History
The land for the park was the first land acquired by what was then the State Highway Commission for use as a park when Sarah Helmick donated 5.16 acres (2.09 ha) and James and Amanda Helmick donated 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) on February 15, 1922. In 1948, 23.65 acres (95,700 m2) were purchased and added to the park followed by a gift of 1.7 acres (0.69 ha) later that same year. Currently a day-use only park, the park used to have overnight camping facilities.
Read more about this topic: Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
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