Sand replenishment on Presque Isle State Park’s beaches isn’t set to start until after the swimming season begins on Memorial Day weekend. Park Operations Manager Matt Greene said work will be done with as little interference to swimming as possible by shifting operations to accommodate both the work and swimmers. “We’re anticipating sand work should […]
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Costs to extend Presque Isle trail doubles, putting it’s construction on hold
Plans to build a multipurpose trail from the Tom Ridge Environmental Center to the multipurpose trail at Presque Isle State Park are on hold. That’s because trail construction costs most recently were estimated at $9.5 million, more than double the original estimate of $3.8 million in 2019. Millcreek Township had planned to provide $1.3 million […]
Erie area’s Presque Isle Skating & Event Center has new owners and a new name
Presque Isle Skating & Event Center, a 17,000-square-foot skating rink on West Lake Road, has a new name and new owners who plan to make some changes. Jeni Lanier, who already owns two roller rinks, one in North Carolina and another in Indiana, closed recently on a deal to purchase the Millcreek Township rink from […]
Presque Isle State Park needs you. Volunteer for the annual spring clean-up at Pa. park
Lend a hand to help keep the most-visited state park in Pennsylvania healthy and inviting. The 68th annual Presque Isle Spring Clean-Up is accepting volunteers to pick up litter along beaches and trails April 27 from 8 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are needed to help with the annual Presque Isle State Park Spring Cleaj-Up April […]