2012 SCHEDULE of EVENTS

Findley State Park offers informative and fun summer naturalist programs for the entire family, plus special events for added family fun!

(all dates, times & locations of meetings are subject to change)

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - January 10th

7:00 pm at the LCCC Wellington Center - 151 Commerce Drive.

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - February 7th

7:00 pm at the LCCC Wellington Center - 151 Commerce Drive.

32nd Annual Winter Hike - February 4th, 10:00 am

Enjoy the best hiking day and the best bean soup, with the hardiest hikers in Ohio.  This event is sponsored by the park and the BTA.  Hikes includes a 10k, 5k and interpretive lead hikes. Meet at the nature center in the campground. Bean soup is provided by the non-profit Friends of Findley State Park and donations are appreciation. Call 440-647-5749 for more information.

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - March 6th

7:00 pm at the LCCC Wellington Center - 151 Commerce Drive.

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - April 3rd

7:00 pm at the LCCC Wellington Center - 151 Commerce Drive.

Easter Egg Hunt - April 7th, 11:00 am

Children 10 and under are invited to hunt for fun filled eggs. Location will be in the campground area for 2012. A special section will be provided for children under 3 years old. There may even be a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Free to the public.

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - May 1st

7:00 pm in the Park at the Nature Center.

Memorial Day Root Beer Float Social - May 26th, 1:00-3:00 pm

Enjoy summertime with a delicious old fashion root beer float.  The Friends of Findley State Park sponsor this event at every summer holiday as a fund raising means.  All proceeds benefit the park directly.  The most recent donation to the park from the group is a pavilion that was built in 2010.

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - June 5th

7:00 pm in the Park at the Nature Center.

Trash to Treasure Weekend - June 15th - 17th

Campers are permitted to hold a yard sale at their registered campsite. Sale starts at 3 p.m. Friday until 1 p.m. on Sunday. There is a $10.00 fee to participate, which can be paid at the time of arrival. Contact park for complete rules. (440)647-5749.

Youth Anglers Fishing Derby - June 16th, 10 am – 12:00 pm

The lake will be stocked with hundreds of catfish for youngsters to catch for fun and prizes, and sharpen fishing skills. Old pros will be on hand for tips on bait, tackle and identification. Meet at the Picnic Point Shelter. Free to the public. Regular camping fees apply.

Cruise-In to Summer - June 24th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join the Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. for their 7th Annual Car Show and Cruise-In.  Registration is from 9:00 am - Noon. Music, Food, Dash Plaques, Prizes, and much more.  Registration Forms are available in Cruisin' Times Magazine, and at the Park Office.  For a printable form CLICK HERE.  Regular Camping fees apply.

Fourth of July Root Beer Float Social - June 30th - 1:00-3:00 pm

Enjoy summertime with a delicious old fashion root beer float.  The Friends of Findley State Park sponsor this event at every summer holiday as a fund raising means.  All proceeds benefit the park directly.  The most recent donation to the park from the group is a pavilion that was built in 2010.

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting July 3rd

7:00 pm in the Park at the Nature Center.

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting August 7th

7:00 pm in the Park at the Nature Center.

Labor Day Root Beer Float Social - September 1st, 1:00-3:00 pm

Enjoy summertime with a delicious old fashion root beer float.  The Friends of Findley State Park sponsor this event at every summer holiday as a fund raising means.  All proceeds benefit the park directly.  The most recent donation to the park from the group is a pavilion that was built in 2010.

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting September 4th

7:00 pm in the Park at the Nature Center.

Fall Campout - October 5th & 6th

Celebrate the wonderful season of fall and create some great family memories.  The park will have a craft show, games, trick or treating, hayrides and haunted trail.  Regular camping fees apply. Call 440-647-5749 for more information.

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting October 2nd

7:00 pm in the Park at the Nature Center.

Halloween Campout - October 12th & 13th

Campsite decorating, trick or treating, evening hayrides, potluck soup and much more fun for the whole family.  Regular camping fees apply.  Call 440-647-5749 for more information. Regular camping fees apply.

Venison Chili Cook Off - October 27th, 1:00 pm

Calling all cooks! Participants must pre-register at the park for this event by October 15th. Findley provides the venison to contestants on Friday before the event. Contestants must return their entries for judging by 1:00 pm on Saturday at the nature center.  Regular camping fees apply. Call either 440-647-4490 or 440-647-5749 to register.

Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting November 6th

7:00 pm in the Park at the Nature Center.