From staff reports
Two Mile Run County Park is in for a busy 2019 season.
“There are a lot of events at the park this year,” park director Rich Mihalic said at Tuesday’s Venango County commissioners meeting.
The 2,695-acre public park at 471 Beach Road near Franklin offers a 144-acre lake and 38 miles of trails. It also provides 14 pavilions, a cottage, farmhouse and campsites available for rental.
– April 13 to May 18 – Franklin YMCA programs are held in the park.
– April 27 – Mountain Bike Race at Pioneer Flats
– May 10 – Campgrounds open, weather permitting
– May 19 – Fundraiser at Lockwood (alternate date of Aug. 19)
– May 25 and 26 – Boat races on Justus Lake
– June 8 – PEC/Dice Ride at Lockwood
– June 8 – Crosby Beach opens, weather permitting
– June 14, 15 and 16 – Ohio Horse Council Trail Ride at Lockwood
– June 29 – Rock and Roll Ride at Lockwood
– July 12, 13 and 14 – International Bow Hunters Shoot at Pioneer Flats and surrounding area
– July 20 – Scavenger Trail Ride Hunt at Lockwood
– Aug. 3 and 4 – VARHA fundraiser at Lockwood
– Sept. 7 – Kayak event at Crosby Beach
– Sept. 14 – Monte Carlo Trail Ride at Lockwood
– Sept. 19 to 22 – PEC statewide ride at Lockwood
– Oct. 12 – Rocky Grove Cross Country invitational at Pioneer Flats.
Additional information on events and rentals is available by contacting the park office at (814) 676-6116 or (877) 896-6453.
