Numerous Park Improvements Completed During Summer
The Foundation Park Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Mount Vernon, has completed a variety of improvements since spring at Ariel-Foundation Park.
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FPC Receives Ohio Arts Council Grant
Foundation Park Conservancy is proud to announce that it has received a $4,800 grant from the Ohio Arts Council toward its free concert series. A portion of the funding will be used for this year’s events and a portion will be used for the 2017 series. The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally and economically.
Ariel Corporation 50th Anniversary
Ariel-Foundation Park is proud to be the home of Ariel Corporation's 50th anniversary celebrations! The events are private, corporate affairs and the extraordinary tent erected in The Ruins area of the park will be kept secure around its perimeter, including the Urton Clock House museum, for the month of June. Our apologies for any inconvenience during this hallmark event for our community. The Urton Clock House will be re-opened regularly for the July 4th festivities and throughout the season.
Rastin Challenge First Responder Information
The 2020 Rastin Challenge for First Responders has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
In light of the event be cancelled, we are offering COVID-19 thank you signs (seen on the right) as a small way to thank our first responders and essential front line workers. You can find more information about how to order them and/or a tower lighting in their honor here:
Please note: all the info below is for the 2019 event.
Descriptions | Registration | Sponsor Packet | Hotel Discounts | Schedule | Poster | Press Release
Challenges for first responders will begin immediately after the Opening Ceremony at 9 a.m. Funds raised will be used for cash awards for the competing departments and will go toward a scholarship fund for a current Knox County first responder pursuing higher education or additional training. The public is encouraged to show support for first responders by attending the event.
Medals and NEW INCREASED CASH PRIZE AMOUNTS prizes will be awarded for first ($750), second ($500) and third place ($250). Checks will be made to your department association. PLUS, over $3,000 worth of individual prizes!
- One-mile fun run led by Get Healthy Knox Coalition (8 a.m. registration; 8:30 race time)
- Various safety service-related displays will be available during the event.
- Youth challenges, led by the YMCA, will be held in between challenges and will include the terrace climb, firefighter relay, and obstacle course.
- FREE breakfast for first responders from Tim Horton's.
- Lunch will be available for purchase (first responders receive a $10 food voucher).
- SPECIAL GUESTS: 9/11 firefighter Joe Gavitt, 9/11 police officer John Lambkin, Jody Shelley from Columbus Blue Jackets
- SPECIAL EVENT: Tunnel to Towers Never Forget 9/11 Mobile Exhibit! Open hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Read more in the official press release...
Other things happening in Mount Vernon that weekend: Kokosing River BrewFest
For complete tourism info, visit: www.visitknoxohio.org
Additional Sponsors:
Whit's Frozen Custard of Mount Vernon
Matt and Joanne Starr
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.