Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-219173, No. 333-168334, and No. 333-91178 on Form S-8 of Park National Corporation of our report dated June 17, 2024, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Park National Corporation Employees Stock Ownership Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023.

/s/ Crowe LLP

Crowe LLP

Oak Brook, Illinois

June 17, 2024