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Next meeting is March 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM. at Christ Episcopal Church,
16 Central Ave., Oil City PA .. All are welcome.

Board Member Conflict of Interest Form

Supporting Nature and Cultural Heritage

Our Mission

Friends of Oil Creek State Park works to preserve, protect, and interpret Oil Creek State Park's natural environment, and cultural heritage while providing recreational, and educational opportunities for residents and visitors to the Oil Region.

Hiking .... learn more

Oil Creek Tableau from Gerard Trail.

Waterfalls ... learn more

Miller Falls.

Cross Country Skiing. .... learn more

Trails view

Activities

Park Overview

Educational Programs


The park's Environmental Education & Interpretation specialist provides educational programs through the summer and fall.

For the latest program information visit
Facebook @ Oil Creek State Park (DCNR) or call 814-676-1810

Support

The Friends of Oil Creek State Park through, membership, grants, and donations provide funding to the park for activities and projects that are not financially supported by DCNR.

Through PPFF we are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Our volunteers work to maintain trails, assist with environmental and cultural programs, and promote activities within the park. We provide financial support for the Over the Hill Gang which provides the maintenance for the Gerard Hiking Trail.

Biking .... learn more

Oil Creek Bike Trail.

Office Wildflower Garden .... learn more

Slide Show

Sean Snyder Plaque

Abandoned Wells .... learn more

Abandoned Oil Well and Service Truck

Playgrounds .... learn more

Blood Farm Playground Petroleum Center Playground

Insider View

Puzzle Project .... learn more

Puzzle

Let us know what you think.

Send your comments to jokolo1238@gmail.com

Group Activities

Ski Trail CleanUp

ADA Projects

Over the Hill Gang

DCNR Info
Map
Winter Report (Ski Info)
Oil Creek State Park

Helpful Tips

Article:
Going Solo: Tips for Outdoor Women
Article:
Black Bears – Summer Encounters when Adventuring Outdoors

Video:
Health Benefits of Outdoor Recreation

The Petroleum Center bridge is closed to vehicles but open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic,

See PennDot website for details.

For East Side locations follow (Red) detour signs on Rt 8 and Rt 227 for Petroleum Center Road.

Directions to East Side Locations

Park Office, Egbert Farm Day Use Area, Petroleum Center, Bike Trail Head, Gerard Hiking Trail (east) and Cow Run Shelter, Delayed Harvest Fishing, and Cross Country Ski Trails.

Bike Trail construction at Petroleum Center is scheduled for 2025.
Expect disruptions and closures.

Directions to West Side Locations

Blood Farm Day Use Area, Train Station Visitors Center, Wildcat Hollow Environmental Education Center, Wildcat Hollow Group Camping Area, and Gerard Hiking Trail (west) and Wolfkiel Shelters.

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