Williamson Innovation Park

In 2022, The Bud Williamson family donated approximately 220 acres of land to Youngstown State University to become the Williamson Innovation Park.

The Williamson Innovation Park aims to provide outdoor spaces for students to learn and problem-solve, from kindergarten to college, particularly focusing on wireless communication, unmanned flight, and environmental/agricultural studies.

As a new venture, our partnerships and opportunities will continue to expand. See the links to the right for additional information on how to connect with us!

WKBN - Donated farm space to benefit YSU students

 

Upcoming Events

Williamson Innovation Park is excited to offer STEM-themed day camps on select days when schools are not in session for just $20 a day, including all activities, snacks, and lunch!

DAY CAMP DATES

October 24, October 27, December 1, January 16, January 26, February 13, February 16, March 20, March 30, April 6-10, and May 29. Space is limited!

CAMP HOURS and DETAILS

STEM Day Camp runs from 9:00am-3:00pm

  • Drop-off:

    You may drop your child off at the Williamson Innovation Park between 7:30am-9:00am.

  • Pick-Up:

    You may pick your child up from the Williamson Innovation Park between 3:00pm-5:30pm.

  • Transportation:

    Camp staff will provide a shuttle service to and from the Williamson Innovation Park on October 27, January 26, March 30 and all February and April camp dates. Students must be dropped off at YSU at 7:30am and must be picked up at 5:30pm.

  • Financial Assistance:

    Please call 330.941.2884 or email williamsoninnovationpark@ysu.edu for additional information on how to request financial assistance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Call 330.941.2132 or email williamsoninnovationpark@ysu.edu

 

Register Here for STEM Day Camps

Check back for our Summer 2026 line-up! Tentative dates are: June 8-12; June 22-26; July 6-10; July 20-24; August 3-7.

 

 

Partnerships

Are you a community organization or company interested in partnering with us to provide K-12 STEM educational opportunities? In particular, we are looking for partners to assist with:

  • Providing activities and career awareness for school visits, particularly in the areas of nature studies/environmental science, flight/unmanned flight, wireless communication/radio
  • Providing staffing for summer camps
  • Providing in-kind gifts, donations, or other support of Williamson Innovation Park activities and summer camps

While the Park is primarily focused on K-12 STEM outreach and education, we also support our YSU STEM students and their projects, particularly the following competition teams who use the Park to test and fine-tune their projects:

  • SAE Baja Car
  • YSU Aero Team (AAIA Design, Build, Fly)
  • YSU Combat Robotics (Robogames)
  • ASCE Concrete Canoe Team

Reach out if you are interested in helping any of these teams to establish the facilities that would best support them in their goals at the Williamson Innovation Park.

Contact Us

Phone: 330.941.2132

Email: williamsoninnovationpark@ysu.edu

Register for Williamson Innovation Park Programs

 

Facility Rentals

STEM Student/Employee Usage Request

Off-campus Group Rentals

For questions about facility reservations and rentals, call 330.941.2884