DCNR Announces Construction Project To Improve Visitor Experience, Program Services At Cherry Springs State Park In Potter County
COUDERSPORT- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources State Parks Director John Hallas Thursday announced the beginning of a construction project to reconfigure the entrances at Cherry Springs State Park in Potter County.
The project will create a new entrance to the public programming area of the park, eliminating issues caused by headlights at the current entry/exit point to the astronomy fields.
“This new, reconfigured entrance will change visitor flow into the park and help manage the larger crowds we are seeing at Cherry Springs,” Hallas said. “We are truly excited to create the best experience for all visitors to the park and thank the public in advance for its patience with this project.”
In addition to moving the park entrance, the project will construct a new contact station for information, lit visitor walkways, a programming pavilion, amphitheater, and new parking areas.
“Part of the Master Plan for Cherry Springs was the relocation of the park entrance, and we are thankful to the local astronomers and park visitors who have helped the Bureau of State Parks determine what is best for all at Cherry Springs, especially when it comes to the dark sky viewing opportunities,” Hallas said.
The project is underway and will be completed in the fall.
No impacts are expected to fall events, though there may be programming modifications. Contact the park office or check the Cherry Springs web page for details.
Governor Josh Shapiro is supporting the outdoor recreation economy by proposing an $8.5 million additional investment in parks and forests that will make Pennsylvania a premier destination for exceptional outdoor experiences, benefiting the economic competitiveness of communities, tourism, and public health.
State parks like Cherry Springs offer fantastic outdoor experiences that make Pennsylvania — The Great American Getaway.
Outdoor recreation adds $17 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy, supporting 164,344 jobs, and accounting for 1.8 percent of the Commonwealth’s gross domestic product, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Cherry Springs State Park sits within the Pennsylvania Wilds Conservation Landscape and the Pennsylvania Route 6 Heritage Corridor.
Visit the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website for more information about Cherry Springs State Park and check out the department’s Calendar of Events for events on public lands.
