Archbald Pothole
Needs
Develop trails to connect pothole to regional park nearby
Landscape at Route 6 entrance to make more visible from road
Develop a wayside with downloadable information (QR code) on history and significance of pothole and area
Bald Eagle
Needs
New playground at Beach Area
New playground in campground Sycamore Loop
New playground in campground Oak Loop
Establish a native garden at the Environmental Learning Center or Nature Inn
Bird feeding area at Nature Inn
Mowing/spraying/removing invasives throughout the park
Supply of birdseed for feeders
Wildlife viewing area at Frog Pond
Bald Eagle State Forest
Needs
Fire rings for camp sites
Grouse habitat restoration (in progress)
Completed
Lantern holders for camp sites
Beltzville
Needs
Restore historic covered bridge
Spanish interpretative panels
ADA fishing pier
Some hardwood replacement in picnic areas
Restore bird blind watching area
Upgrade to energy efficient lighting in park facilities
Electrical power to comfort station
New playground in the day use area
Completed
ADA canoe/kayak launch
Bendigo
Needs
No new needs at this time!
Completed
Kayak/canoes/trailer for programs throughout complex
Benjamin Rush
Needs
Install a maintenance pole barn
Upgrade traffic counter to pressure plate
Security surveillance equipment and monitoring
Tree plantings in Day Use area and at entrance
Extend trail within ADA guidelines to the creek
Develop Poquessing Creek Trail
Accessible fishing pier
Modify/upgrade/replace garden shed
Big Spring State Park
Needs
Variety of interpretation waysides and material to educate the visitor on the CCC facilities, historical masonry ovens, and incinerator used during the 1900s for Newport and Shermans Valley Railroad.
Black Moshannon
Needs
Beaver lodge interpretive display at Environmental Learning Center
ADA swings at beach
ADA archery equipment
Lighting for steps to the beach house
Completed
Tree planting at boat launch #3
Benches for beach playground
ADA balloon tire wheelchair for beach users
Improve Lake Loop Trail
Blue Knob
Needs
CXT vault toilet to replace one at Mowrey Hollow picnic area
Charcoal grill replacements in Day Use areas
Roof rehab on historic Whysong Barn and other nearby buildings
Pavilion rehab, including cement floors, new tables, and post replacement
Completed
Playground
Pool floating wheelchair
Boyd Big Tree Preserve
Needs
Replace interpretive signage at chestnut plantation
Replace restrooom with CXT
Completed
Replace water fountain to include dog accessible drinking bowl
Plant aesthetic and shade trees around parking lot
Buchanan State Forest
Needs
Kerper Tract accessibility project
Completed
Rehab of CCC Chimney
DR mower for trail work
Caledonia
Needs
Streambank improvements which would help minimize annual flooding to areas of high value
Native trees and shrubs planted throughout the park (replacement of hazardous trees and better delineation of campsites)
Restore old CCC forestry museum in group camp
Canoe Creek
Needs
Create a teaching station near visitor center (may be reserved for small events)
New launch/dock at spillway
Kiln masonry rehabilitation
Invasive removal
Volunteer recognition program
Amphitheater improvements
Goose harassment devices (lasers/RC boats)
Completed
Playground Installation-beach area (DONE! Thanks Friends of Canoe Creek.)
Electrification at Pavilion #3
Bike for Ranger Patrol (Granted by REI)
Plant trees in day use area and reforestation areas
Cherry Springs
Needs
Paved accessible pathway to program area with night sky compliant lighting
Program pavilion with storage and amphitheater seating
Cherry Springs Tavern rehab
Climate controlled observatory for rehabilitated Cave Astrola 12” Cassegrain telescope and pier
Completed
Replace old lighting in Cherry Springs Pavilion with red/white LED lights and dimmers
SQM-LE with housing for real-time high quality sky quality readings
SkyCam for real-time high quality visibility data
Clear Creek
Needs
Riparian planting along Clarion River in campground to stabilize eroding shoreline
Kubota L5460 Tractor with bucket and loader
Generator hookups at shower houses
Restroom at yurts
Rehab cabin facilities
Purchase Mahindra 2565 Shutter Cab Tractor
Purchase JLG 400S Articulating Boom Lift
Plant trees in the campground
Addition to existing playground
Rehab five sites in Hillside camping area
Colonel Denning
Needs
Playground enhancement/installation
Improvements to lifeguard/boating building
Upgrade park light fixtures to new T8
Expand kayak program to include rentals
New picnic tables
Completed
Pave ADA parking spot at Pine Hill to access restroom and beach
Plantings (native trees, shrubs, and perennials) in day use areas
Cook Forest
Needs
Purchase CAT 304E2 Mini Excavator
Purchase 10000 lb trailer
Rehab fire tower (paint steelwork, roof, and windows)
Deer exclosure in old growth area
Replace Ridge Campground playground
Rehab Indian & River Cabins
Trees at new park office and throughout park
Three additional river cabins
Repair and resurface trails park-wide
Playground in Henrys Run Day Use Area
Purchase Bobcat E45 T4 Excavator
Purchase JLG 400S Articulating Boom Lift
Completed
Native seeds for replanting
Cornplanter State Forest
Needs
Stabilize old stone house (1800s)
Design and install one interpretive panel at wetland on Ingraham Tract
AED for headquarters and field office
Completed
Gasoline-powered generator
Two tripod type job site lights
Cowans Gap
Needs
Repointing and restoration of stone wall at beach
Playground
Tree plantings in day-use and campgrounds
Replacement of fixtures and bulbs
Hand tools for volunteer work days and events
Replacement benches and concrete
Telecommunications equipment
First aid equipment (AEDs, anti-drowning, trauma)
Storage bins and other organizers
Snake tongs and animal nooses for rangers
Delaware Canal
Needs
Improve boat access at Virginia Forrest Recreation Area
High Rocks fence improvements (repair and continue wrought-iron fencing along entire length of outcropping)
Easton Pavilion – work in conjunction with HDCIC to fund and construct pavilion at Easton picnic area
Giving Pond Boat Ramp Refinements – enlarge and improve current boat ramp at Giving Pond to allow vehicle with trailers to put-in and turnaround at boat ramp
Completed
Zero all-electric motorcycle for towpath patrol (completed with DCNR funding)
Delaware State Forest
Needs
Maintenance and/or repair of 2 snow groomers - $6-8000100 acres of aquatic vegetation treatment - $25000
Improvements to at least three non-motorized boat launches at two lakes/ponds - $12-18000 per site
Elk
Needs
Concrete (accessible) CXT restroom at Instanter
Planting along the dock access trail as buffer between park and adjacent landowners
Elk State Forest
Needs
Two crossings over Big Run
Food plot edges
Removal (herbicide and mechanical hand work) of invasive species
Completed
Big Springs bridge and boardwalk
Mower for the UTV for trail maintenance
Evansburg
Needs
Renovation to bridge and trail upgrade
Recreational upgrades for new pavilion site
New tractor for the continuation of wildlife projects
Forbes State Forest
Needs
Laurel Mountain Division: Blast shale pit stone ($80,000)
Laurel Mountain Division: DSA lower half of Jones Mill Run Road - 2.5 miles ($250,000)
Laurel Mountain Division: Interpretive sign at Beam Rocks ($4,500)
Laurel Mountain Division: Reprint Fish Run interpretive panels ($4,000)
Laurel Mountain Division: Stone for Beam Road
Laurel Mountain Division: Brick/stone for chimney at Warming Hut
Laurel Mountain Division: Stone for 3 parking lots Roaring Run Natural Area
Blue Hole Division: DSA Glade and Blue Hole Roads
Blue Hole Division: contract rebuilding of Patterson Spring
Braddock Division: Rehab Pondfield Tower firetower and cabin ($105,000)
Braddock Division: Interpretive panel at Pondfield Tower ($5,000)
Braddock Division: Interpretive panels at old grist mill site Quebec Run Wild Area ($4,000)
Braddock Division: Stone for parking lots at Quebec Run Wild Area; Stone for parking lot at Ruane Tract
Mount Davis Division: Blacktop Mt Davis Road to Highpoint; Retire old well and piping; Paint observation tower
Mount Davis Division: RFP interpretive plan for Highpoint
District Office: Paint outside of building ($25,000)
District Office: Ceiling mounted projector ($6,000)
District Office: T-shirts for Laurel Mountain Volunteers and Trail Stewards ($3,000)
Completed
Repair Wharton Iron Furnace
Blue Hole Division: CCC interpretive signage at old site
Blue Hole Division: Contract rebuilding of stone wall on stream at CCC site;
District Office: Trail and arboretum at office
Fort Washington
Needs
ADA fishing pier
ADA walkway at Fort Hill to the speaker's platform and interpretive panel
Playground (Flourtown Day Use Area)
Upgraded playground equipment at Militia Hill
Dogwood and redbud grove at Flourtown
Fowlers Hollow
Needs
New wooden picnic tables
Invasive species spraying (reducing the pressure of Japanese Barberry throughout the park will help keep native species plentiful for both wildlife and visitor enjoyment)
Complete and define snowmobile trails
Improve restroom facility by venting the CXT to mitigate moisture problems
Completed
Tree and shrub plantings in campground and day-use areas
Frances Slocum
Needs
New picnic pavilion and tables
Electric Gem (or similar) for campground and park operations
Tree planting in day use area and campground
ADA kayak launch and platform
Convert dawn to dusk lighting to high efficiency system
Rehab Frances Slocum and Lakeshore trails
Interpretive signage at historic site
Playground
French Creek
Needs
Tree planting in day use and overnight areas
eBikes for staff
New or used golf cart for campground hosts to do chores
Bottle filling stations
CCC Museum displays and waysides (look for donations)
Gallitzin State Forest
Needs
Replace swinging bridge over Babcock Creek
Rebuild vista on Skyline Drive using stone construction
Replace roofs at Babcock picnic area
15 outdoor benches for hiking trails
Completed
Tree plantings for Babcock picnic area
Construct a bridge over Laurel Run for multi-purpose trail
Gifford Pinchot
Needs
Boat house for pontoon boat
Accessible playground in Cabin Colony
Mobile interpretive panels on legacy and biography of Gifford Pinchot
Accessible fishing pier at Conewago Day Use Area: railing, benches and pathway construction
Plant trees in day use area
Electric generating windmill for park headquarters (a small home sized unit has been installed southeast of the park and is visible from the park office)
Utility Terrain Vehicle for ongoing improvements to park's trails
Treegators
Removal of invasive multiflora rose and autumn olive encroaching on trails, utility lines, and field habitat
Completed
Cabin repairs: thermostats with heat zones for energy efficiency
Green conservation kits for cabins and take home
Interactive historic touch screen exhibit
Plant trees in campground
Accessible beach (Mobi-Mat) and floating wheelchair; accessible path to beach
Gouldsboro
Needs
Upgrade old pit latrine restroom at the beach to watered CXT
Completed
Major repair/replacement of accessible fishing pier
Greenwood Furnace
Needs
Playground at beach or campground
Ipad and/or software for self-guided historic walking tour
Hickory Run
Needs
New picnic pavilion at Hickory Run to compliment rehabilitation project
Playground in day use area
Tree planting in campground, organized group tent camping, and day use area
Trail rehabilitation on Hawk Falls
Trail rehabilitation at Shades of Death
Tree planting in campground, organized group tent camping, and day use area
Hills Creek
Needs
Accessible kayak launch
Tree Planting to replace Ash Trees removed in Campground and Day-use Area
Completed
Canoe and kayak racks at mooring area
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Needs
Waders for stream study (20 pairs)
Arts and crafts supplies: Model Magic, brown paper bags, construction paper, craft foam, googly eyes, pony beads, colorful tissue paper, paint brushes
Wetlands plants and shrubs for Henry's Woods streamside buffer
Security cameras and monitoring system for Henry's Woods parking lot
Jennings Environmental Education Center
Needs
Maintenance facility expansion
Composting restroom addition onto schoolhouse
Architectural plans for schoolhouse phase 2
Renovation of Woodwhisper ADA trail
Big Run Stream stabilization and habitat
Expand prairie/habitat for Massasauga
Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area
Needs
Dog-friendly water fountain
Shade and aesthetic trees around parking lot
Kettle Creek
Needs
Playground for upper campground
CXT restroom for equestrian area
Trees to replace hazardous trees removed from campgrounds
Keystone
Needs
Lakeside walk-in sites
Visitors center exhibits
LED light bulbs throughout park
Install EZ Dock system at boat concession
Completed
Pavilion #1: re-roof and stone work
Rehab Keystone planting bed at contact station
Pavilion #2: kitchen addition
Tree planting throughout the park
Flagpole
Picnic table replenishment
Trail bridge replacement
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
Needs
Trail rehab
Trail signage upgrade
Interpretive signage for vernal pool area
Mansion area accessibility project
Stream habitat improvement project for native brook trout
WIFI & satellite TV for mansion
Kinzua
Needs
Raised platform just outside of debris field on piers from original bridge
Supply of bird seed donated from local feed/pet store to assist with programs at Visitor Center
Debris Field Spraying – the debris field where remnants of the Kinzua Viaduct sit is sprayed annually to prevent overgrowth of vegetation and existence of invasive species. This action allows for better viewscapes by visiting park patrons.
Kooser
Needs
ADA fishing pier
Addition of fish habitat structures in Kooser Lake
Improvements to the day use area.
Completed
Rehab Mighty Oak pavilion
Lackawanna
Needs
Renovate existing playground and add swings in same area
Environmental Learning Center interpretive display
Waysides throughout park
Complete energy audit and fund recommendations
New docks
Sustainable landscape with native plants near wildlife viewing area and parking lot islands in day use
Additional cottage/cabin colony
ADA accessible boat launch
Completed
Resurface and extend paved trail through day use to meet ADA guidelines
Laurel Hill
Needs
Rehab Group Camp 2 (CCC Camp) Buildings of the Main Unit
Rehab the Countryman Barn roof and foundation
Outdoor classroom/pavilion at Jones Mill Run (around existing CCC chimney)
Extension of the Copper Kettle Trail
Continue habitat improvements to Countryman tract for both game and non-game species
Completed
Rehab Group Camp 2 (CCC camp) Recreation Hall
Update Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail kiosk
Install EZ Dock at Laurel Hill Lake
Laurel Mountain
Needs
Historic Midway Cabin restoration and stabilization
Kiosk for year round visitor information
Park entrance sign
Laurel Ridge/LHHT
Needs
Construction of new firewood storage buildings at eight Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail shelters (4 of 8 completed)
Reconstruct fireboxes in the shelters
Completed
Repoint chimneys and rehab fireboxes in six Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail shelters
Bear poles in shelter areas to hang food out of harm's way (7)
Lehigh Gorge
Needs
Add historical waysides
Glen Onoko Public Boat Launch Improvements
Maintenance and upgrades to Rim Trail along Bald Mountain
Improve trails to Locks
Invasive removal along the Lehigh River
Clear vegetation from significant lock sites
Linn Run
Needs
Grove Run fountain rehabilitatioin
Cabin staining
Water to Adams Falls picnic area
Pavilion at Grove Run
Playground for day use area
CXT in 3 locations
Streambank improvement and habitat plantings
Control hemlock wooly adelgid
WiFi booster
Completed
Park entrance signs for Linn Run
Trout nursery rehab
Maintenance building staining
Little Buffalo
Needs
Amphitheater at campground
Playground in pool area
New lake view pavilion
Replace ash trees in pool and day use areas
Renovate Blue Ball Tavern spring house
Completed
Accessible canoe/kayak/boat launch docks
Playground for Mill area
Playground for campground
Little Pine
Needs
CXT restroom at lower picnic area
Large container stock tree plantings
Replace campground playground
Woody debris removal on dam
Completed
Split rail fencing
10 kayaks and paddles for Get Outdoors PA programming
Locust Lake
Needs
Repave the existing dilapidated fitness trail along the Lake Trail around lake
Expansion of playground
Repave ramp down to ADA pier
Rehabilitate amphitheater
Replace picnic tables and fire rings
Boat dock for park patrol boat for emergency response
Loyalsock State Forest
Needs
Emergency access bridge at Haystacks Rapids
Field latrine at Little Bear Creek
Field latrine at Jakersville
Fix 2 outlet boxes to the dams in waterfall habitat
Roadside campsite improvements
ADA Improvements at Little Bear Creek
Repair drainage issues on Bridle Trail
Lyman Run
Needs
Suspension bridge for Lyman Run Trail ford
Kayak/canoe racks for launch area
Accessible boat launch
Accessible fishing pier
Wildlife viewing platform
Completed
Playground for day use area
M.K. Goddard
Needs
Construct amphitheatre/stage at Marina Point
Bike trail waysides
Replace courtesy dock
Accessible kayak launch
Add small "b" docks
Red maple plantings to replace ash trees
Planting Speckled Alder Shrubs in Early Succession Habitat
New park office
Repave parkinglots
Completed
Playground
Accessible fishing pier
Marsh Creek
Needs
Upgrades/updates to playgrounds
Trail crew tools and equipment (trimmers and weedwhackers)
Park road/trail paving
Completed
Replace all old park benches
Reblaze all park trails
Solar lighting upgrades on west side
McConnells Mill
Needs
Rehabilitate Charles Chubb reflection pool
Improve Rim Road climbing area
Mill Restoration Projects: Rehabilitate sidewalk at mill and out to overlook
Mill Restoration Projects: Reconnect grain elevator and other mill equipment to turbine
Mill Restoration Projects: Reinforce retaining wall across from mill
Mill Restoration Projects: Replace raceway gate
Mill Restoration Projects: Repointing of Mill foundation
Mill Restoration Projects: New accessible comfort station to replace existing one
Mill Restoration Projects: Improve Mill entrance for acccessibility
Mill Restoration Projects: Consider accessibility of Mill parking lot
Mill Restoration Projects: Replace Mill interpretive panels
Replace playground; consider natural playground with climbable boulders
Add accessible ramps to bridges
Work with Three Rivers Paddling Group to install stream monitoring gauge with internet feed for paddling community
Treatment against woolly adelgid
Volunteering (Heritage Festival; Historical research documentation and inventory)
Complete stair trail rehab
Invasive plant monitoring and treatment
Completed
Undertake feasibility/design for safety improvement/pedestrian flow at Breakneck Bridge and Kildoo Falls
Mill Restoration Projects: Work with park OPS staff to develop, purchase, and install new interpretive signage at the Mill
Memorial Lake
Needs
Install a pavilion at Lower Road parking lot
Middle Road comfort station improvements
Playground
Michaux State Forest
Needs
Composting latrine at Long Pine Run Reservoir
Black light trapping equipment
Ruffed grouse and American woodcock web-based monitoring program
Trail posts for shared use trail system
Mini excavator for trail construction and maintenance
Hydro-axe head for habitat improvement
Completed
Presure wash graffiti at Hammonds and Buzzard Rocks
Interpretive signage and wayside at Hammonds Rocks
Restoration, photography and interpretation at POW/Camp Michaux
Steel gates at Mt. Cydonia Natural Area to protect vernal ponds
Citizen science invasive species management
Accessible bird viewing blinds
Woodcock habitat restoration
Mont Alto
Needs
Playground replacement
Native plantings to replace hazard trees
Remove poison ivy
Moraine
Needs
Modern Cabin renovations (flooring, appliances, curtains, etc.)
Oil well interpretive exhibits
Rehab education pavilion #7
ADA Beach Access Improvements Pleasant Valley/Lakeview
ADA kayak/canoe launch area
Native tree plantings for shade at both swimming areas
Removal of invasive shrub species and replanting with native species offering higher nutrition value
Food concession patio amenities/tables/chairs
New sand beach at Pleasant Valley
Create indoor classroom at Pavilion #7
Park Office interpretive area improvements
Purchase ADA kayaks (kits & accessories)
South Shore entrance landscape improvements
Establish early succession and young forest habitat for species diversity
Replace boat motors
Depth gauge for patrol boat
Sonar equipment for boat (water based searches)
Equip cabin colony with generators (perhaps solar powered)
Completed
New furniture for modern cabins
Rehabilitate public boat launches
Moshannon State Forest
Needs
Dimensional lumber to replace aging trail bridges and signage
Limestone aggregate for several camping sites throughout the district
ATV utility cart for various recreation and wildlife projects that have limited access for a licensed motor vehicle
DR brush mower
Trail brushing tools such as hand snips, loppers, small chainsaws and pole saws
Completed
Box trailer to store and move volunteer equipment for Quehanna Division
Mt. Pisgah
Needs
Fiberglass bridge for Oh Susanna trail (top priority)
General trail and flood damage repair
Fiberglass bridge for mill stream trail
Adventure Playground at nature center
Accessible trail sponsorship: a one-mile blacktopped trail that meets ADA specifications
Completed
New pavilion
Amphitheater
Taxidermy specimens
Ice house for programming
Nescopeck
Needs
“Teaching” pavilion adjacent to Lake Frances
Boardwalk through the wetlands areas to be used for educational purposes
Interpretive waysides for office's green features
Native wildflower meadow
Neshaminy
Needs
New trail running parallel to Delaware Drive and connecting to inner loop and river walk
New pavilion and parking area rehab in rear parking lots
Restore the Logan formal gardens with landscaping, native plants, fencing, benches and ponds
A solar array and/or small scale wind turbine at the park office
Nockamixon
Needs
Conduct a boundary line survey to re-establish the park boundary
Replace slides at the pool
Purchase a trailer to haul kayaks for programs
Construct a pavilion at the marina and Tower Road
Construct a new park office building
Replace the pit latrines at Tower Road
Replace pit latrines at Tohickon
Replace pit latrines at fishing pier
Construct a viewing area at the Dam spillway overlook
Low clearance dock for seniors at Tohickon launch area
Build a bridge across the Tohickon Creek to connect the High Bridge & Quarry trails by the Hostel
Rebuild the ADA fishing pier at Tohickon
Repave Haycock Launch Road
Plant trees in day use areas
Purchase a tree chipper
Purchase a new motor for the pontoon boat
Install solar lights at Tohickon
Install outdoor lighting along the walkway between parking lot 12 and the environmental education center
Control invasive species throughout the park
Install a playground at the Cabin area
Completed
Solar lights at the fishing pier
Solar lights at Three Mile launch ramps
Install an ADA launch/EZ Dock at Tohickon Launch
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
Needs
Outdoor Teaching Classroom - an open air pavilion like structure complimenting Nolde architecture, including half a dozen picnic tables
Stone masonry repairs to historic 1830’s PA Bank Barn foundation wall and cold cellar
Stone masonry and floor joist repairs to the historic Sawmill; roof cleaning/painting and gutters/downspouts installed
Stone masonry repairs to 1926 Nolde Forest Mansion Formal Garden and Stone Patio – stone walls and patios require minor repairs and regrouting to prevent further deterioration. (Photo attached.) Historic 1911 Forester’s House Retaining Wall Repair – Approximately one-quarter of the stone retaining wall in rear of residence is bulging and near failing. If the wall collapses it will cause damage to the residence and far greater work to repair. The project requires some excavation behind wall, installation of drainage, setting stones back in place, and repointing. Moss has been removed since wall began bulging in 2020 to reduce moisture buildup that is creating issue.
ADA Pathway connecting historic Sawmill Parking Area and Environmental Education Center / Park Office
Completed
Natural play area
Frog Pond Dam rebuilt and redecked the boardwalk
Ohiopyle
Needs
Stone house renovation for riverfront overnight
Potter Springhouse renovation and interpretation
Playground equipment (campground & Tharp Knob)
ADA trail & deck at Baughman Overlook
Replacement of three hiking trail bridges lost to storm damage
Develop and install waysides at Cucumber Falls and Baughman Rock Overlook
Reconstruct ADA Fishing Pier on Meadow Run
Cardboard Compactor for Recycling
Mower
Electrify Pavilions at Tharp
Wayside at Keister Park
Wifi for Visitor Center
CXT for Old Mitchell
Completed
New roofing on campground restrooms
Volleyball court renovation
Softball field renovation
Pavilion and restroom at Sugarloaf
GAP biker/hiker campground
Oil Creek
Needs
Historic Egbert House rehab interior
Renovations & shelters for new organized group tent camping area at Wildcat Hollow
McCrea Farm
Chimney rehab of current shelters
The "Missing Link" bike trail connection
Repaving, culvert and shoulder repair on bike trail
Stream habitat improvements
Timberstand Improvement throughout park
Plantings near swinging bridge
Restore boardwalk at Petroleum Center (underway)
New restroom facilities for day use areas
Completed
Playground for Blood Farm day use area
Informational kiosks
Ole Bull
Needs
Playground for campground 2
Native trees to replace ash removed from park (30-40)
Folding tables and chairs for park
Swings for lodge
Parker Dam
Needs
Enclose sap tank
Add electrical and awning to protect front entrance at Pavilion 7 and sugar shack
Boat rack for rental-12 spaces
Masonry repairs to stone steps and wall at beach area
Masonry repairs to chimneys on rustic cabins
Masonry repairs to pilings under Tyler cabin to keep from falling
Installation of new switch at trail entrance for amphitheater path lighting
New carpeting in Environmental Education Classroom
Swingset for day use area
Benches for playground areas
New pavilion located below the CCC museum- (this site has connections for water and sewage)
Native tree plantings for day use and campground areas
Power broom for cleaning ice skating surface (supports Friends of Parker Dam ice skate rentals)
LED Lighting upgrades for rustic cabins
Potential solar panel install at beach and office
Penn-Roosevelt
Needs
Organized Group area pavilion
Trails
Completed
Tent pad materials at the Organized Group area
Pinchot State Forest
Needs
Concrete sealed vault latrine at Manny Gordon Recreation Area ($115,000)
Concrete sealed vault latrine at D&L Trail Black Diamond Trailhead ($115,000)
Picnic pavilion
Pine Grove Furnace
Needs
Furnace stack rehabilitation
Repair and upgrade main water line
Removal of invasive barberry throughout park
WSG at mansion and Laurel beach
Completed
Bridge on Mountain Creek Trail
Playground
Bridge on Koppenhaver Trail
Campground trail
Native shrubs and trees behind office
Point
Needs
Hazardous tree removal and replacement
Terrazzo repairs
Bluestone repairs
Granite tracery and lighting repairs
Flag Bastion project (rather a large undertaking)
Green wall at the food concession
Resource management: turf management
Planting bed spraying and hazardous tree removal
Completed
EZ Dock Installation & ADA access kayak launch
Native planting bed restoration prior to fountain open
Rehab Tracery Lighting
Replace the shrubs along Commonwealth Place
Presque Isle
Needs
Perry Monument Phase 2 rehab
TREC Garden native plantings
Replacement of marina docks
Beach wheelchairs
Beach dune native plantings
Jet Ski and Rescue Board for Lifeguard
UTV for lifeguards
UTV for rangers
MARSARS board for Ice Rescue
Sonar equipment for boat (water based searches)
Big Belly Trash Compactors for TREC
TREC Classroom Presentation Systems Upgrade
Prince Gallitzin
Needs
Pavilion at Kilbuck Sailboat Launch to replace Sail Shade - $25000
Native tree plantings to replace 900 trees removed for emerald ash borer infestation - $5-10000
Funding for entertainers and AV equipment for Muskrat Beach - $1500
Completed
Pavilion at marina to replace Sail Shade
ADA kayak launch and dock (top priority) - $35000
ADA beach chair for Muskrat Beach - $1900
Promised Land
Needs
Wetland boardwalk near the wildlife observation station
Natural playground for main picnic area
ADA accessibility to the beach and washhouse
20-30 trees for the campground and other areas of the park
Pymatuning
Needs
Launch Ramp Rehab
Buoy replacements (approx. 40 includes anchors)
Cabin Rehab
Campground Rehab
Replace picnic tables in the day use areas
Rehab pavilion shelters 2 and 5
Westinghouse Torpedo Historic Site Development with interpretive panels
Playground at Linesville Beach
Install EZ Dock at Pymatuning Reservoir
Install EZ Dock at Shenango River
Shoreline stabilization at Bradford Woods
Improved parking at Linesville Marina
Spillway Bike Trail extension ammenities
Trees and shrubs for shoreline erosion and mowing reduction
Kubota UTV 6 Passenger for special event program support/invasive species control
10 KW Solar Panel Array Park Office
Wi-FI Development Jamestown Marina/Campground
Invasive species removal both aquatic (hydrilla/lotus) and land (honeysuckle/multiflora)
Boat Launch Steward Volunteers
Completed
Accessible Golf
Build accessible picnic pavilion
Raccoon Creek
Needs
CXT restroom at Pioneer
CCC Monument
Pavilion at Beach Road
Sugar Shack Pavilion-environmental education opportunities
Wildflower Preserve visitors center exhibits
Install pedestrian/bicycle exercise loop at old picnic area
Tree replenishment throughout park
Campground playground
Completed
Mineral Springs waysides
Reeds Gap
Needs
Recycled plastic bulletin boards
Funding and labor for tree planting in day use and overnight areas
Replace damaged footbridge across Honey Creek for camper access to shower house/restrooms
Ridley Creek
Needs
New pavilion at organized group tent camping
New entrance signs
Playground
Mansion garden restoration
Invasive spraying and removal
Ryerson Station
Needs
Install natural playground in the campground
Pavilion in Well Hollow (use fireplace from old cabin)
Add interpretive elements to visitor center
Revisit previously denied invasives removal grant
S.B. Elliott
Needs
Playground in day use area
Tree plantings
Campground electrical upgrades
Relocation of two pavilions in campground to day use area
Renovation of "tourist cabin" for overnight accommodations
Renovations to Pennsylvania Center and old office for overnight accommodations or upgraded meeting space
Samuel S. Lewis
Needs
Second pavilion near ball field
Completed
Convert concession building into educational center
Furniture and supplies for educational center
Tree plantings
New Playground
Sinnemahoning
Needs
CXT restroom in boat launch
Floating docks
Tents/awnings for festivals at wildlife center
Modular playground equipment in campground
Kayaks with trailer
Enclosed trailer to haul/store equipment
Invasive removal of Mile-A-Minute and restoration of natives.
Native Tree and shrub plantings for shade and screening
Maple Tree plantings for picnic area
Sizerville
Needs
Interpretive panel for historic CCC stone pit latrine
Tree planting to replace dying ash trees in campground and day use area
Backhoe
Streambank rehabilitation in campground
Sproul State Forest
Needs
Trail maintenance and foot bridge construction
Food plot maintenance and other habitat enhancements
Susquehannock
Needs
Amphitheater
Restore Long home
Interpretive signage for Long home
Interpretive signage for Beech Tree
Interpretive signage for Neel foundation
Playground
Completed
Replace exhibit
Tree Plantings
Group camp fire rings
Swatara
Needs
Drill well and install potable water system - Sind Siding or Swopes Valley
Rail Trail Improvements from Inwood to Lickdale
Rail Trail Improvements from Swopes to Pinegrove
Shade and aesthetic trees at Swopes Valley parking lot
Tobyhanna
Needs
Bike parking/ public repair station along Blue Trail
Completed
Bobcat Snowblower Attachment
Lake treatment
Rehab ADA Fishing Pier
Trough Creek
Needs
Rehab historic furnace stack
Rehab old visitor center (CCC Log Cabin-tree removal, masonry, interior)
Bike riding berm on park road
Small kiosk at Balanced Rock
Two interpretive panels at CCC dam site
Accessible fishing pier
Completed
Bike for Ranger Patrol (Granted by REI)
Amphitheater upgrades
Playground in campground/Area 5
Plant trees in day use area
Tuscarora
Needs
Replace picnic tables and grills
Boat dock for park patrol boat for emergency response
Completed
Rehab wooden rail steps throughout the day use area
Tyler
Needs
New pole barn for volunteer equipment storage, salt storage, park use and general storage
Boat ramp at boathouse area
Shoreline improvement at boathouse area
Completed
Expansion of interpretive native garden near park office
Varden Conservation Area
Needs
Trail repairs and upgrades around Tannery Access Pond Loop
Stone, geofabric, for trail improvements for potential cross country racing
Interpretive signage for historical structures and foundations
Warriors Path
Needs
CXT Vault toilets to replace existing latrine in Area #2 for new rail trail trailhead - $50000
Parking lot area and kiosk for H&BT Rail Trail trailhead - $5000
Bike riding berm along main park road from trailhead to trail entrance (Approx. 0.6 mi.) - $5000
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Needs
Visitor’s Center ADA walkway from parking lot to crosswalk ($10,000)
Riverwalk trail, benches and waysides ($50,000)
Rehab Embarkation Point ($200,000)
Mature tree replacement throughout park ($10,000)
Weiser State Forest
Needs
Pole building at Roaring Creek Tract
Roaring Creek chimney repairs
Byer's Island boat portage
Taylorsville parking and trail development
Frost-free bottle fill/water fountain for new parking lot at Natalie
Bicycle work stand at Natalie parking area
Frost-free bottle fill/water fountain for Weiser RMC exterior
Interactive trail mapper for Natalie Trail Project
Benches for new parking area for Natalie Trail Project
White Clay Creek Preserve
Needs
Replace park signs
Bike rack for park office ($800)
Bog turtle habitat improvements/wetland restoration ($10,000)
Native tree planting
Install culvert on PennDel Trail near David Sat Rock ($10,000)
Repair washouts on PennDel Trail ($10,000 to $100,000)
Tombstone restoration work at LTMH cemetery
Convert lawn to pollinator meadow near park office ($6,000)
Completed
Rebuild wash-outs on Penn-Del Trail (MANY!)
William Penn State Forest
Needs
Walk behind Billy Goat Rough Cut mower for trail work
Good quality first aid kit for trail workers (with tourniquets and compress bandages)
Worlds End
Needs
Planting native plants along stream bank and throughout park
Planting trees and shrubs for screenings between family campground sites
Trail work throughout the park
Continue treatment for removal of invasives
Completed
Streambank stabilization in rustic cabin area
Playground
Amphitheater
Yellow Creek
Needs
Playground at beach
New picnic pavilion in day use area
Kayak launch take-out