Friends of Van Buren State Park

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The Friends of Van Buren State Park, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization that was formed in 2004 to promote and support Van Buren State Park, located in Van Buren, Ohio.


Our Purpose

The purpose of Friends of Van Buren State Park is:

  • To promote and enhance the Van Buren State Park facilities and trails and provide services to the communities of NW Ohio, offering opportunities for the public to discover the natural and cultural history of the area.

  • To act as a base of support for the Van Buren State park by assisting the park staff, raising funds, and accepting donations to aid park operations, and provide additional forums and communication channels within our NW region.

  • To supplement shortfalls from tax revenues and program fees.


 

Our Mission Statement

 

 We, the members of the FVBSP accept the challenge to maintain the highest standard of recreational opportunities for our park and ask that each of you join us for the benefit of our families, neighbors and our community, to make Van Buren State Park the best little park in Ohio. 

 

 

How we accomplish our mission statement:

  • Special fund raising events

  • Soliciting memberships

  • Soliciting other tax-deductible contributions from individuals, businesses, community organizations, grants and other foundations


 

Van Buren State Park is a wonderful park, with many activities to offer.  If you haven't visited lately, come explore what you've been missing!