Fee Simple Properties

Brady L. Bryner, Sr. Forest Preserve - Milford Twp, Juniata County
Mr. Bryner purchased 257 acres for recreation, and the property was donated to CPC in 1993 as a fee simple gift by his five daughters and their spouses.  Formerly a homestead and a farm, the area is now entirely wooded.  There is public access to this property, although there are no trails.  Hunting is not permitted.  Motorized vehicles are allowed only on access roads. 

Kingswood - Hampden Twp, Cumberland County
CPC worked with the developer for the Kingswood Development and the Department of Environmental Protection in Hampden Township to set aside a 26 acre island of wooded wetlands in 1994.  This forested island is an oasis for birdlife within a suburban residential development that provides native habitat for wildlife and allows the neighborhood to enjoy the outdoors from their backyard.  The area is open to the public, but there are only two access points which are not through private land. No trails have been established. Hunting or motorized vehicles are not allowed.

Gregory Alan Grening Preserve - Milford Twp, Juniata County
Known as “Greg’s Woods”, this 23 acre property was donated to CPC by Beverly and Robert Grening in memory of their deceased son in 1996, with a 10 acre addition to the property in 1997.  The two adjacent parcels are entirely wooded, one being mostly wetland with large vernal pools and the other a ridge.  The area is open to the public and an easy loop trail has been established.  Organized wildflower walks are conducted twice a year in the Spring and Fall.  Shotgun hunting is allowed subject to safety zone and other laws of Pennsylvania.  Motorized vehicles not allowed.

Port Royal Wetlands - Walker Twp, Juniata County
This 14 acre nature park was created in 2003 through a partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and CPC.  Funding for the park land and enhancements was a result of settlement negotiations for Federal Clean Water Act violations by a private company.  The park consists of several constructed ponds and wetlands, open fields and woods.  A short nature trail allows the public to observe abundant wildlife, especially birds.  The park is open year round to the public for passive recreation such as hiking and bird watching with a gravel parking area available for public use.  There are no facilities available or motorized vehicles allowed.