Held annually in the Spring, the annual Youth Art Contest is an opportunity for young artists to showcase their artistic abilities. It’s open to all K-6 students from public, private or home schools. Participants are encouraged to use their creative skills to produce artwork that celebrates Ohio's native plants, animals or natural landscape using any art medium. Click here for the contest rules. Click here for the entry form.  Enrollment for the contest closes on February 20, 2026.  Art will be displayed in the park on March 8, 2026, from 2p to 4p.