The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is still pondering how it will handle an $11.3 million budget cut in its park budget and hasn't ruled out shutting down state services in some parks.

When Senate Republicans approved their version of a state budget in early May, they made severe reductions in funding for state parks. The bottom line for parks in fiscal 2009-10 dropped to $50.7 million, down from $61.6 million last year.

Because the cut was so sharp, Rendell administration officials said 35 to 50 of the 117 state parks might have to be closed in July, putting a crimp in many people's summer camping and hiking plans.

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