The Numbers Are In For WCPD's Cops & Bobbers Event

WARREN COUNTY, OH -- The Warren County Park District's Cops and Bobbers event continues to grow larger each year .... and this year 's event was no different.

"It was our largest crowd to date .. by over 100 people!" Shannon Pennington, Warren County Park District's Nature Education Supervisor noted.

Pennington shared that the total number of people who participated was 506, with the total number of kids ages 0 to 16 being 283. The breakdown for the fishing derby is below....

• Ages 0 through 6:  84
• Ages 7 through 11: 130 
• Ages 12through 16: 69

"We had perfect weather ... and there was so much great feedback from participants," Pennington noted, explaining that it was due to the help and support from the Community Partners that really helped make it successful.

Pennington noted that along with the 45 volunteers that were stationed throughout park helping out in various ways, there were community partners that helped out to make the event special.

State Rep Adam Mathews (Lebanon/Mason areas) enjoying the free hot dog lunch provided by FWCPD with his girls after spending the morning fishing with his sons

Community Partners that have helped out ...

• Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
• Warren County Sheriff's Office
• Friends of Warren County Park District
• Turtlecreek Township EMS/Fire
• Warren County 4H
• North Pohl Farms
• Rocknoll Energy
• Orienteering Cincinnati
• United Way Warren County
• Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District
• Lebanon Walmart
• First National Bank
• SAFE on Main
• Kay's Creative Images
• Warren County Post
• Lebanon Kiwanis

With Additional support provided by:

• Whitetails Unlimited of Warren County
• Bass Pro Shops of West Chester
• Dayton Dragons
• Riverdogs Paddlesports
• Cleveland Cliffs

Check out the Warren County Park Distrit website for other programs and events planned for the 2026 Summer Season by clicking here or click on the 2026 schedule below.

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