Buck Creek State Park

⚓️ Weekend Boating Alert!
​Heads up: We have scattered storms in the forecast for Springfield this weekend. Please keep an eye on the sky!​🌦👀

​Stay safe on the water:
⛈ Check the Radar Frequently. Storms can move in quickly.
⚡️ When Thunder Roars, Head Indoors! Do not try to ride it out.
🦺 Life Jackets ON​: Protect what matters (YOU!) Sudden gusts can create choppy waves in seconds.

​Have a great weekend, and stay weather-aware!

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads, grandpas, and father figures out there! ☀️

​Looking for the perfect way to spend the day together? Skip the traditional tie and head outdoors! Grab your dad, lace up your boots, and come see us at Buck Creek State Park for a hike. Whether you want a rugged trek through the trees or a relaxing stroll along the lake, we've got the perfect trail to make some memories. Download our trails app, Outerspatial, to find the perfect route.

🌿☀️ UPCOMING PROGRAMS – JOIN US! ☀️🌿
Looking for some outdoor adventure? We have a fantastic lineup of free naturalist programs coming up at Buck Creek State Park over the next week! Grab the family, get outside, and explore the park with us.

Here is what’s coming up:
🎯 Introduction to Archery
Date/Time: Sunday, June 21st at 10:00 AM
Details: Aim & arrow! Learn the basics of archery in a fun, safe environment.
Meeting Location: Archery Range

🥾 Summer Solstice Hike
Date/Time: Sunday, June 21st at 1:00 PM
Details: Celebrate the official start of summer with a scenic 2-mile Lakeview trek!
Meeting Location: Nature Center (by the Marina)

🌸 Summer Wildflower Walk
Date/Time: Friday, June 26th at 6:00 PM
Details: Discover gorgeous seasonal blooms on a 2-mile guided hike.
Meeting Location: Coyote Run Trail (located 2 miles down off the main road)

✨ All events are open to the public. Don't forget your water, sunscreen, and sturdy walking shoes. See you on the trails!

Join us on June 6th for a variety of guests, programs, food trucks, and more to celebrate the cultural heritage of Greene County. Special guests will include Chief Glenna Wallace of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, representatives of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, Peter Cozzens, Robert A. Crum, and more!