How We Started

Friends of Stonelick State Park formed to help preserve and protect the parks educational and recreational offerings beyond what can be supported by tax dollars alone. We held our charter meeting in September 2001 and incorporated shortly thereafter.

Friends of Stonelick State Park is a group of volunteers working hand in hand with park staff to benefit Stonelick State Park by enhancing its beauty and preserving its natural resources while offering activities and projects that improve park guests' visits.

Many individuals have generously donated precious time to preserve and enhance this unique park. Their contribution of time, energy and commitment is greatly valued and much appreciated.


Accomplishments

• Constructed a picnic pavilion with storage facilities in the campground
• Enhanced the amphitheatre adding 100 seats purchased from Riverfront Stadium
• Replaced the movie screen at the amphitheatre and constructed a stage
• With the help of friends and volunteers, completed the paved walkway to the amphitheatre
• Added adequate lighting at the amphitheatre
• Completed a walkway from the Gary Bloom Picnic Pavilion to the Shower House
• Organize fundraisers with all proceeds benefiting the park
• Seek funding assistance through grants and generous donors
• Assist park staff and management
• Maintain membership to The Friends for the Preservation of Ohio State Parks
• Maintain the Friends of Stonelick website
• Coordinate a park calendar of seasonal events
• Enhance the stay for park visitors
• Preserve and protect the parks natural habitat

Visions

• Continue park events and funding
• Increase public awareness
• Increase our volunteer program
• Continue efforts to enhance quality service
• Continue educational programs for park guests
• Continue efforts to preserve and protect the parks natural habitat

Membership

The potential of Stonelick State Park is limited only by the time and energy commitments of our volunteers, and by funding obtained from various sources. Friends of Stonelick State Park existence is dependent upon the participation and teamwork of many dedicated members.

Our Friends contribute unique talents and skills in achieving its objectives through various activities and events. Contribution of members’ time, energy and commitment is greatly valued and much appreciated. We are grateful for Friends whose generosity and assistance in strength and in spirit support our organization.

Friends of Stonelick State Park organized to promote the restoration, maintenance, and improvement of the park's facilities. Friends of Stonelick State Park is a 501(c)(3) organization. The membership year begins each January 1.

Membership Benefits

• Semi-annual Newsletter
• Voting Privileges
• Privilege to hold any officer position
• Contribute your unique talents by helping to restore, maintain and improve the parks natural resources

For more information about the park or becoming a member email or contact us at the address below.

Friends of Stonelick State Park, Inc.
6799 St. Rt. 727
Goshen, Ohio 45122

Click here for a printable membership application

Date, Time and Location of the next meeting to be announced.

• Meetings are held each calendar quarter. 
• New faces are always welcomed.
• Meetings are open to the public.
• Membership is inexpensive and contributions are tax-deductible following the proper tax rules. 
  

Officers Elect - 2009

        President                Dennis Wiesenhahn       
        Vice President       Mary Ann Faulkner                
        Treasurer               Joyce Conley
        Secretary                Vikki Crosley
     
                   
           

Stonelick State Park Management

        
         Chris Dauner, Park Manager          John Gillespie, Law Enforcement Manager

Friends of Stonelick State Park endeavors would not be possible without the assistance of the entire park staff.

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