[1] The park provides a restored prairie, bird watching areas, primitive camping, and hiking trails.
[2] The Bear Creek Nature Center is an indoor classroom with numerous wildlife displays.
The center is visited by children from schools across the state to further environmental and ecological education.
The event is free and supported by donations from visitors, non-profit organizations and public funds.
It is held on the weekend after Labor Day, starting with youth programs on Friday and on Saturday, a traditional powwow and Native American flute playing, usually by Bryan Akipa.