Discover Presque Isle

Jul. 24-30, 2023


Discover Presque Isle hits the park for a non-stop fun-filled week for the 29th year! As always, Discover Presque Isle's goal is to encourage the community to "discover" the park in new ways and to raise awareness of its rich offerings.

Discover Presque Isle also provides an opportunity to give something back to the park in appreciation for all it has given to us over the years. Please seek out our button & t-shirt tents and donate generously - money raised benefits the park through Presque Isle Partnership projects - projects focused on improving and expanding accessibility for all visitors, enhancing park amenities to create a more enjoyable experience, ensuring public safety, preserving the park's rich history, providing educational opportunities, and fostering a culture of conservation.

While most programs are free, donations are encouraged and appreciated as they help to further the Presque Isle Partnership mission.

Winning Button Number

3961

HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING DURING DPI WEEK!

ERIE BIRD OBSERVATORY BIRDING PASSPORT | July 24 -30 Parkwide

DAILY BEACH YOGA/PILATES/YOGALATES | July 25-30 @ Beach 8

DISCOVER ARCHERY WITH DCNR | July 25 @ Tom Ridge Environment Center

UPMC SUNSET MUSIC SERIES (Week 6) | July 26 @ Beach 11

BICYCLE TOUR OF PI WITH DCNR | July 27 @ Waterworks Area Cookhouse Pavilion

ART IN THE PARK & FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL | July 28, 29 & 30 @ Beach 11

OFFICIAL VENDING TIMES:

Friday, July 28th

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday, July 29th

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday, July 30th

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

TAMARACK LIVE RAPTOR MEET & GREET | July 28 @ Tom Ridge Environmental Center Room 112

CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER WARNING KITE BEACH ILLUMINATION | July 28 @ Sunset Point (weather dependent)

SUNSET POINT KITE FLYERS | July 28 & 29 @ Sunset Point (weather dependent)

PRESQUE ISLE LIGHTHOUSE ARTIST SHOWCASE | July 28 & 29 @ Presque Isle Lighthouse

MARQUETTE SAVINGS BANK SAND SCULPTURE COMPETITION | July 29 @ Beach 11 (no registration or entry fee required. Simply show up and start building!)

FISH FOR FREE DAY WITH S.O.N.S. OF LAKE ERIE | July 29 @ Rotary Pavilion

DISCOVER PRESQUE ISLE ROCK STAGE | July 29 @ Beach 1

GIANT BEACH BONFIRE | July 29 @ Beach 1

FIRE PERFORMERS | July 29 @ Beach 1

PRESQUE ISLE VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE | July 29 @ Beach 6 | CLICK TO REGISTER

PRESQUE ISLE ROTARY CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST | July 29 & 30 @ Rotary Pavilion

LAKE ERIE CYCLEFEST SUNRISE RIDE | July 30 @ Beach 1 | CLICK TO REGISTER

BIRDING CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS | July 30 @ Perry Monument Pavilion

ARCHERY ENCOUNTERS | July 28, 29 & 30 @ Playfield next to Ranger Station

ADDRESS EARTH KIDS ACTIVITIES | July 28, 29 & 30 @ Beach 11 Playground Pavilion

LAGOON BY PONTOON TOURS | July 28, 29 & 30 @ Lagoons

PRESQUE ISLE CANOE & BOAT RENTAL | Open Daily @ Lagoons

LAKE ERIE LIGHTS OF PA | Open Daily @ Presque Isle Lighthouse

TOM RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER & ERIE VISITOR CENTER | Open Daily

YELLOW BIKE RENTAL COMPANY | Open Daily @ Waterworks

LADY KATE BOAT TOURS | Open Daily @ Perry Monument

Browse all the activities in the gallery below

Map Key

View the printed printed pamphlet. You can pickup a printed copy at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center


Thanks to our 2023 Sponsors!

A special thanks must be extended to our sponsors, volunteers, and event partners who have gone above and beyond in bringing this celebration together. Their all-important contribution of time, talent, and resources is unmatched and is a tribute to their concern for the community and the environment!

Thanks to our Partners

Bayfront Eyecare, S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie, Pet Supplies Plus, PA Department of Forestry, Presque Isle Canoe & Boat Livery, Regional Science Consortium, EMTA, Natural History Museum at Presque Isle, Asbury Woods, Erie Maritime Museum, Archery Encounters, Sunset Point Kite Flyers, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Erie Bird Observatory, Presque Isle Audubon, Lady Kate Boat Tours, Presque Isle Lighthouse, Boy Scouts of America | French Creek Council, Millcreek Township Emergency Management, Wm. T Spaeder, Yellow Bike Rental Company, Presque Isle Lifeguard Association, Address Earth | The Green Connection, Millcreek Paramedic Service, And all of our amazing volunteers!