GOALS:

• Collaborate with partners to enhance visitors’ experiences
• Work with partners to develop new and expanded funding opportunities
• Reach out to the community to enhance the diversity of the visitor base

OBJECTIVES:

• Partner with user groups, businesses and organizations to develop and promote new recreational facilities, events and programs
• Expand year-round regional activities and create visitor experiences with tourism industry partners including convention & visitor bureaus, historical societies, concessionaires, friends groups, etc
• Reach out to youth to build a constituency for the future
• Develop collaborative working relationships at parks with adjacent public lands managed by others
• Develop partnerships with other entities, divisions and agencies to improve park infrastructure
• Grow relations with stakeholders and encourage our partners to serve as advocates for Ohio State Parks
• Expand corporate and organizational partnerships and sponsorships
• Raise awareness of our facilities, programs and services with minority and disadvantaged communities
• Implement new technologies and methods to attract, inform, educate and engage current and potential customers