The pastures
of this former horse farm were restored to their natural beauty
the week of May 19, 2003.
When Raccoon
Creek State Park acquired the land, the old farm's collection
of long abandoned vehicles and machinery had become an eyesore.
Two farm trucks had been pastured so long that large trees
had grown up through their engine compartments. A fuel tank,
concrete blocks, barrels and other old metal items had been
piled among the trees many years ago, waiting for proper disposal.
Park staff and
PA CleanWays of Beaver County directed the cleanup of the
farm, which is presently home to the park manager. The contractor,
Moran Excavating of Aliquippa, recycled 10.25 tons of scrap
metal, including a 1940's vintage moving & storage trailer,
and properly disposed of the remaining 5.61 tons of debris,
restoring the area to a grassy meadow.
To ensure proper
disposal of waste, DCNR encourages residents of Beaver County
to contact their Recycling Coordinator at (724) 843-9450.
Raccoon Creek State Park Cleanup Team
Grubbs Auto Wrecking
Moran Excavating
PA CleanWays of Beaver County
Raccoon Creek State Park Employees
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Raccoon
Creek State Park has continued to develop from the park's
beginning as a Recreational Demonstration Area operated by
the National Park Service in the 1930s, to one of the largest
and most beautiful state parks in Pennsylvania.
Facilities
at the park are a mix from the early Civilian Conservation
Corps camps to modern facilities. The park provides recreational
opportunities for camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming,
boating, hunting, and various winter sporting activities such
as cross-country skiing. In addition to recreational areas,
there are large tracts of undeveloped land. The 7,572-acre
park features the beautiful 101-acre Raccoon Lake.
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This page last updated July 31, 2003.
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