Thank you to our 2026 Friends of Ariel-Foundation Park Conservancy donors, sponsors, and supporters who have collectively contributed more than $147,000 for the benefit of this 250-acre community jewel!  Donations and sponsorships provide for events, key projects, various programs, and further development of Ariel-Foundation Park.

If you would like to become a Friend of Ariel-Foundation Park Conservancy, please donate online or mail a check to Ariel-Foundation Park Conservancy, PO Box 644, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Ariel-Foundation Park Conservancy is a nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible.

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Ariel Corporation
Ariel Foundation
Sam and Paula Barone
Barbara Barry
Allan Bazzoli
Barry Bowden and Jackie Johnson
Brenneman Lumber Co.
Paul and Janet Brown
Keith and Kate Burley
Todd and Christy Burson
Jim and Kim Giles
James and Diane Goodrich
Lois and Burt Hanson
Phil and Dina Herald
Chris and Amy Hiner
Brian and Amanda Huprich
Knox County Foundation
Doug and Julie Leonard
Bill Levering
Gerald and Barbara Lindstrom
Dick and Peggy Mavis
Mike Miller and Family
Joe and Krys Mortellaro
Jeanne Mullendore
Josh and Meredith Mullet
Gift in memory of Douglas Myron
Carol Navin
Marc and Jen Odenweller
Stanley Osborn
Steve Oster
Park National Bank
Noel and Suzanne Parrish
Parrish-O'Neil and Associates, Inc.
Michael Percy and Nicole Pagano-Percy
RCI Mechanical/Stafford Family
Mark and Denise Ramser
Roger and Chrystal Rardin
Larry Reed and Sarah Goslee Reed
Jim and Ana Ronk
Kim and Pam Rose
Shrock Premier Custom Construction
Jeff and Stephanie Scott
Carol Shurlow
Matt and Joanne Starr
Dennis and Patricia Tuttle
Mary Whitacre
Bruce and Kathy White
Alex and Libby Wright
Gordy and Fran Yance

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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