(November 30, 2023) Stark Parks is excited to announce the start of their annual winter photo contest, which begins on December 1st and runs through March 15th, 2024. The contest is open to amateur photographers in three age categories: 9-13, 14-17, and 18 and up. To enter the contest, participants must submit photos taken within Stark Parks, with drone photography being ineligible for submission. Additionally, each participant can only submit one photo per category or a total of three photos.
The three categories for the contest are Wildlife, Landscape/Scenery, and People Enjoying Nature. The Wildlife category includes any living wild organism spotted at the parks, excluding pets, domestic animals, farm animals, or captive/non-releasable wildlife. The Landscape/Scenery category can include any sights or views around the parks, including park structures, plants, and trees. Lastly, the People Enjoying Nature category consists of patrons enjoying park activities such as cross-country skiing, running, hiking, sledding, etc. Participants must obtain permission from the photo subjects, and a signature must be included in the photo release waiver.
To learn more about the contest rules and submit your winning photos, visit starkparks.com/winterphotos/.
**About Stark Parks
Stark Parks manages 15 parks, 4 lakes, and over 120 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, totaling over 6,800 acres of land. For more information on Stark Parks, visit StarkParks.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Angela Palomba, Community Engagement Manager
apalomba@starkparks.com, 330-477-3552