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.

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.