St. Marys Parks And Recreation March & April Events

Spring is Coming… and So Is the FUN!

St. Marys Parks & Recreation has a full lineup of programs and events you won’t want to miss!

Registration can be completed via stmarys.recdesk.com.

Storytime with Mrs. Bauer (Registration OPEN!)

🗓 March 11

Get ready for a magical monthly adventure for your littlest bookworms! Mrs. Bauer brings stories to life with interactive read-alouds, hands-on crafts, and a yummy snack. It’s learning, creativity, and fun all wrapped into one adorable morning.

March 12th - Paint & Sip with Woodcrafts by Bill & Mary (Registration OPEN!)

Join Bill & Mary at Memorial Park Clubhouse for a cozy evening of creativity. Choose 1 of 4 projects and create the perfect Easter decoration!

🗓 Register by March 5 to save your seat.

Lil’ Explorers Playgroup (Registration OPEN!)

🗓 March 16

Play, laugh, and make new friends! Hosted by Mary Eckert from St. Marys Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, this monthly program at Memorial Park is designed for kids 5 and under to build social skills through sensory fun and imaginative play.

The Great Egg Hunt of 2026 (No Registration Required!)

March 16 – April 3

Each week, a riddle will be posted. Hidden eggs at Benzinger and Memorial Park each contain one word. Find them, solve the riddle, and submit your answer using the QR code on park signs.

⚠️ Please leave eggs where you find them!

🎉 Weekly winners (with correct answers) will be drawn at random!

🎁 Prizes include tickets to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, Keystone Safari, and Cooks Forest Fun Park — thanks to Keystone Audiology & Hearing Aids Inc.

Movin’ for Miles Walking Club (Registration OPEN!)

🗓 April – October | Kicks off April 1 at Benzinger Park

All ages. All fitness levels. Log your miles in the park book and get entered to win weekly prizes from St. Marys Nutrition, Delullo’s Deli, and The Diamond Perk.

3rd Annual Fishing Derby (Registration OPEN!)

April 19 | Benzinger Park

A perfect day for young anglers (ages 0–15)!

🏆 Prizes for largest fish, total inches (3 fish per age group), and first fish caught.

🌭 Free hot dog, chips, and drinks for kiddos

☀️ Summer Program Registration Opens in April!

Our Spring/Summer Activity Guide will be published mid-March at stmaryspa.gov (Parks & Recreation tab).

🗓 Registration Opens:

Residents: April 13 @ 6:00AM

Non-Residents: April 20 @ 6:00AM

Spots fill quickly — early registration is strongly encouraged.

🌟 NEW Camp Partnerships This Year:

• Camp Curiosity with St. Marys Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (Entering Preschool–K)

• Camp Discovery with Elk County 4H (Entering 1st–6th Grade)

Aquatic programming details coming soon!

We’re gearing up for another incredible season and can’t wait to see our parks full of families, laughter, and community fun.

📞 Questions? Contact Dani Kugler at 814-781-1718 ext. 732 or rec@stmaryspa.gov.