The January 21st Family Winterfest saw a turnout of 160 people at Pioneer Flats. The children enjoyed a near perfect day for sled riding, tubing & snow boarding. Congratulations go out to the Venango Fatherhood Initiative for hosting the event and drawing their largest crowd ever. Thanks also to Mother Nature for the snow that made the event a huge success!
Please Note: The Ice Fishing Tournament rescheduled for Saturday, February 4th has been cancelled for this year due to the warm weather and unsafe lake ice conditions.
Thank You!
"Purple With A Purpose" for Domestic Violence Awareness 5K Freedom Walk was held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 10 AM. Although the turnout was smaller than expected due to the inclement weather conditions, the group was very enthusiastic. Joyce Moore lead the 5K walk through the Park followed by picnic at the Frey Family Patio. Giant Eagle provided the treats. Planning for next year's event is already underway.
Sponsors of the event were the Family Service & Children's Aid Society and UPMC Northwest.
The 2nd Annual Swim For the Cure Great Justus Lake Swimming Challenge was held on Tuesday, August 16th. A total of 37 swimmers raised over $5,000 for cancer research.
A big thanks goes out to Mike Hart & Eric Smith for organizing the event and to all those who assisted with boats & kayaks.
Click the link below to view the 2011 Race Registration form (opens in PDF).
Race Registration 2011
The entry form for the 2011 race registration can also be found by clicking on the Race Entry Forms link to the left.
Wednesday, May 25. 2011
Wednesday, April 6. 2011
Tuesday, March 1. 2011
Our February 26th Learn-To-Ski Day turned out to be a huge success with 43 folks participating in the free lessons. A BIG THANKS goes to all those who helped with the event.
Friday, September 3. 2010
The 2nd Annual Great Justus Lake Swimming Challenge was held on August 18, 2010. Twenty Five (25) swimmers ranging in age from 8 to 72 took part in the event. Thanks to Mike Hart, this year's event was part of the Swim Across America series to raise funds to fight cancer. Mike set-up and coordinated the event as his senior project at Franklin High School. Additional thanks goes to Eric Smith for his role in supporting this year's challenge swim.
Plans are all ready in the works for the 2011 Challenge Swim.
Thursday, August 19. 2010
The Nancy Frey-Smith Memorial Weekend held on August 14-15, 2010 was a big success. On Saturday, August 14th, 93 mountain bikers took part in the 30K race. On Sunday, August 15th, 25 runners completed the 5K Woods Run and another 25 runners competed in the 30K Woods Run. For complete race event results, please go to: http://www.smileymiles.com/2010results.html Click on the races held at Two Mile Run County Park.
A big thanks goes out to Dan Hovis and Dan Bowersox for all their hard work in preparing the trails and Kyla Mazurkewiz, Tony Sokoloski and all the members of the Park's Trail Committee for doing an excellent job in organizing and working at the events. Luke Kauffman, Park maintenance, also deserves a big thanks for all his hard work that made the events a success.
Also on Sunday, August 15th, a large crowd turned out for the Memorial Service for Nancy Frey-Smith and the dedication of the Frey Family Patio Pavilion followed by a community picnic. Thanks to A.Criveilli for sponsoring the picnic and to Franklin Bronze Plaques and Bill Moon, Jr. for a great job in getting the plaques made and to us on time.
Monday, June 29. 2009
Darryl Scott caught this "monster" bass in Justus Lake June 23, 2009. It weighed 8 lbs 2 oz, was 23 3/4" long and 17 1/2" in girth.
Monday, June 8. 2009
The Two Mile Run Adopt-A-Pavilion Project for 2010 now has six (6) pavilions adopted: Sandy K. Hovis Insurance adopted the Justus & Daniel Boone Pavilions; Hepler Contracting adopted the Mackey Pavilion; the Oil City Rotary adopted the Lake Side Pavilion; Pin Oak Village adopted the Fishing Pier Pavilion and; the Jeffrey Family adopted the Lake's Edge PAvilion.
This project insures that the pavilions are maintained and repaired when necessary. Those businesses and other entities adopting pavilions have a sign prominently displayed on the pavilion(s), their name placed on future Park brochures and shown on the web site, their name placed on a plaque to be dispalyed in the Nature Lodge and they are entitled to an annual company picnic at their adopted pavilion.
The Park gives a BIG THANKS to these sponsors for their support!
Thursday, May 7. 2009
These were caught in live traps by the Fish Commission while sampling what types of fish were in the lake. The monstrous & beautiful fish were all release back into the lake.
Monday, March 9. 2009
This hearty "Band of Brothers" from the Pittsburgh area braved the near zero temperatures to try their hand at ice fishing on Justus Lake. Sleeping in tents and arctic sleeping bags for two nights, they did not catch a lot of fish, but had a great time!
