We welcome your inquiries regarding Ariel-Foundation Park. Please use the following links to communicate to the appropriate staff member.
For general inquiries, bid requests, or items related to park operations, contact [email protected]
For inquiries regarding venue or pavilion reservations, weddings/receptions, or tours of the facilities, contact our Reservation Specialist using this form.
To reserve a venue, click here or call 740-501-9293.
To reserve a picnic pavilion click here,
or call 740-393-9501
or email [email protected]
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.
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.
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