Urton Clock House and Museum
The Urton Clock House and Museum is open May 1 through September 30. Volunteers are needed to host the museum and offer general park information. Hours: Saturdays from 1-5 p.m., and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Possibly open durning concerts and special events, depending on the ability of our volunteers to host.

If you would like to volunteer or have questions please contact Susan Kahrl at [email protected] or phone (740) 501-4892.

GROUPS!
We welcome groups to provide volunteers at the Clock House - including civic groups, card clubs, church groups, 4-H clubs, etc. If you have a group of people, we'd love to have you "Adopt the Park" for a weekend and help staff the Clock House for a weekend. If your club/organization donates 10 hours, your group will be listed for the week on our new elctronic sign on South Main Street! Check our calendar to see available dates. Contact 740-398-6603 to schedule your group.

CA&C Welcome Center
Plans are underway to have volunteers at the CA&C Welcome Center starting later this summer as bicycle traffic increases on the trail. Those who would like to volunteer at the CA&C Station Welcome Center, please contact Carrie Haver at  (740) 392-6102.

Concerts
If you are interested in volunteering for the Free Summer Concert Series, all held at the Schnormeier Events Center, please contact Susan Kahrl at [email protected] or 740-501-4892.

Adopt the Park for a WeekGroups - "Adopt the Park" for a Week
We encourage civic groups and other organizations to Adopt the Park for a week throughout our open season. Your organization could opt to do some weeding/landscaping, trash pickup, volunteer at the Clock House/Museum for a weekend, provide concert assistance, or develop your own special project to serve the park. Please contact Carrie Haver for additional details: (740) 501-9293.

Park Info

 

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 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

 
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