July 21, 2025 - Lancaster, PA
On Saturday, members from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) joined local officials and community partners at Culliton Park in Lancaster to celebrate the Commonwealth's second annual Outdoors for All Day and unveil the 2025-2029 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) - Pennsylvania's five-year blueprint for expanding and enhancing outdoor recreation across the state. Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis provided a proclamation and resolution, respectively, recognizing July 19 as Outdoors for All Day.The new plan, Outdoor Places, Shared Spaces, outlines14 goals and 55 action steps to meet the outdoor recreation needs of Pennsylvanians. With more than 6,400 local parks, 2.3 million acres of state forests and parks, and 1.5 million acres of state game lands, Pennsylvania offers countless opportunities to get outside, connect with nature, and build community."This plan is about making a place for everyone in the outdoors in Pennsylvania," said DCNR Deputy Secretary Claire Jantz. "Input from thousands of Pennsylvanians - including recreation providers, outdoor enthusiasts, and the general public - was critical in shaping the exciting next phase of outdoor recreation in our state."Speakers in Order:Claire Jantz - Deputy Secretary, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)Arlene Marshall-Hockensmith - Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for DCNRKeisha Scovens - Executive Director of Let's Go 1-2-3Stephen Campell - Lancaster Public Works DirectorNathan Reigner - Pennsylvania Director of Outdoor Recreation Jacquie Morges - Communications and Engagement Manager with SoWe