ABOUT
Creation of
Ozark Isle Nature Preserve, Inc.
When Covid-19 impacted our area in 2020, one of the main results was in influx of people to the Twin Lakes Area to enjoy the outdoors. More visitors routinely walked and biked at Ozark Isle for personal health and wellness.
Locals, Mary Beth and Rob Priorkowski were two such visitors to the Isle. Although they both had visited Ozark Isle Park for over 20 years, Covid-19 brought an abrupt awareness to the conditions at the park. In 2023, Park conditions deteriorated to the point where Mary Beth and Rob decided to take steps to become stewards of the property to enable ALL users a safe and more enjoyable place to recharge in the outdoors. In October 2023, they formed the non-profit and in February 2024 were granted permission from US Army Corps of Engineers to become land stewards of the Ozark Isle Park!
Our projects
Join us in keeping this local island a place we can ALL enjoy.
We would love for you to help us in person! Please fill out the form at the bottom or give us a call.
Donations are also accepted to help with the expenses associated with the upkeep of the Park.
You can donate via the link below!
It is a PayPal button through which you can use PayPal or a credit/debit card. Simply type the amount you wish to donate and enter your information. You even have the option to make it a monthly donation!
We appreciate your help!
Roads and Trails
Clearing roads of excessive vegetation and removing invasive species.
Signs
Maps and signage for island trails
Access Gate
Upgrading the access gate to an ADA compliant gate that is now easily accessible via walker, wheelchair or stroller while still inaccessible by car.
Parking
Permanent parking and portable restrooms were also an improvement to the Park.
CAN YOU HELP?
Contact Us
Phone number
708-341-3233
Volunteer!
Please fill out the form below if you would to help us be stewards of this fine Park!
Contact form
Contact Us
*You can have your own web page on the Marion County Community Partners website, too! Information can be found below.