Ohio State Parks-"Family Tree"-Family Reunion (continued)

“Families that do something together to make the park better will also make their reunions better,” said Dianna Rom, regional director of sales for Ohio State Park Resorts. “We also envision families returning to visit their tree and watch it grow as their children and grandchildren mature as well.”
State parks are popular choices for family reunions because of a relaxed atmosphere, abundance of room to spread out and a wide range of activities. Xanterra operates lodges at Burr Oak, Maumee Bay, Salt Fork, Mohican, Hueston Woods, Punderson Manor and Shawnee State Park Resorts. The resorts are located throughout the state and are within an easy drive of metropolitan areas in Ohio and surrounding states. The resorts offer a lineup of activities that includes swimming, playing tennis and basketball, boating, fishing and hiking, volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, playgrounds, game rooms and more. Banquet rooms are also available for private meals. Special kids activities such as supervised rafts and water games are available at most resorts during the summer.
Xanterra also offers families planning reunions at one of seven Ohio State Park Resorts a special package. Families holding reunions at any Xanterra-operated resort between May and October will receive a family bonfire with complimentary s’mores, the family favorite campfire dessert. During the cold-weather season from November through April, family groups will receive a private movie night with popcorn. Plus, the family reunion planner will receive a resort T-shirt, discounted room rate and disposable camera.
 
To qualify, families must reserve at least 15 lodge rooms for two nights. To reserve this family reunion package, call 1-888-275-5017, extension 237 or send an e-mail to sales-aap@xannterra.com.
 
Complete information about the facilities at each of the seven Ohio State Park Resorts operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts is available online at www.atapark.com or by calling 1-800-AT-A-PARK.  Xanterra also operates the marina and facilities at Geneva Marina State Park in Geneva-on-the-Lake in northeastern Ohio.