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President:
Becky P
Park Manager:
William Wasser
Sec/Tres:
Pat C
M. K. GODDARD STATE PARK PA PARK AND FOREST FOUNDATION
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Welcome to the Friends of Goddard State Park
Mercer County holds a 2,800 - acre wonder — the lake, wetlands, fields and forests of Maurice K. Goddard State Park. Named for the father of Pennsylvania’s grand state park system, the park is a perfect place for biking, fishing, boating, and other pursuits. It’s also close to additional hunting opportunities at Gamelands 270 and hands-on learning at the McKeever Environmental Education Center.
According to Becky Piccolin, the President of the Friends of Goddard – the park’s citizen support group, the park contains “a variety of habitats for many different interests” and “great birding”—her hobby and passion.
Founded in 2002, the Friends of Goddard (or FROG) assists the park in many ways: They raise funds for special projects; Help coordinate cleanups; and, Organize the annual Pioneer Frolic the last weekend in June—a two-day festival with reenactments, live music, children’s games, crafts, food, and more. Fueled by 30 enthusiastic members, a sample of other FROG accomplishments include outreach activities at Venango County’s annual Earth Day event and donation of a shelter for the park’s 12 mile paved bike trail.
When in Northwestern Pennsylvania, be sure to visit MK Goddard and thank Becky Piccolin and the other volunteers for their outstanding efforts to enhance and promote this gem of a state park.
FROG membership is free. For more information, email frog_park@yahoo.com.
The Friends of Goddard are a partner group with the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation (PPFF). Learn more about PPFF at www.paparksandforests.org.
Hot Spot
Working a deer skin
Re-enactors portraying blacksmiths, weavers, spinners, coopers and farmers give us a glimpse of what it took to make a livelihood. Native Americans are as much of this community as the early settler. (Thank You to Charlene Reinhart for the Picture)
Crafters & Artisans looking for a unique spot share your skills. We are always looking to expand. We started small but hope to grow. If you enjoy the outdoors, fresh air and lots of sun then we have a spot for you. Our event site is next to the lake shores. Level sites for set up, paved walk ways for visitors. Registration for our two day event is only $25. Sorry no electric.
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