Projects List

The Friends Group completes many projects within the Park.  In combination with contributions of money and materials, volunteers, and DCNR staff, we have made many improvements for the enjoyment of everyone.  New projects are always in the making.
Please consider contributing to this effort either financially or through becoming a Friend volunteer.  You can become a Friend and/or contribute securely here through our link with the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization).  Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Cherry Loop Playground

In the Spring for 2018, the Friends Volunteers worked with the DCNR staff to upgrade the Cherry Loop playground.  The border was replaced, a new sandbox and spring animals were installed, and new mulch was added.  A new baby swing was also installed.  Click here for more pictures.

Benches in Amphitheater

In the late summer of 2015, the Friends Group the Amphitheater refurbishment project began.  Volunteers disassembled the old benches and then purchase and assembled new benches. From Fall 2015 to Spring 2016, DCNR staff installed sub-surface drainage and installed gravel and concrete.  The upgraded Amphitheater was dedicated on July 2, 2016.  Click here for more details about the project.

Lighting to Amphitheater

In late summer 2015, the Friends group purchased new low voltage lights and installed them on the two paths leading to the amphitheater.  This now makes for safer ingress/egress to the amphitheater for after dark programs.  Click here for more photos

Basketball Backboard & Hoop

In the spring of 2015, we installed this new basketball backboard and hoop.  This is located near the bathhouse in Cherry loop in the Crooked Run Campground.

Playground in Maple Loop

In the spring of 2013, the Friends group purchased and volunteer labor installed this new playground unit at the Crooked Run Campground.  It is located near the beach on the Maple loop.  Click here for more photos.

Horseshoe Pits

We purchased materials and installed horseshoe pits in the Birch loop in Crooked Run Campground (shown left) and also in the Pickerel Pond area.  Horseshoes are available to use free of charge from the campground office.

Benches

We purchased the materials and installed wooden benches at various places.  This bench is located in Crooked Run Campground near the boat launch.  Other benches can be found overlooking the lake near the Deluxe Cabins and in the woods in the campground, and at the dam, at Pickerel Pond, and Muskrat Beach. These are great places to drink coffee and relax while watching the great outdoors.

Binoculars & Bench

In 2013, we installed this new bench and binoculars near the dam.  This is a great place to relax and look for one our resident American Bald Eagles.  Click here for more photos.

Playground
Muskrat Beach #2

The Friends group participated in the installation of a new playground at Muskrat Beach #2.  We worked with the DCNR management and staff to provide the base mulch, landscape cloth, and edging materials.  The DCNR purchased the playground and provided the installation labor.