About Friends of Kings Gap

Mission

The Friends of Kings Gap is organized to encourage community involvement and enjoyment of Kings Gap State Park. Its intent is to support, assist, and promote the park’s activities, and to help maintain the park’s natural and historical resources on South Mountain.

John Worhach posed with a saw whet owl at Kings Gap State Park during the Saw Whet Banding project

History

The Friends of Kings Gap is a nonprofit organization formed and managed by local volunteers to promote and support Kings Gap State Park.

The Friends of Kings Gap is a chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation (PPFF). PPFF is a private, non-profit organization that works to develop resources that complement the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) in the areas of State Parks and Forests through the actions of people and assets.

Board Members

Jane ConleyChair
June MorganVice Chair
Lori BradermanSecretary
Lori HegedusTreasurer
Burr BeardDirector
Scott BradermanDirector
Paul McIlhenneyDirector
Jim McNaneyDirector
Becky SmithDirector
Gay WalkerDirector
Judy WiserDirector
Peter ToccoDirector
Friends of Kings Gap board members’ names and roles

Board Meetings

The Friends of Kings Gap Board meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Members are welcome to attend. Meetings are usually held at the Kings Gap Education Center. Please send us an e-mail to confirm the location of the meeting.

Music on the Mountain: Blues, Jazz, Classic Rock

Music on the Mountain: Blues, Jazz, Classic Rock

July 13, 2025    
2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Please join us on July 6 for Blues, Jazz and Classic Rock from 2:00 to 6:30 PM on the Kings Gap mansion lawn. Performing are [...]
Music on the Mountain: Bluegrass

Music on the Mountain: Bluegrass

August 3, 2025    
2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Please join us on August 3 for Bluegrass music from 2:00 to 6:30 PM on the Kings Gap mansion lawn. Performing are Knuckle Dusters and [...]
Music on the Mountain: Celtic

Music on the Mountain: Celtic

September 7, 2025    
2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Please join us on September 7 for Celtic music from 2:00 to 6:30 PM on the Kings Gap mansion lawn. Performing are Fig for a [...]
All Hollowed Out 5k Run

All Hollowed Out 5k Run

September 13, 2025    
7:30 am - 9:15 am
The Friends of Kings Gap are sponsoring a 5K race to benefit refurbishment of the carriage house at the Cameron Masland Mansion built in 1908. [...]
20 Sep

Women in the Wild

September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025    
12:00 am
Our very popular Women in the Wild is back for 2025. Please check back soon for pending details.
25 Oct

Raptor Weekend Retreat

October 25, 2025 - October 26, 2025    
12:00 am
The Raptor Weekend Retreat is being held on October 25-26. Please check back soon for pending information.
07 Dec

Holiday Open House

December 7, 2025    
12:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for the first of two Holiday Open House days on December 7, noon - 4 PM. Enjoy the festive holiday decorations, snacks, and [...]
14 Dec

Holiday Open House

December 14, 2025    
12:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for the second of two Holiday Open House days on December 14, noon - 4 PM. Enjoy the festive holiday decorations, snacks, and [...]