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Keep up with recent Park and Friends' happenings. Check out our latest newsletter: Fall/Winter 2024 Newsletter (Subscribe here)

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Photo Contest!

• First prize - Jenn Walker, December Fog
• Second prize - Tom Hooper, Shades of Green
• Third prize - Randy Rainville, Ridley Creek and Rock
• Honorable Mention - Tom Hooper, Close Encounter

View a slideshow of the 2024 Photo Contest entries here!

A Rainy Day Surprise at RCSP, by Gary Sawyer

I walked the MUT on the afternoon of March 18 [2021]. Had the whole loop to myself - just one other walker on the 4.5 mile loop.

The Vernal Pool at roughly mile 1.1 was in full throat with Spring Peepers and Wood Frogs. I've attached a recording (click the play button below to hear.). You could see frogs on the surface, and several balls of mating animals. Also attached is a photo of the sign Gary Stolz made up. (Please click the photo to zoom in and read the vernal pools sign.)

The Spring Peepers remind me of growing up in New Hampshire next to a small swamp. Yes, a source of mosquitos in the summer, but we fished the little stream that ran through it and skated on the marsh when it flooded in winter.

Trail Maps

Ridley Creek State Park hiking trail maps and GPX trail files are now available on our Trail Map page.

Friends Trail Work

Register as a Conservation Volunteer with the State to express your interests and let us know who is volunteering!

The Friends of Ridley Creek State Park organize volunteer trailwork the first Saturday morning of each month, rain or shine. Volunteers have aided in building bridges and erosion controls and taking ou tblowdowns on the trails.,

Trail areas in need are always being identified. Think about joining the fun the first Saturday of each month!