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Our funding focuses on educating park visitors about the great outdoors and Ohio's natural resources.
Ohio State Parks are free and open to everyone. We are one of seven states with no park entry fees.
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Dr. Theresa Popp Braun is the National Director, Center for Education and Financial Capability…
David Henthorne is an award-winning creative director, marketing executive, and Certified Tourism Ambassador. As…
Lisa Daris is an outdoor enthusiast who previously coordinated the efforts of the Ohio…
H.C. Buck Niehoff is a retired attorney (after 40 years with the law firm…
David Pepper is a lawyer, writer, former elected official, and adjunct professor, and served…
Brian Blair holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State University School of…
Former Ohio Governor Bob Taft teaches Legislative Politics and Education Policy at the University…
Mary Mertz serves as Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Governor Mike…
Keith Shumate is a partner at the Columbus law firm of Squire Patton Boggs…
Clyde Gosnell is a veteran (serving the U.S. Army from 1951-1958), a retired architect,…
Fran Buchholzer is a conservation activist, a former director of the Ohio Department of…
“We always notice how extensive the park systems are because parks are a determining factor in where we will retire someday. But based on what we’ve seen so far, the parks in Ohio have…
Sadie Tumbleson was recently asked by her sister what she wanted most for a gift. Sadie replied that she wanted a donation made to Ohio State Parks Foundation in her name.
“Besides the motorcycle riding, the high point was definitely going to Ohio State Parks,” – David Hale, of Virginia, and rider of the Windy 9 motorcycle route in Athens, Ohio
“Our amazing granddaughter, Annabelle, is always appreciative when she visits a park that has paved trails where she can enjoy “hiking” in her wheelchair. Many thanks to you and your foundation for all you…
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