AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT OHIO STATE PARKS

As Governor Taft and Ohio legislators work to finalize the new state budget, alternative funding sources for Ohio State Parks have been proposed that eliminate the need to charge a parking fee (Parks Pride Pass) at our parks this summer.

ODNR welcomes this development, which ensures that Ohio State Parks will remain free for Ohioans to visit and enjoy throughout the year.

We thank everyone who has shared their thoughts on this important issue. Ohioans do indeed take pride in their state parks and are committed to seeing them remain as America's finest.

Visit the Ohio State Parks site