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Pay Homage to Ohio State Parks Foundation

We are excited to share details about an affiliation between the Ohio State Parks Foundation and the Columbus-based vintage inspired clothing company, HOMAGE. Throughout the month of September, HOMAGE will share the mission of the Ohio State Parks Foundation with its customers, encouraging them to make a donation during the checkout process. Founded in 2007, HOMAGE turns back the…

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Giving Back Together

NEEF’s National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, this celebration brings out thousands of volunteers to help restore and improve public lands around the country. Learn more about Public Lands Day Ohio State Parks Foundation is launching a promotional…

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Marina Grand Opening

Last week, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources officially opened the new family-friendly boat owners haven, the Alum Creek State Park Marina. It was a weekend of events, complete with boat safety inspections and life jacket fittings, touch-a-truck, sailing demonstrations, creek tours, and a traditional ribbon cutting attended by LT Governor John Husted. The Sneak Peek event on Friday…

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Ohio State Parks Foundation Receives Grant from J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation

Grant will be used for construction of new ADA playground at Dillon State Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Lisa Daris, lisa.daris@ohiostateparksfoundation.org COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 14, 2022) – The Ohio State Parks Foundation (OSPF) has received a grant from the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation to create an ADA playground at Dillon State Park, a 2,285-acre park located in…

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Vote for your favorite Ohio State Park

It’s OFFICIAL! Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted have issued a proclamation recognizing April 22-April 29, 2022 as Ohio State Parks Week. Join the Ohio State Parks Foundation in celebrating Ohio State Parks Week by VOTING for your favorite park, and reflecting on what Ohio State Parks mean to YOU.  We invite you to think about your…

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Governor DeWine’s 2022 State of the State Address Highlights Support of Ohio State Parks

Investing in Our Ohio State Parks Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2022 State of the State Address to the Ohio General Assembly on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The speech highlighted mental health, Ohio’s Appalachian region, as well as our Ohio State Parks. Below are a few of the topics Governor DeWine addressed about our State Parks: We want…

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