Welcome to the Friends of Potato Creek State Park website!
The purpose and mission of the Friends of Potato Creek State Park, Inc. is to develop and support projects and events that help preserve, restore, manage, and
interpret the natural and cultural heritage as well as the recreational opportunities of Potato Creek State Park.
Become a member and:
Support the conservation and enhancement of the natural resources that are unique to Potato Creek State Park
Support interpretive and educational programming that encourages land use ethics
Encourage a greater appreciation for the social and cultural history and the natural beauty of Potato Creek State Park
Support scientific and historical research of the Park's resources
Support the design, construction and maintenance of facilities that enhance the experiences of Park visitors
Generate funding, separate from the revenue and legislative appropriations, to be used for conservation of resources, facilities and interpretation
Provide an avenue of volunteer service for Potato Creek State Park
As a member you will:
Receive a newsletter with information about the Park and Friends activities
Network with other Friends members
Be a voice for Potato Creek State Park
Have opportunities to participate in special park-related projects
Have fun volunteering and meeting interesting and like-minded people
Open Letter to the Director of Indiana State Parks October 2025
Letter pdf file
President's Letter - April 2025
Letter to the President of Indiana State Parks regarding the removal of red barn on Potato Creek propery.
Letter to Indiana Director of State Parks
Upcoming Events:
2026 Summer Concert Series
Bring a chair or blanket and join us for a fun outdoor concert on Potato Creek State Park’s Beach.
These concerts are FREE after paying our park’s gate admission. All times are EDT.
May 23 - 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Cookout Fundraiser
Kennedy’s Kitchen w/Spraoi agus Rince dance troupe 3pm - 5pm
July 3rd - Blue Hollar Band, Bluegrass. 6:30pm-8pm
July 18th - Sentimental Journeys, Big Band Music from the 1940’s. 6:30pm-8pm
August 1st - Darryl Buchanan, Soul Motown Trio. 6:30pm-8pm
September 5th - PT & The Cruisers, Blues, Oldies, Classic Rock. 6:30pm-8pm
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 - Egg Hunt - New Date
Join us for an Egg Hunt! Darcey's Beach, Potato Creek State Park - 10:30 a.m. start time.
October 24-26, 2025 - Halloween Happenings
Volunteer Opportunities
What skills can you lend to the Friends group?
Volunteering of talents / resources
Grant Writing, fund raising
Becoming a member of a committee
Writing for the newsletter
Use the contact form or email us with your interests
