Lake McMurtry is a special place for so many people. Mountain bikers, hikers, disc golfers, kayakers, trail runners, fisherman and so many more call this park home. There is place here for everyone.
Our staff strives to be representatives of the park users. We are grounded in our commitment to acting as stewards of the natural resources. We strongly believe this place belongs to the community. With your continued support and partnerships, future generations can enjoy this wondrous park.
Our staff strives to be representatives of the park users. We are grounded in our commitment to acting as stewards of the natural resources. We strongly believe this place belongs to the community. With your continued support and partnerships, future generations can enjoy this wondrous park.
Park Staff
It takes the support of our entire community to enable us to carry out the park's mission.
Here are just a few of "our people"
Here are just a few of "our people"
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Jill vanEgmond
Executive Director jill@lakemcmurtry.org " I recently discovered this hidden gem and instantly fell in love. Hiking the trails with my family and dogs brings me so much joy. It's clear that this park is a special place for so many people and I am excited to be part of such a wonderful community.
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Jared Avilez
Assistant Director jared@lakemcmurtry.org " I grew up just a few miles down the road from the park. I spent many summer days fishing with my father and camping with my brothers. I even proposed to my wife here. Lake McMurtry is more than a place, it's a part of who I am. That is why I'am so thankful to be able to give back to a place that has given me so much."
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Laura Gipson
Communications Coordinator laura@lakemcmurtry.org " I discovered this park while attending school and absolutely fell in love with it! Lake McMurtry was a great "get away" from my studies. A place where my dog and I could find solitude. After working here part time for 3 years I was offered a full time position and have loved it ever since"
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Dawn Surls
Maintenance Supervisor dawn@lakemcmurtry.org " I love the outdoors. It's a part of my heritage and upbringing. Some of my favorite childhood activities were fishing and camping. I am thrilled to be able to work in a place where families can make memories"
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Ben Wilson Trail Coordinator " Lake McMurtry is hidden gem of the community. It's a beautiful place with so many things to do. I would frequently visit the park while I studied forestry at OSU. I was recently given the opportunity to work here building and repairing the trails of the park. I am stoked to be a part of such a great group of people."
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Dana & Lisa Bromley Camp Host camphost@lakemcmurtry.org '"We've been coming to this park for years! We love the atmosphere . Our favorite activities include hiking the trails with our dogs and kayaking. We enjoy serving the community as the park's camp host."
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Nicole Colston Camp Director nicole@lakemcmurtry.com "I work full time as a research professor in the College of Education, Health, and Aviation at O.S.U. During the summer I oversee the park's adventure camp program. I enjoy watching our youth exploring and playing in the outdoors. Lake McMurtry is such a special place for this community."
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Sammy the Sasquatch
Hide N Seek Champion Sammy lives in the park and helps to promote the mission of Lake McMurtry Friends. He can be seen hiking the trails and hanging with woodland creatures. Sammy really enjoys being a part of the OSU homecoming parade each year!
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Community Partners
Scott Nutt
Red Trail Boss
Red Trail Boss
Tyler Siems
Yellow Trail Boss
Yellow Trail Boss
Ryan Souders
Orange Trail Boss
Matt Buechele
Blue Trail Boss
