Schedule Of Events for 2024
All Event Dates, Times, And Locations Subject To Change
Please Contact The Park For The Most Up To Date Information
Annual Buckeye Trail Winter Hike - February 3rd - 10 a.m.
Meet at the Campground Pavilion
Join the Buckeye Trail Association and Findley State Park staff to experience the beauty of winter through Findley’s woodlands and around the lake. Hikes includes a 5k, 10k and interpretive lead hikes. Donations accepted for cornbread and bean soup after hikes. Meet at the Nature Center in the Campground and dress for the weather. Call 440-647-5749
Ext. 100 or 102 for more information.
Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - February 6th
6:30 pm in the Park at the Nature Center.
Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - March 5th
6:30 pm in the Park at the Nature Center.
Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - April 2nd
6:30 pm in the Park at the Nature Center.
Solar Eclipse Activities - April 6th - 8th
Events to be announced
Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - May 7th
6:30 pm in the Park at the Campground Pavilion.
Memorial Day Root Beer Floats - May 25th
Time TBA
Naturalist Programs - May thru September, Tuesday through Saturday, Varied Times
Meet at the Pavilion, Nature Center or Amphitheater
Enjoy Programs with park Naturalist on fishing, archery, crafts, reptiles, trees , movies etc. Call (440) 647-5749
Ext. 100, 102 or Camp Office (440) 647-4490
for more information.
Black River Game Club Youth Fishing Derby - June 1st
Meet at the Picnic Point Shelter House
The lake will be stocked with hundreds of catfish for children ages 3 - 15 to catch for fun and prizes, and sharpen fishing skills. Meet at the Picnic Point Shelter, lunch will be served at noon. Contact park for complete rules, (440) 647-5749
Ext. 100 or 102 for more information. Regular camping fees apply. Reservations for camping may be made six months prior to the event. To make reservations, please call 1-866-644-6727
or visit www.ohiostateparks.org.
Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting - June 4th
6:30 pm in the Park at the Campground Pavilion.
Youth Anglers Fishing Derby - June 15th
Meet at the Picnic Point Shelter House
The lake will be stocked with hundreds of catfish for children thru age 15 to catch for fun and prizes, and sharpen their fishing skills. Old pros will be on hand for tips on bait, tackle and identification. Meet at the Picnic Point Shelter, lunch will be served at noon. Free to the public. Contact park for complete rules, (440) 647-5749
Ext. 100 or 102 for more information. Regular camping fees apply. Reservations for camping may be made six months prior to the event. To make reservations, please call 1-866-644-6727
or visit www.ohiostateparks.org.
Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting July 2nd
6:30 pm in the Park at the Campground Pavilion.
Fourth of July Root Beer Float Social - July 6th
Time TBA
Enjoy summertime with a delicious old fashion root beer float. The Friends of Findley State Park sponsor this event annually as a fund raiser.
All proceeds benefit the park directly. The Friends Group is collecting donations for a playground remodel.
Forest Frolic Trail Race & Hike July 13th
Enjoy the fantastic beauty of Findley State Park on this trail race/hike! Experience our forests' glory in July on this curvy course around Findley Lake, including streams (bridge crossing), scenic views, and some short steep inclines and declines. The race will begin and end near our beach area parking lot. This trail race and hike is a fundraiser that will help The Friends of Findley State Park promote and make improvements, educate children and the general public on the importance of the preservation and conservation of our natural resources, and enhance the park facilities, natural habitat, and educational program.
For more information and to register:
Labor Day Root Beer Floats - August 31st
1 pm - 3 pm
Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting August 6th
6:30 pm in the Park at the Campground Pavilion.
Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting September 4th
6:30 pm in the Park at the Campground Pavilion.
9th Annual - Tastings In The Woods - September 14th, 2:00-7:00 pm
Meet at the Campground Pavilion
The Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. will be hosting their 8th annual "Tastings in the Woods". A wine tasting fund raiser event featuring local Ohio wineries at the campground pavilion from 2:00 to 7:00 pm. Admission fee of only $20 includes a souvenir wine glass, 5 tickets for a 2 oz. tasting, and a ticket for an entry into a chance to win a wine basket valued at over $100. There will also be additional raffle items. Additional tickets for tasting may be purchased and sealed bottles may be purchased to enjoy off premise.
Camping is available. Reservations for camping may be made ahead of time. Regular camping fees apply. To make reservations, please call
1-866-644-6727
or visit www.ohiostateparks.org. For more event information, please contact Tricia Andel, President@friendsoffindley.org.
ID's will be required. No outside food or pets, please.
Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting October 2nd
6:30 pm in the Park at the Campground Pavilion.
Fall Campout - October 4th - 5th
Meet at the Campground Pavilion
Celebrate the wonderful season of fall and create some great family memories. The park will have a children's activities, crafts, leaf hike, games, Trick or Treating and daytime hayrides. Contact park
(440) 647-5749
Ext. 100 or 102 for more information. Regular camping fees apply. Reservations for camping may be made six months prior to the event. To make reservations, please call
1-866-644-6727
or visit www.ohiostateparks.org.
Halloween Campout - October 11th - 12th
Meet at the Campground Pavilion
Family games, valley ball, campsite decorating contest, Trick or Treating, daytime hayrides, potluck soup and much more fun for the whole family. Contact park (440) 647-5749
Ext. 100 or 102 for more information. Regular camping fees apply. Reservations for camping may be made six months prior to the event. To make reservations, please call 1-866-644-6727
or visit www.ohiostateparks.org.
Venison Chili Cook Off - October 26th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Meet at the Campground Pavilion
Calling all cooks! Participants must pre-register at the park for this event between September 1st and October 21st. Findley provides the venison to contestants on the Friday before the event. Contestants must return their entries for judging by 1:00 pm on Saturday at the Campground Pavilion. Contact park (440) 647-5749
Ext. 100 or 102 for more information. Regular camping fees apply. Reservations for camping may be made six months prior to the event. To make reservations, please call 1-866-644-6727
or visit www.ohiostateparks.org.
Friends of Findley State Park, Inc. monthly meeting November 6th
6:30 pm in the Park at the Nature Center.