A Note of Appreciation

We are truly grateful for your generous support during the 2026 Giving Challenge. On April 15–16, your contributions helped us raise $4,400 (pre-match), making a real difference in our ability to preserve Oscar Scherer Park’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, provideeducational programs for all ages, and create memorable experiences for every visitor.
Your gift helps protect vital resources, supports learning through interpretive events, and allows us to enhance the park for our community—now and into the future.
We’re excited to use part of these funds to plan a new multi-dimensional playground, bringing more fun and adventure to Oscar Scherer Park.
Thank you for being such an important part of our community. Your continued involvement means the world to us.
Stay connected! Visit our Friends of Oscar Scherer website and follow our Facebook page for the latest news, upcoming events, and ways you can get involved.

With heartfelt thanks, Dave Wankowski President – Friends of Oscar Scherer Park

PARK UPDATE – 19th April 2026

Trails – Red and Green trails will remain partially closed due to Eagle nesting season. Trails will reopen after May 15th.
Nature Center – Please click HERE to check for our opening days and times.
Canoe and kayak rentals – Open – All reservations are now made by clicking this link to Whenever Watersports. 
Tram Tours and Night paddles – Closed for the season.
Glamping Sites – NOW AVAILABLE. Reserve on line HERE –  What the papers say about Glamping at Oscar Scherer!

Please continue to visit this website as we will post updates as they are available.
Thank you,
Matt Kruse – Park Manager

Friends of Oscar Scherer Park

About Us

The FOSP is a 501c3 non-profit organization; officially designated a CSO – Citizen Support Organization – by the Department of Environmental Protection. We operate under usual non-profit guidelines but have DEP oversight, due to our affiliation to a state park.

Our purpose is to raise funds from events and appropriate grants that can be used by Oscar Scherer State Park for projects and equipment purchases. Basically the “Friends” make up the shortfall in state funding and also plan more ambitious projects that we consider beneficial to the park.

Click HERE for the latest FOSP UPDATE NewLetter

Campsite Reservations

All Oscar Scherer State Park Campsite Reservations, except Glamping Sites,
can be reserved online HERE; or by calling toll free 1-800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time.