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Friday, May 3, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Spring Stars

Spend an evening in the park gazing up at the night sky. Learn some simple tools and skills that your entire family can use to enjoy stargazing. Learn how to spot a few simple constellations, and how to use a sky chart. Then, sit back and enjoy the spring night sky!

Bring a chair or blanket and binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather and meet at the Launch 3 pavilion.

Saturday, May 4,
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Seeing Shapes in Spring Wildflowers

Spring has sprung, and it is time to get out and see the beauty of the woods. Learn how to identify these flowers by observing shapes and symmetry and learn some common uses of them with the park naturalist.

Afterward, create your own flower to take home using materials provided by nature in your own mosaic artwork. This program is for families with young children. Please wear sturdy footwear. Registration is required, please call the office to register at (724) 253-4833.

Thursday, May 9, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Spring Bloom Bike Ride

Join the park naturalist for an evening bike ride on the John C. Oliver Multi-Purpose Loop Trail. In spring, this 12-mile loop bike trail is in full bloom with many different types of spring wildflowers guiding the way. As we ride around the lake with the spring air in our hair, we will make stops to talk about the flowers in bloom.

Please bring water and your own bike if you have one, if not please let park staff know at registration is you need to borrow a park bike. Park bikes are limited. Helmets must be worn during the ride. Registration is required, please call the office to register at (724) 253-4833.

Saturday, May 11, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Mother's Day Weekend Brunch and Hike

Moms, do you want to have brunch cooked for you and a little time to yourself? Come enjoy a peaceful morning with park staff for a brunch and hike. Learn how to cook a quiche outside with charcoal and a Dutch oven. Then, head out on a guided wildflower hike on Falling Run Nature Trail, a 0.7-mile, more difficult hiking trail.

After you have worked up an appetite from your hike, enjoy a slice of freshly cooked quiche. Please notify us of food allergies at registration. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $5, due the day of the event. To register, call the park office (724) 253-4833..

Friday, May 17 at 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Spring Wild Teas

Wake up and enjoy the morning and nature with some wild teas with the Park Naturalist. Nature has a lot to offer, including edible plants. Some of these plants were used by our ancestors and many are still enjoyed today in herbal tea. Not only will you get to taste test the teas to find your favorite, but you will also learn how to make them, about the plants they came from, and collection practices/precautions. 

You may bring your own snack, maybe a crumpet or two, to enjoy with your tea. Please bring your own mug for sampling. Registration is required, please call the office to register at (724) 253-4833.

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Maurice K. Goddard State Park

To view a slideshow of park photos, click on "Goddard Photos" at the top of the page.

 

Mercer County boasts a 2,800 - acre wonder — the lake, wetlands, fields and forests of Maurice K. Goddard State Park.

Lake Wilhelm marina at Maurice K. Goddard State Park

The park marina basks under a summer sun.

 

Named for the father of Pennsylvania’s state park system, Goddard is a perfect place for biking, fishing, boating, and picnicking. It’s also close to hunting opportunities at Gamelands 270.

Founded in 2002, the Friends of Goddard (or FROG) assist the park in many ways: They raise funds for special projects, help coordinate cleanups, and organize the annual Pioneer Frolic, now Country at the Crick, the last weekend in June, as well as Music at the Marina in August. FROG's accomplishments include donation of a shelter for the park’s 12-mile paved bike trail and of a playground for children at the marina.

 

hawk

A wildlife educator demonstrates the grasping power of a hawk.

 

FROG membership is free. Become a "friend" and get involved. Your help is needed with :

 

Young reenactors cross wooden swords at the Pioneer Frolic

Young reenactors cross wooden swords at the Pioneer Frolic.

 

The Friends of Goddard State Park meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the park office building. We are looking for people with all types of interests, including nearby landowners, boaters, birders, hunters, bikers, and others.The Friends of Goddard are a partner group with the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation (PPFF).

 

milkweed

Milkweed and many other flowers grow wild at Goddard State Park.

 

bike trail

The bike trail at Goddard State Park provides scenic views year-round.

 

car show

Classic autos gleam at the Music at the Marina car show.

 

Music at the Marina

Children play in front of the stage at Music at the Marina.