General Cycling Discussion - Ohio State Parks !Important!

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stumpjumper
06-17-02, 06:45 AM
I recently received this rather disturbing email from my contact in the Ohio State Parks system. If you live in, work in, or visit ohio and ride, or are simply interested in showing your support, please contact


Because of the state budget cuts, it is a VERY strong possibility that John Bryan State Park, as well as 28 other state parks, may be facing large staff cuts (including Law Enforcement) as well as closures. The parks may be closed seasonally or areas of the parks may be closed. If you all care about
the parks and want to continue riding at John Bryan, please contact your state representative and anyone else you can think of. Media, friends, family. This has been kept very quiet for the public, I think the state government is just hoping that they can close the parks and no one will notice.

Please do all that you can do.



Ohio Senate contacts: http://www.senate.state.oh.us/senators/
ohio house contacts: http://www.house.state.oh.us/jsps/Representatives.jsp
Ohio's governor: http://www.state.oh.us/gov/section7-0.htm


stumpjumper
06-18-02, 10:27 AM
Bump! Email or write someone today!

ridealot
06-19-02, 05:14 AM
Thanks Stumpjumper! I just saw this today.

As an avid camper and all around enjoyer of the state parks here I am a bit concerned. I will get some emails and letters together today to send out.

It is hard to beleive that a state park system that was #1 in the nation a few years ago is now facing this!

Thanks again.

P.S. Can I get a copy of the email that was sent to you?