BAZETTA — The Friends of Mosquito Lake State Park have been preparing a new nature center at the park.
Plans are for the new facility to open in the spring of 2026.
Jason Lee, a park naturalist, said last year he was in contact with Pymatuning Lake KOA campground, which was getting rid of some cabins.
“I approached the Mosquito Lake Friends group to see if they would be interested in purchasing two old cabins to renovate. That started the project,” Lee said.
Matt Sloan, a member of the Friends of Mosquito Lake State Park, said the cabins have been gutted and are in the process of being made into space for use.
Lee said the cabins will serve a dual purpose. The one cabin will be used as a classic nature center, where visitors can come inside to see displays and exhibits of the local wi