NewYearsDayHike25January 1, 9am

Start 2026 with fresh air, great views, and a relaxed community hike through one of Knox County’s most scenic spaces. Join us at 9:00 AM at the Clock House for a guided walk highlighting the park’s trails, lakes, historic ruins, and winter wildlife. This easy, family-friendly hike is a wonderful way to reset for the year ahead, enjoy time outdoors, and connect with neighbors and nature. Dress for the weather, bring water, and kick off the new year with a peaceful morning in the park.

 Rentable Venues

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 mtvparks@mountvernonohio.org

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 the Ariel-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.

Park Info

 

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 Ariel-Foundation Park, located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, is a 250-acre civic park that offers a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors of all ages.

Visiting Hours

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.

Contact Us

Foundation Park Conservancy
P.O. Box 644, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
info@afpark.us
740-501-9293

Mount Vernon City Parks Department
1700 Old Delaware Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
mtvparks@mountvernonohio.org
740-393-9501

 
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