Help make our parks more welcoming to more people!
Thank you for considering a gift to the Ohio State Parks Foundation. You are helping make Ohio’s 76 state parks welcoming to all by supporting important education, inclusion, conservation and health and wellness projects.
Make an unrestricted gift
We work with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to identify and prioritize projects. Your unrestricted gift to the foundation will help us direct support to the projects that are top priority for park visitors.
Support a current project
We have several current projects that need your support. One of them may be in your own backyard or at your favorite park. You may direct your gift to the foundation and support one or more projects that interest you.
Purchase a membership
Become a member of the Ohio State Parks Foundation and receive a gift based on your membership level, VIP invitations to events, discounts on merchandise and more! Click here to purchase a membership as a gift for someone else.
Our mission
Our mission is to enhance visitors’ experiences at Ohio’s state parks by partnering with individuals, corporations and other entities to support innovative projects that educate park visitors, increase inclusivity, support sustainability and promote health and wellness.
Recently funded projects
- Pollinator sensory path at Indian Lake State Park
- Accessible playgrounds at Delaware and Strouds Run State Parks
- Accessible play features added at Lake Loramie State Park
- Accessible kayak launch at Alum Creek State Park
- Haiku Trail at Van Buren State Park
- Water bottle filling stations at John Bryan State Park
Education
The projects we support are designed to educate park visitors about the great outdoors and Ohio’s natural resources.
Accessibility
We support projects that make Ohio’s state parks accessible to everyone including beach access and inclusive playgrounds and kayak launches.
Conservation
We encourage sustainability across ODNR properties and support projects including pollinator habitats, refillable water stations and more.
Health and wellness
We support projects that promote healthy activity in our parks and encourage people to use our parks to improve their overall wellness.
