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
Stark Parks is excited to announce that it has been awarded $473,000 in Clean Ohio Trail grant funds to support the development of the Quail Hollow Connector Trail. This project… 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
We hope you enjoy the observations of eagle watching volunteers and invite you to stop by the nest site located on the west side of Walborn Reservoir at 13600 Marlboro… 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
2024 Volunteer Recognition Award Recipients holding awards. (Left to Right) Barbra Lewis, Pam Severa, Shandy Myers, Stark Parks Volunteer Coordinator Parker Spencer, Stark County Beekeeper's Association-Carol Kralik and Bob Mann,… More