2021 Annual Report
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We love to hear personal stories about people's interactions with and experiences at Ariel-Foundation Park. Thousands of people visit the park annually, whether traveling through on the bike trails, enjoying a stroll with the family dog, challenging themselves to climb Rastin Tower, or taking in one of our many concert events. It's an exciting place to be and we love sharing it with Ohio and beyond.
But don't take our word for it...
Park seeks July 4 volunteers
Would your group or organization be interested in volunteering at Ariel-Foundation Park on July 4? Individuals are welcome to volunteer as well.
Summer Update from Park Director
Dear Ariel-Foundation Park visitors,
I am so happy to be writing this after our shared experience over the past 12 months. No doubt you share the same sense of excitement and anticipation that I personally feel as the moment draws closer for the kind of Ariel-Foundation Park summer that we all know and love to begin.
Park Triathlon/Duathlon Cancelled
Ariel-Foundation Park leadership is disappointed to announce that the triathlon/duathlon scheduled for Aug. 29 has been cancelled. HFP Racing, the organization planning and executing the event, has been purchased by another company and the date conflicts with an existing event for the new company.
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To reserve a venue or picnic pavilion, click here or call 740-501-9293.
Vision Statement
• Ariel-Foundation Park will be a world class example of adaptive reuse that honors its industrial heritage and is the focal point for recreation, entertainment, and social interaction in Knox County.
Mission Statement
• The mission of Foundation Park Conservancy is to lead and support the economic stability, preservation, development, programming, and promotion of Ariel-Foundation Park in collaboration with the City of Mount Vernon.
Park Info
Ariel-Foundation Park, located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, is a 250-acre civic park that offers a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors of all ages.
Visiting Hours
Ariel-Foundation Park is officially open April 1 through November 15. Some areas of the park are accessible to pedestrians year-round. Daily hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. There are no admissions or parking fees. The Rastin Observation Tower, park museum, picnic pavillions, trails and other park features are free and open to the public. The Rastin Observation Tower is open during winter months, as long as weather allows.
Contact Us
Foundation Park Conservancy
P.O. Box 644, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
[email protected]
740-501-9293
Mount Vernon City Parks Department
1700 Old Delaware Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
[email protected]
740-393-9501