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The Rastin Tower at Ariel-Foundation Park in Mount Vernon Ohio

by Sam Miller

The Tallest Structure in Mount Vernon Ohio

Towering 280 feet high, the Rastin Tower at Ariel-Foundation Park allows visitors to view the city of Mount Vernon, Ohio from a very unique perspecitve. Climb 224 steps high to reach its observation deck to take in the gorgeous views of Ariel-Foundation Park, Columbia Elementary School, and the neighborhood surroundings. The Rastin Tower was once the PPG smokestack until 1979 and is the tallest structure in town.

Light Up The Night Sky

Ariel-Foundation Park offers opportunity to those who would love to celebrate a certain loved one or special occasion by allowing people to be a Rastin Tower Lighting Partner. By application, you can choose from the following below, and have the tower radiate your choice of color(s) for either one night or an entire week.

  • $50 for a single color, one night
  • $75 for two colors, one night
  • $200 for a single color, one week
  • $250 for multiple colors, one week.
**The park needs a minimum of a week notice in order to prepare.

Renting the Rastin Tower and becoming a Rastin Tower Lighting Partner comes with an announcement on the Ariel-Foundation Facebook Page, a certificate with a picture of the tower and your color choice(s) mailed to the honoree, as well as a live web cam feed on the Rastin Tower Page of the Ariel-Foundation website with mention of the honoree.


Elevated Views

Below, we've shared with you a short custom drone video that provides a very unique perspective highlighting the Rastin Tower, gorgeous features of the Ariel-Foundation park, and the surrounding neighborhoods.

 

The Rastin Tower is located by the Urton Clock House on Pittsburg Avenue in Mount Vernon, Ohio, 43050.

If you love visiting Ariel-Foundation Park and climbing the Rastin Tower, check out the homes for sale in Mount Vernon, Ohio by clicking HERE!

This feature aritcle is part of our ongoing series titled 365 Things To Do in Knox County Ohio by Sam Miller of REMAX Stars Realty 740-397-7800.

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The Lakes at Ariel-Foundation Park in Mount Vernon Ohio

by Sam Miller

You've Never Seen A Park Like This..

Ariel-Foundation Park in Mount Vernon, Ohio offers many things to do for all visitors to come each year. Once gravel quarries, the 3 lakes are now used (with restrictions) for boating and fishing. Surrounding the lakes are 7 pavilions that offer the perfect place to sit down and enjoy a picnic, as well as paved pathways, public restrooms, and park benches to sit down and enjoy the picturesque environment.

The Isthmus to Mavis Island

Visitors enjoy the historic bowstring truss bridge and especially love the isthmus that guide you to Mavis Island, which was named after Mayor Richard Mavis for his support and leadership in the park's development. Make reservations at The First Knox Pavilion or an alternate pavilion to hold a family gathering, class reunion, or birthday party to have a gorgeous setting and plenty of space to celebrate. 

360 Panorama and Birds Eye Views

Ariel-Foundation Park is a gorgeous addition to Mount Vernon, Ohio and is captured in a unique perspective in our custom drone footage below. Our video captures highlights of the lakes, the surrounding greenery, Mavis Island, walking paths, and more.


If you love visiting Ariel-Foundation Park and its lakes, check out Mount Vernon, Ohio's homes for sale HERE.

This feature article is part of our ongoing series titled 365 Things To Do in Knox County Ohio by Sam Miller of REMAX Stars Realty 740-397-7800.

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