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Sustainable Parks – ConServe Ohio
We support Conserve Ohio, a call to action for park staff and visitors to practice sustainability across ODNR properties. Learn
Education
Our funding focuses on educating park visitors about the great outdoors and Ohio's natural resources.
Accessible to All
Ohio State Parks are free and open to everyone. We are one of seven states with no park entry fees.
Our Projects
Thank you for making the beach and kayaking more accessible at Strouds Run!
This project is fully funded! Strouds Run State Park will have an accessible beach pathway and a new accessible kayak launch in 2025!
Thank you for believing that every child should have access to a playground!
Our campaign for the Delaware State accessible playground is complete. We raised over $350,000 and the playground will be complete by the end of 2024. We still have many more parks that need accessible playgrounds!
Become a Sustainability Supporter
Help us support ConServe, the Ohio State Parks plan to make our parks more sustainable.
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Our Leaders
Dr. Marcia Sloan Latta, Ed.D.
Marcia Sloan Latta, Ed.D., has an extensive background in higher education and philanthropic leadership….
Steve Swift
Board Trustee
Steve enjoys spending as much time with his family as possible while watching his…
Eric Friedman
Eric Friedman is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Edward Holdings LLC, an early…
Theresa Popp Braun
Board Trustee
Dr. Theresa Popp Braun is the National Director, Center for Education and Financial Capability…
David Henthorne
Board Trustee
David Henthorne is an award-winning creative director, marketing executive, and Certified Tourism Ambassador. As…
Lisa Daris
Executive Director
Lisa Daris is an outdoor enthusiast who previously coordinated the efforts of the Ohio…
H.C. Buck Niehoff
Founding Member
H.C. Buck Niehoff is a retired attorney (after 40 years with the law firm…
David Pepper
Board Trustee
David Pepper is a lawyer, writer, former elected official, and adjunct professor, and served…
Brian Blair
Board Trustee
Brian Blair holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State University School of…
Governor Bob Taft (1999 – 2007), Immediate Past Chair
Chair and Founding Member
Former Ohio Governor Bob Taft teaches Legislative Politics and Education Policy at the University…
Mary Mertz, ODNR Director, Ex Officio
Founding Member
Mary Mertz serves as Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Governor Mike…
Keith Shumate, Treasurer
Treasurer and Founding Board Member
Keith Shumate is a partner at the Columbus law firm of Squire Patton Boggs…
Clyde Gosnell
Founding Member
Clyde Gosnell is a veteran (serving the U.S. Army from 1951-1958), a retired architect,…
Fran Buchholzer, Emeritus
Former Chair (2021-2022), Founding Member
Fran Buchholzer is a conservation activist, a former director of the Ohio Department of…
Featured Donors
“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…
Liz W.
DonorSadie 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.
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Donor“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
David H of Virginia
Donor“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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14 Apr
The Ohio State Parks Foundation names Dr. Marcia Latta as New Chair
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025 Contact: Lisa Daris, lisa.daris@ohiostateparksfoundation.org Ohio State Parks Foundation NamesDr. Marcia Sloan Latta as New…
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31 Mar
OSPF Monthly – March Newsletter
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Check out the March edition of Ohio State Parks Foundation Monthly for information on the Grandma Gatewood Virtual Challenge,…
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28 Feb
Introducing the Grandma Gatewood (Virtual) Challenge
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5 Miles x 5 Hikes x 5 Parks x 5 Weeks Be sure to register by Sunday, April 27…
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