Ariel-foundation Park

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10 Pittsburgh Avenue, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-3941

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Family and kids events this July in Knox County
Jun 29, 2026
Don't miss out on these family and kids s happening in Knox County this month.
This July's entertainment events in Knox County
Jun 29, 2026
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Knox County this month.
Celebrate Independence Day with free concert and fireworks at Ariel‑Foundation Park
Jun 24, 2026
Ariel-Foundation Park is taking part in Ohio's America-250 celebration for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Family and kids events this June in Knox County
May 30, 2026
Don't miss out on these family and kids s happening in Knox County this month.
Mount Vernon Community Band to perform free summer concert at Ariel Park
May 21, 2026
The Mount Vernon Community Band will hold a free summer concert at Ariel Park on June 7.
Ariel‑Foundation Park to Host Kids to Parks Day, Jazz Concert, and Hellbender Discovery
May 5, 2026
Ariel‑Foundation Park in Mount Vernon will host another engaging community event this spring, adding to its lineup of family‑friendly activities.
New Year's Day Hike returns to Ariel-Foundation Park for 2026
Dec 16, 2025
Knox County residents will once again have the chance to welcome the new year outdoors with a relaxed community hike at Ariel-Foundation Park, continuing what has become a recurring New Year’s Day tradition...
Ariel-Foundation Park plans fall events celebrating local conservancies' milestones
Aug 30, 2025
Ariel-Foundation Park is preparing for a busy fall season with several events lined up until November.
Ricky Skaggs to perform at Ariel-Foundation Park for summer kickoff
Jun 17, 2025
Ricky Skaggs, a 15-time Grammy Award winner, is set to perform at Ariel-Foundation Park on June 21, 2025.
Ariel~Foundation Park hosts Kids to Parks Day on Saturday
May 13, 2025
The Lakes at Ariel-Foundation Park is set to host Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 17, featuring a full day of outdoor activities for families.
Knox County Head Start to celebrate 60 years of service
Apr 17, 2025
Knox County Head Start has announced a community celebration scheduled for May 17 at The Lakes at Ariel-Foundation Park.
Mount Vernon hires Zimmerman as city inspector
Apr 11, 2025
Scott Zimmerman has resumed his role as city inspector for the City of Mount Vernon, beginning his duties on April 7.
Praisestock returns with focus on local praise bands
Jun 25, 2024
Area residents are invited to join together as one community to praise God and share his message as Praisestock returns to Ariel-Foundation Park's Schnormeier Event Center on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Ariel-Foundation Park to host free July 4 celebration
May 6, 2024
Ariel-Foundation Park will host Mount Vernon's fireworks on Thursday, July 4. The fireworks, expected to start around 10 p.m., will be preceded by a concert at the Schnormeier Event Center, with opener McLennon at 5 p.m., Chaz and Nicki at 6 p.m., and headliners Tom the Torpedoes at 7 p.m.
This weekend's entertainment events in Mount Vernon: Friday Dec. 29 - Sunday Dec. 31
Dec 28, 2023
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Mount Vernon this weekend.
Entertainment events this week in Mount Vernon: Dec. 24 - 30
Dec 25, 2023
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Mount Vernon this week.
Ariel-Foundation Park pays tribute to Jimmy Buffet
Aug 17, 2022
Sail Away with Parrots of the Caribbean.
Praisestock returns with focus on local praise bands
Aug 10, 2022
Area residents are invited to join together as one community to praise God and share his message as Praisestock returns to Ariel-Foundation Park, Schnormeier Event Center on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
The Reagan Years
Jun 15, 2022
The Ariel-Foundation Park Summer Concert Series keeps truckin’ along in 2022 with a blast from the past, as 80s hits group The Reagan Years takes the stage this Friday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m., with the show opener kicking things off at 6 p.m.
Ohio DNR to stock rainbow trout at Ariel-Foundation Park on April 1
Mar 14, 2022
Mount Vernon anglers should mark April 1 on their calendar as that’s the date the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife plans to stock Ariel Foundation Park’s lakes with rainbow trout.