Exhibit 23


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-20417, Registration Statement No. 333-30858, and Registration Statement No.
333-53038, all on Form S-4, Registration Statement No. 33-92060, Registration
Statement No. 333-52653, Registration Statement No. 333-59360, Registration
Statement No. 333-59378, and Registration Statement No. 333-91178, all on Form
S-8, of our report dated January 21, 2003, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Park National Corporation incorporated by reference in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                                       /s/ Ernst & Young, LLP


Columbus, Ohio
March 26, 2003