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Ohio State Parks receive award for excellence; Best in the nation

The award, announced Friday by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz, ...

Ohio’s state parks named the best in the U.S. by national groups

Ohio’s 76 state parks won the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management on Wednesday.
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Ohio’s State Parks Earn National Gold Medal Award For Excellence

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced that Ohio State Parks has been named the best park system in the nation for providing excellent ...
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5 inspiring community service lessons from 'Parks and Recreation'

Parks and Recreation is a beloved TV series that delves into the nitty-gritty of community service and local government ...

Orange Community Education and Recreation earns prestigious accreditation

Orange Community Education and Recreation has been granted accreditation by the Commission for the Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies.