Resources - Fort Harrison State Park

For the most part, each Indiana State Park has a Friends group -- this is a great thing! Friends Groups provide a very unique support system for their associated Indiana State Park. Our membership, along with our Board of Directors, is mainly comprised of individuals who simply love our parks and reservoirs and want to contribute to efforts to preserve their health for future generations. Many Friends Groups host events, help maintain trails and gardens, and raise funds for specific projects or to offer other financial support through the purchase of equipment, supplies, or other materials.

In general, the purpose of a local Friends Group may include a lot of different things.

Support the conservation and enhancement of the natural and cultural resources that are the foundation of state parks and reservoirs
Support interpretation and education that enriches visitor experiences and encourages land-use ethics and appreciation for the unique natural and cultural resources of Indiana
Support the design, construction, and maintenance of facilities that enhance visitor experiences at state parks and reservoirs
Generate funding, separate from revenue and legislative appropriations, to be used for conservation of resources, facilities, and interpretation through memberships, grants, gifts, bequests, or other means
Provide an avenue of volunteer service for Indiana's citizens that enriches their lives