Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails

What Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails does

Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails (FMCPT) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in 2000 and headquartered in London, Ohio, that develops, maintains, and advocates for a network of multi-use recreational trails in Madison County. The organization stewards four named trail sections — the 10-mile Prairie Grass Trail (London to South Charleston), the 6.5-mile Roberts Pass, the 16-mile Camp Chase Trail (Madison County to Columbus), and a local segment of the 326-mile Ohio to Erie Trail — collectively forming part of the Great American Rail-Trail. Supporting physical assets include the London Trailside Camping area (free primitive campsites with electricity, Wi-Fi, and restrooms), the Community Mural Park (16 mural panels, 2,000+ native pollinator plants, educational kiosks), and the Little Darby State Scenic River Preserve.

The business model is a community-supported non-profit revenue stack: individual memberships ($20-$30/yr), family and lifetime memberships ($30/yr and $300 one-time), Bronze/Silver/Gold sponsorships ($50-$100/yr), tax-deductible donations accepted via Zeffy, PayPal, Venmo, and credit cards, and event registration fees (e.g., the London Strawberry Bicycle Tour at $35-50 per rider). Distribution is driven almost entirely by community engagement — monthly public meetings, volunteer programs (Adopt-a-Trail, Trail Ambassadors), recurring events (Full Moon Rides, Prairie Appreciation Ride, Geology Tour Ride), and partnerships with Madison County Park District, City of London, ODOT, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, and the Ohio to Erie Trail Fund. The organization has zero paid employees, with all operations executed by an 8-member Board of Directors, 6 advisory board members, and 3 special liaisons to county agencies, supported by volunteer organizations such as Boy Scout troops, 4-H clubs, and a Masonic lodge.

Name

Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails

Legal name

Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails

Website

https://fmcpt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit that maintains and advocates for multi-use recreational trails in Madison County, Ohio, serving cyclists, hikers, and local community members through memberships, donations, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAMAJAJ

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Campgrounds, Glamping & RV Parks

SECONDARYTHAMAJAB

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Campgrounds, Glamping & RV Parks

SECONDARYTHAAAGAF

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access)

SECONDARYBPAIACAI

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

Keywords

• Trail maintenance services
• Recreational trail advocacy
• Community parks nonprofit
• Volunteer cycling events
• Outdoor recreation stewardship

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from $20 Individual to $300 Lifetime Membership, plus Bronze ($50), Silver ($75), Gold ($100) sponsorships
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted via Zeffy, PayPal, Venmo, and credit cards. Supports trail maintenance and community programs.
3. Event Registration: Registration fees for events like the London Strawberry Bicycle Tour ($35-50)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

All-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that maintains and operates multi-use recreational trails and community parks in Madison County, Ohio. Operates the Prairie Grass Trail, Camp Chase Trail, Roberts Pass, and Ohio to Erie Trail connection, along with Community Mural Park, London Trailside Camping, and Little Darby Preserve, supported by memberships, donations, and community events.

Product overview

Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization that maintains and promotes a network of multi-use recreational trails and parks in Madison County, Ohio. The core offering consists of four named trail sections—Prairie Grass Trail (10 miles), Roberts Pass (6.5 miles), Camp Chase Trail (16 miles), and a local segment of the Ohio to Erie Trail—forming part of the 326-mile Ohio to Erie Trail corridor. Supporting amenities include London Trailside Camping (free primitive campsites with Wi-Fi), Community Mural Park (historic murals and pollinator gardens), and Little Darby State Scenic River Preserve. The organization also operates event-based services including Full Moon Rides, the annual Prairie Appreciation Ride, and the London Strawberry Bicycle Tour, plus community programs such as Adopt-a-Trail, Trail Ambassadors, and Prairie Remnant Management. Membership and sponsorship programs fund the all-volunteer operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prairie Grass Trail
• Camp Chase Trail
• Roberts Pass

Quantifiable outcome

• Trail users have come from all over Ohio, 34 other states, and 13 other countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MATCO ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMATCO Services CEO Van Viney partnered with FMCPT to develop the Community Mural Park. MATCO provides conference room for FMCPT monthly meetings and has provided office/storage space. Installed free bike repair station next to Phat Daddy's Pizza.
• Madison Soil & Water Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for prairie remnant management, stewardship, and educational programs including Prairie Appreciation Ride and Wildlife Hike events. Julia Cumming serves as Special Liaison to FMCPT Board.
• Madison County Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary governmental partner responsible for trail ownership and park management. FMCPT works with Park District to plan and coordinate construction, maintenance, and trail development logistics.
• City of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMCPT supports the City of London's trail efforts and has an agreement with the city for trail cooperation. London City Council approved bicycle routes through downtown.
• Ohio to Erie Trail FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit that purchased property for trail development ($50,000 for Roberts Pass section, $30,000 for Maple to Spring Valley). Donated land to City of London for trail development.
• Madison County Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed to Community Mural Park development with historical content and input.
• OSU Madison County Master Gardener VolunteersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteers help with prairie management and native plant gardens at Community Mural Park.
• London Visual Arts GuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed artwork and murals for Community Mural Park project.
• Rails-to-Trails ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization whose Rails-to-Trails concept enabled Madison County trail development. Opening Day for Trails celebration in 2016 marked London Trailside Camping opening.
• Madison County Engineer & CrewminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContributed labor and equipment to Community Mural Park construction.
• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded $436,566 grant in 2005 to pave limestone trail. Opened US Bicycle Route 50 in London.
• Phat Daddy's Pizza & SubsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBike-friendly local restaurant offering 10% discount with bike helmet. Installed free do-it-yourself bike repair station. Provides food for Full Moon Ride events.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program allows shoppers to designate FMCPT for donations.
• Battelle Darby Creek Metro ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColumbus Metro Park that the Camp Chase Trail passes through, enabling outdoor activities including biking, canoeing, fishing, cross country skiing, and more.
• Boy Scout Troops 102 & 104minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTroop 102 pioneered Adopt-a-Trail program in 2004. Troop 104 currently maintains Spring Valley Road to Maple Street segment.
• Country Bunch 4-H ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdopts Wilson Road to Glade Run Road trail segment.
• Prairie Raiders 4H GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdopts Midway Street to Roberts Mill Road trail segment.
• Chandler Masonic Lodge 138minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdopts Roberts Mill Road to Neil East Road trail segment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• East Coast Greenway Alliance: Nonprofit building a 3,000-mile multi-use trail up the U.S. East Coast, with a comparable model of trail-building advocacy, community events, and member-supported funding.

Regional players

• Central Ohio Greenways: Coalition supporting a 230+ mile network of multi-use trails in central Ohio including connections to Camp Chase Trail. Comparable scale and geographic adjacency to FMCPT's trails, with overlapping events and advocacy.
• Buckeye Trail Association: Ohio-based volunteer nonprofit that builds and maintains the 1,400-mile Buckeye Trail loop. Comparable all-volunteer trail stewardship model operating at a larger geographic scale within the same state.
• Miami Valley Trails: Regional trail advocacy coalition in southwest Ohio promoting interconnected multi-use trails. Operates with a similar volunteer/partnership model and comparable mission of connecting communities via active-transportation infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Ohio to Erie Trail Fund: Nonprofit that funded land purchases along the same Ohio to Erie Trail that FMCPT maintains (e.g., $50,000 for Roberts Pass, $30,000 for Maple-to-Spring Valley), directly co-developing the corridor FMCPT serves.
• Friends of the Big Darby: Local Ohio conservation nonprofit focused on the Big/Little Darby Creek watershed that FMCPT's Little Darby State Scenic River Preserve protects. Same regional geography, similar volunteer-driven conservation and advocacy mission.
• GOBA - Great Ohio Bike Adventure: Annual statewide multi-day bicycle tour hosted by Ohio bicycling advocates; FMCPT hosted GOBA in 2011 (2,700+ riders, $300K+ economic impact). Same model of organized cycling tours that build community and fundraising.
• Madison County Park District: Governmental entity that actually owns and manages the parks and trails FMCPT advocates for and helps maintain. Most directly comparable in mission and geographic scope, with a public-sector rather than nonprofit operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Adventure Cycling Association: National nonprofit supporting long-distance bicycle travel and routes (including U.S. Bicycle Route System). Comparable in cycling-route stewardship and organized event programming, but at a national scale.
• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: National nonprofit that pioneered the Rails-to-Trails concept that FMCPT itself credits as foundational. It advocates and provides technical assistance for rail-trail conversions across the U.S., including FMCPT's Ohio to Erie corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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