Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on Form S-3 of Park National Corporation of our report dated February 23, 2008 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Park National Corporation, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which report is included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Park National Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2007. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading “EXPERTS” in the prospectus.

/s/ Crowe Horwath LLP  

Crowe Horwath LLP 

Columbus, Ohio
January 22, 2009