Category: Blog

Free event – Celebrate the Take A Hike program at Nocterra Brewing Co. with the Ohio State Parks Foundation! Join former Ohio Governor Bob Taft, and other leaders of the Ohio State Parks Foundation (OSPF), a non-profit organization focused on enhancing, preserving, and protecting Ohio State Parks. Governor Taft will share the vision of the […]

This giving season (November 15-December 31), support the Ohio State Parks Foundation with a gift of $100 or more and be entered for a chance to win a 2-night stay at the lodge of your choice in 2023. The donation could be a one-time $100 gift or a $100 monthly recurring donation.  The Foundation works to […]

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, […]

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. […]

Pennies for Parks – a program for business sponsors to support Ohio State Parks 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 […]

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 […]

The Ohio State Parks Foundation is thrilled to welcome RV Wholesalers among the first corporate sponsors committed to supporting the mission of the Foundation as it works to care for and enrich Ohio’s state parks. Co-Owner Dave Durnell says, “this was a no-brainer for us.” He goes on, “This is a great aaay to support […]

The first official Ohio State Parks Week was a success! Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted issued a proclamation recognizing April 22-April 29, 2022 as Ohio State Parks Week. Throughout the week, we asked park goers to vote for their favorite parks, visit the parks, and consider donating to their favorite park via […]

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 […]