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Winter Newsletter

Next meeting is April 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Christ Episcopal Church, 16 Central Ave., Oil City PA
All are welcome.

Supporting Nature and Cultural Heritage

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.

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.

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PA Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF)

Friends of Oil Creek State Park is a chapter of PPFF which is 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Through PPFF the Friends of Oil Creek State Park are able to accept memberships , grants and donations to financially support projects in Oil Creek State Park that are not supported by DCNR.

Update on ADA

En Chroma Goggles are now available at the park office.

These goggles help visitors with red-green color vision issues see the park's forests and streams in new ways.

Playground Accessible Grant

The Friends received a grant for $42,250.00 for playground accessibility features to be installed at the Columbia Farm Playground. These features are for children with attention deficit issues. The grant will be used to purchase the equipment. Site preparation and installation will be done by the park staff.

Useful Things

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Find a tick? Does it have Lyme disease?
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PA residents get a free test.

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Volunteer for one (or more) of our projects.

DCNR Info

Map

Winter Report (Ski Info)

Oil Creek State Park

Helpful Tips

Articles:
Going Solo: Tips for Outdoor Women

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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Questions or Comments can be sent to comments@friendsocsp.org