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SERVICE  

One of the guiding principles of the Florida Park Service Ranger Association is service. There are many ways to serve, through volunteering at one of our events, at one of the many State Parks throughout Florida, and other opportunities. 

Upcoming events

  • Ranger Rendezvous - Saving & Sharing FPS History

    • August 12, 2025
    • August 19, 2025
    • Ochlockonee River SP & FPS Collections Facility, Tallahassee
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    Ranger Rendezvous

    Saving & Sharing FPS History

    Ochlocknee River State Park

    & 

    FPS Collections Facility - Tallahassee

    A weeklong Ranger Rendezvous of socializing and service to the FPS is planned for August 12-19, 2025.  Come for the week, several days or just for the day.

    Campsites are blocked at Ochlocknee River State Park

    Tues, Aug 12 to Tues, Aug 19.  Contact  Sandy Cook at Sandy.FPSRA@Gmail.com to reserve your campsite.

    August 13 & 14 (Wed & Thurs) 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

    A two day Service Project will be held at the Florida Park Service Collections Building located at 3705 Doris Drive, Tallahassee, Fla. 

    The Florida Park Service is fortunate to have records dating back to our humble beginnings; drawings, photos and records from the 1930s to present.  We will have the opportunity to see this impressive collection and provide assistance with inventorying the collections.  It's sort of like going through your family scrapbook, only bigger.


    August 15 (Friday) 10:00 am to noon

    Field trip to the Florida State Archives located in the R.A. Gray Building at 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee. We will receive a guided tour of the State Library and learn about the collection of documents relating to Florida's history.  Of special interest to some of you we will learn about the Florida Memory , a web based digitized collection of over 320,000 photos & documents.    


    August 16 (Saturday) 11:00 am to 2:00 pm or just drop in

    Luncheon at Maclay Gardens State Park in the Gardeners Cottage (air conditioned). Bring your own lunch, beverages and desserts will be provided. This is an opportunity for our local FPS family and those traveling from afar to gather, visit and swap stories. We hope you will join us.  And reach out to others who may not be aware of this reunion.

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  • Clif Maxwell Retirement Party

    • October 25, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • OLeno State Park


    Clif Maxwell Retirement Party

    Saturday, October 25, 2025

    O’Leno State Park

    1:00 Visit & Celebrate Clif’s Career

    4:00 BBQ Dinner

    6:00 Music & Campfire

    Campsites & rustic cabins available,

    Contact Sandy Cook at Sandy.FPSRA@gmail.com

    Send photos to share to

    Hannah.E.Max@Gmail.com

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  • FPS Reunion and Family Fun Day - 2025

    • November 07, 2025
    • November 08, 2025
    • Tomoka State Park

    You and your family are invited to join us for some fun and fellowship dedicated to the men and women who continue to make the Florida Park Service the best state park system in the country. The event is a joint effort between the FPS Ranger Association and the Florida Park Service to provide a fun, relaxing, and affordable weekend for park service staff and their families.  

    This event is for current and past FPS staff, families, and guests. It is not open to the general public. Please note this year's Family Fun Day is at Tomoka State Park.


    The “FPS Reunion & Family Fun Day” includes activities for all ages and plenty of time to visit with old and new friends.  Additional information will be provided at a later date.

    Registration: The registration fee includes meals, activities, and a campsite for Friday & Saturday. 

    • Early registration is $15 for each Adult (paid by October 25th) and $5 for Children (ages 12 to 18) Children under 12 are free.  
    • Registration after October 25th is $20 for each Adult and $5 for Children (ages 12 to 18) Children under 12 are free.  

    Friday

    10:00 am - Field trip, TBD 

    3:00 pm Board Meeting

    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Registration, Rec Hall

    6:00 pm Welcome and Potluck Dinner - Bring a dish to share. Plates, Forks, Cups, and tea will be provided

    7:30 pm 

    Saturday

    7:00 am Coffee for the early birds

    8:00 am - 9:30 am Breakfast

    9:30 am - 5:00 pm   Activities; 

    12 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch

    6:00 pm Dinner 

    7:00 pm Music Jam Session (bring your instruments)

    Campsites: A limited number of campsites have been blocked for this special occasion.   

    To reserve a CAMPSITE email Sandy Cook, Sandy.FPSRA@gmail.com (please include FPS Family Fun Day in the subject line and provide the size of your camping rig). 

    Saturday Only: Come for the whole weekend or just for the day, but please remember to register.

    Questions: Contact Sandy Cook at Sandy.FPSRA@gmail.com

    JOIN US AS WE HELP MAINTAIN THE FPS FAMILY CULTURE!

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  • Ranger Rendezvous - Exploring the Panhandle Parks

    • February 03, 2026
    • February 10, 2026
    • Florida Caverns State Park


    Ranger Rendezvous - Exploring the Panhandle Parks

    February 3 - 10, 2026

    Florida Caverns State Park

    Campsites have been blocked for the week.

    Tentative activities include a cave tour, some park hopping and a Rendezvous on Saturday Feb 7.

    Mark your calendars

    More Info Coming


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  • 2026 Annual Gathering

    • April 10, 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • April 12, 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park


    Join us for Fun & Fellowship!

    Lake Louisa TrailsThe Florida Park Service Ranger Association will gather at Stephen Foster State Park in White Springs for our 37th Annual Gathering. We encourage everyone to reach out to folks who haven’t attended a gathering in a while and to reconnect with their FPS family.  Our General Business meeting will discuss the status of the Association and the plans we have for the coming year. We are excited to host the fourth Park Ranger of the Year award presentation and look forward to hosting the district awardees. 

    The Arnold Kuenzler & Family Auction, started in the 1990s, is named for Arnold, Aggie & Kim who donated countless hand-crafted objects through the years. Hand-crafted objects and collectibles are still donated each year and serve as one of the major fundraisers for the Ranger Association’s James A. Cook Humanitarian Relief Fund which directly benefits past and present FPS staff.  The Auction also serves as great entertainment. Arnold served as our entertaining Auctioneer for many years and the tradition continues with today's Auctioneers generating a lot of laughs. 

    You don’t have to be a member to attend but once you see what good deeds the organization performs you will want to join.

    Overnight Accommodations

    Contact Sandy Cook - Info coming soon.

    Program

    Friday, April 10

    10:00 am - Field trip

    3:00 pm - FPSRA Board Meeting

    6:00 pm - Pot Luck Dinner - Bring a dish to share.  Beverages, plates, and utensils will be provided, however, feel free to bring your non-disposable plates and utensils).

     Saturday, April 11

    9:00 am - Registration & get re-acquainted - Coffee & light breakfast.

    9:30 am - Annual Business Meeting

    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Lunch & visiting , (Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions) Silent Auction begins.


    2:00 pm - Park Ranger of the Year and FPSRA Awards Presentation

    2:30 pm – Silent Auction Ends

    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Arnold Kuenzler and Family Annual Auction 

    6:00 pm - Barbeque Dinner (Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions)

    7:00 pm – Catching up with old friends, Campfire, visiting & music

    Additional Event Information

    If you have FPS objects, photos, or documents you would like to share or donate to the FPS Collections facility please bring them along.


    If you need special accommodations or have dietary restrictions or preferences please let us know in advance.

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Mission - Supporting those who serve Florida State Parks, past and present, by providing financial assistance, cultivating a family atmosphere, and perpetuating a spirit of unity and service. 

Vision - Supporting those who serve Florida's State Parks

Motto - Family, Service, Traditions

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