About Friends of Hudson Parks
Friends of Hudson Parks is a 501(c)(3) organization which actively supports the mission of the City of Hudson Parks (Hudson, Ohio) through volunteerism, advocacy, promotion and fund raising.
We are guided by our shared values: conservation, environmental sustainability, education, community engagement, recreation, health and wellness — to serve, preserve and enhance the Hudson community through a vibrant park system.
2025 Officers and Board Members
- President: Phil Mikita
- Vice-President: Melissa Strayer
- Treasurer: Rick Beam
- Secretary: Sara Briechle
- Marcia Carsten
- Ed Dell
- Karen Heater
- John McCabe
- Becky Mooney
- Sue Ramlo
- Jonathan “Jono” Shaw
- Shannon Speaks
- Parks Liaison: John Spivak
- Park Board Liaison: Jacob Graessle & Frank Griffiths
Special welcome to our newest Board Member, Jonathan Shaw, a kindergarten teacher at McDowell Elementary School in Hudson. Jonathan is co-leading a five session summer program for kids called Wild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature. DETAILS HERE
2025 Meeting Schedule
The Friends of Hudson Parks board meets the second Wednesday of every month from 7 until 9 pm in the Barlow Community Center Assembly Room. Please join us! We discuss program feedback, future ideas, park initiatives and other related topics. For more information, contact: beckymooney@friendsofhudsonparks.org
The Barlow Community Center is located at 41 S. Oviatt St in Hudson, OH. Click here for its location in Google Maps
Remaining FOHP Board Meetings for 2025 are:
- May 14
- June 11
- July 9
- August 13
- September 10
- October 8
- November 12
- December 10
7-9 pm, Barlow Community Center – Asssembly Room
The Friends of Hudson Parks is an independent non-profit organization. We partner with the City of Hudson Parks Department and the Hudson Park Board to conduct our activities.The Parks Department maintains Hudson’s 20 parks and provides venues for FOHP programs. The Park Board advises City Council on matters regarding Hudson Parks. For detailed information about park facilities and amenities visit www.hudson.oh.us/Parks.
Help us help Hudson Parks!
We can’t do it without you! We invite you to become a member, become a sponsor, volunteer or donate. Thank you!