Lake Metroparks is 50 Years Young!
The Lake County Metropolitan Park District was established under Chapter 1545, Ohio Revised Code in December 1958. Richard C. Lux, F. Carlisle Foster and Elmer M. Stark were appointed to the first Board of Park Commissioners by Probate Judge J. Frank Pollack in March 1959.
Lake Metroparks First Naturalist Don Strock
A modest, unassuming, mild-tempered man, Don Strock tried to instill his love of nature in everyone, especially children. As Lake Metroparks’ first Chief Naturalist, Don shared his endless knowledge and enthusiasm for the outdoors with the Lake County community for more than 20 years.
