Lawrence County, New Castle Pa, McConnells Mill, 16th Annual Heritage Festival

Mc Connells Mill State Park, in Lawrence County about 2o minutes from New Castle, Pennsylvania, encompasses around 2,546 acres of magnificent Slippery Rock Gorge. The park is open year round from sunrise to sunset. It is a spectacular park that entertains thousands of visitors every year. Mc Connells Mill is not your usual park. It has two picnic areas next to the parking area at the northern end of the gorge, near the Old Mill. The park has many shaded picnic tables, charcoal grills. but no covered pavilions.Restrooms are located near the picnic areas. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. The park has a play field for softball or other summer activities and in the winter the field is used for sledding.

Climbing and rappelling enthusiast take advantage of the two areas available to properly equipped and experienced climbers.

Although the park is a magnificent wonder of nature, it is also a can be dangerous. The waters of Slippery Rock Creek are swift and furious. There have been serious accidents and drownings and there is NO SWIMMING ALLOWED.

Fishing is permitted anywhere along Slippery Rock Creek with the exception of the dam structure area. The best fishing is for trout and bass

Pets are permitted in the park but must be controlled at all times and on a leash.

Camping is not available at the park although there are near by camp grounds.

• Hikers love the nature hiking trails within the park. Hikers should allow approximately 4.5 hours to hike the entire trail. For a safe hike hikers should

wear sturdy shoes

stay on the trail

Carry drinking water. DO NOT drink from the streams, springs or lakes without first properly treating the water.

Check the weather no hiking in thunder storms or heavy snow.

Be sure to lock valuables left in your car that iyou parked in the parking lot

This year 16th Annual Mc Connells Mill Heritage Festival will be held on September 27 th and 28 th. This festival celebration is the highlight of the year ----CHECK ON THE POSTED FLYER

For more information on the park contact

McConnells Mill State Park

c/o Moraine State Park

225 Pleasant Valley Road

Portersville, Pa 16051-9650

724-368-8851

e-mail moraine@state.pa.us

www.state.pa.us

A special Thank You and * credit for photos and information to

Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency

www.lawrencecounty.com/tourism/

phone 724-654-8408

This post is only a brief descriptions of the features of McConnells Mill State Park for more details and in depth information on reservations,rules,regulations and warnings please be advised to contact toll free 888-PA-PARKS, Mon thr Sat 7a.m. to 5 p.m.

This year 16th Annual Mc Connells Mill Heritage Festival will be held on September 27 th and 28 th. This festival celebration is the highlight of the year with something for everyone.

See you at the festival...another Lawrence County Event

Visitors entering McConnell's Mill State Park should be aware of the natural hazards and steep terrain of the Slippery Rock Gorge. The area contains smooth rocks that are often damp and slippery, and varying degree of whitewater conditions including deep pools, rapids and swift currents.

Adults should be aware of these features and exercise caution to protect themselves and children from accidents.

Numerous accidents here have resulted in injury and death. PLEASE EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AND STAY ON TRAILS