Mary H. Wood Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

Wood Park is a popular destination located in the state of Pennsylvania. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities in the park, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The area is known for its scenic beauty and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal location for relaxation and recreation.

One of the main attractions in the park is the lake, which is stocked with a variety of fish species. Anglers can cast their lines and try to catch bass, trout, and other fish. The park also offers several hiking trails, including the popular Mary Wood Trail, which provides stunning views of the surrounding wilderness.

Other points of interest in the park include picnic areas, playgrounds, and sports fields. Visitors can also take advantage of the park's camping facilities, which include RV sites and tent camping areas.

Interesting facts about Mary H. Wood Park include its history as a former coal mining area. The park was established in the 1960s and has since become a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park is named after Mary H. Wood, a local conservationist who worked to protect the area's natural resources.

The best time of year to visit Mary H. Wood Park depends on the activities you plan to do. Spring and summer are ideal for fishing and hiking, while fall offers beautiful foliage and cooler temperatures. Winter activities include ice fishing and cross-country skiing.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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