Pennsylvania State Parks

Maurice K. Goddard State Park

Adventure awaits at Maurice K. Goddard State Park in western Pennsylvania.

684 Lake Wilhelm Road
Sandy Lake, PA 16145-2310
724-253-4833
goddardsp@pa.gov(opens in a new tab)

Two bike riders on a gravel path along the forest

Overview

The 2,856-acre Maurice K. Goddard State Park features the 1,680-acre Lake Wilhelm, which is very popular with anglers and boaters. Many recreational activities attract visitors in all seasons.

The large lake, abundant wetlands, old fields, and mature forests provide a diversity of habitats for wildlife, especially waterfowl, eagle, and osprey.

State Game Lands 270 is adjacent to the park to the northwest of I-79.

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Plan Your Visit

The park is five minutes from I-79:

Take Exit 130 (Sandy Lake-Greenville) and travel west on PA 358 (toward Greenville) for about 0.1 mile.
Bear right onto Sheakleyville Road.
At the first stop sign, turn right onto Lake Wilhelm Road, which goes directly to the park.

GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 41.4275 Long. -80.14522

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Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals.

Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the park office.

Nearest Hospital

UPMC Horizon, Greenville(opens in a new tab)
110 North Main Street
Greenville, PA 16125
724-588-2100

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If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

A wide variety of educational programs are offered May through September.

Through hands-on activities, guided walks, and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding, and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and organized groups. Call the park office to schedule a group program. A variety of professional development workshops are offered for teachers.

Contact the park office or explore the calendar of events(opens in a new tab) for more information on programs and other learning experiences.