Medina County Park District unveils Walk of Fame honoring inaugural class of contributors

In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the Medina County Park District has launched a new Walk of Fame to honor individuals, families, and organizations that have made significant contributions to the district’s growth and success.

“We wanted to establish a lasting way to recognize individuals, businesses, and community groups that have made significant contributions to the park district,” said MCPD Director Nathan Eppink. “Our 60th anniversary is an excellent time to do that.”

The names for the inaugural 2025 class were approved by the MCPD Board of Commissioners in August, with inductees notified last month. Honorees include Friends of Medina County Parks, Inc.; former commissioners Linda Berry, Kenneth Strauss, and Dr. S.R. Strimple; former directors Barry Muha and Thomas James; and former employees Joseph Hokes, Rick Perry, and Paul Saldutte. Also recognized are volunteers and contributors Don and Gail Butler, Norman and Phyllis Eustace, and John and Virginia Jeandrevin, along with donors Stanley and Esther Allard, George Ayres, Ted and Willette Chandler, Mary and Roy Geinke, George and Sue Klein, Richard and Beverly Mugrage, Ruth Oenslager, and Theda Schleman.

Inductees will be formally recognized during an event next spring, and a plaque with their names will be installed along the entry walk at MCPD headquarters, 6364 Deerview Lane, Medina, in 2026. The district plans to add a new Walk of Fame class every five years.

Medina County Park District manages more than 9,000 acres, including 24 parks and over 60 trails, and serves as a regional leader in conservation, education, and natural resource protection. For more information, visit medinacountyparks.com.