How Moraine State Park Came to Be

The history of Moraine State Park is one of perseverance, revitalization, and a deep commitment to rehabbing our native land and wildlife.

“Moraine” is a term used to describe debris left behind from glacier movement, which is how the topography of the park was formed. The land was restored to recreate and preserve the glacial landscape.

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Moraine Preservation Fund, a nonprofit group, has continued that conservation work, creating programs that restored the population of barn owls, bats, and osprey in the park. They also developed an educational boat tour experience, Preston’s Pearl.

The Moraine, McConnells Mill, and Jennings Commission (3MJC) is another supportive nonprofit organization, organizing volunteer opportunities to maintain the park and educational outreach programs and events for park visitors.

Today, Moraine State Park stands as one of Butler County's most beloved attractions, drawing over a million visitors annually. With a wide range of activities available year-round—from swimming in the warmer months to ice-fishing in winter—there's an adventure waiting for everyone.

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