park and bike on the Sippo Valley Trail and Towpath Trails.
Recent Posts
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. … More
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… More
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… More
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… More
Stark Parks is applying for the Recreational Trail Program through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in order to replace the Minerva Bridge located in the Village of Minerva on… More
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… More
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… 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
