Medina Photographers of the Parks

06/15/2026

Medina Photographers of the Parks welcomed visitors to Medina's newest park, Shotwell Gardens on Saturday. What a beautiful new park. Go check it out for yourself! Open now. We followed up our Shotwell Gardens visit with a Medina Square visit and lunch. Another fun club outing. Join us for our next meeting at Oenslager Nature Center on June 28 at 3:00.
Medina County Park District

06/15/2026

Come to Oenslager Nature Center now through June 27 and vote for your favorite photo! Details below!

The talented members of the Photographers of the Parks invite you to visit the nature center to see their photography exhibit and help vote for the grand prize winners. With dozens of beautiful photos to choose from, your job won’t be easy! All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.

Now through Saturday, June 27
Photographers of the Parks Photo Exhibit & Contest
Oenslager Nature Center
Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m.

Medina Photographers of the Parks

05/30/2026

Thank you to Astrophotographer Kathy Neugebauer, who gave a great talk on Astrophotography, our Medina Photographers of the Parks 2026 year long photo challenge. She gave us a great overview of equipment, methods, and tips for capturing night sky photography. We enjoyed her talk and seeing her outstanding photos of the night sky!

05/20/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Register to get your family photographed at a beautiful Medina Co Park this summer! Info below!

05/17/2026

May Challenge Winners - "Framing"

1st - Jennie Levy
2nd - Rob Sweet
3rd - Donna Cole

05/07/2026

Congratulations to our April "Best Shot" winners for their awesome "Tree Knots in Medina County Parks (digital manipulation allowed)" photos. Great job, photographers! Fun and creative pictures!
1st Place: Jackie Otte
2nd Place: Donna Cole
3rd Place: Lance Colegrove

Our next meeting is Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 at Oenslager Nature Center. Public welcome to attend and consider joining!

05/04/2026

Thank you to photographer Michael Murray for his outstanding talk on "Framing Images", our May Medina Photographers of the Parks photo challenge topic. It was a very informative and insightful presentation full of good advice. Thank you Mr. Murray!

03/04/2026

Since the yearlong theme for the year is astrophotography here is an event that may be useful!

🔭Join The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club to learn about planets, practice using telescopes, and discover how to navigate the stars! Feel free to bring your own equipment (telescopes, binoculars, cameras, etc.). We'll begin with a sunset hike, followed by stargazing.

📅Friday, May 15th, 8:30 PM
📍Quail Hollow Park: Pond Parking Lot
❗If the sky is cloudy, the Astronomy Club will not be onsite, but the hike will occur rain or shine.

🔗Visit StarkParks.com/Programs for more information and to register.

01/22/2026

Unfortunately due to weather the meeting for Sunday January 25th has been canceled

12/02/2025

November Challenge - Letter "J"

1st Donna Cole
2nd Lance Colegrove
3rd Amy O'Donnell