Pettigrew State Park near Creswell offers a little something for everyone whether your interests are history, recreation, or relaxing and enjoying nature. The park centers around Lake Phelps, which offers fishing and other water based sports.
Pettigrew State Park has an interesting history as well. Numerous ancient dug out canoes, including one
thought to be approximately 4,400 years old, have been found in Lake Phelps. They are relics from the Native American communities which have inhabited the area since 8,000 B.C