McDade Park | Aylesworth Park | Merli-Sarnoski Park | Covington Park | Coal Mine Tour
Bring your family for an action-packed day of fun at one of Lackawanna County’s four county parks. We offer everything from free swimming and playing on fully handicapped accessible playground equipment through our Boundless Playground program to fishing, hiking and more!
Sleigh Riding Is Back At McDade Park
McDade Park is once again offering some exciting Winter fun…sleigh riding.
Thanks to the recent snowfall, the hill is ready for this free, old-fashioned Winter activity.
The sled hill area is located near the 911 Memorial across from the park’s second pavilion. It will be open seven days a week from dawn until dusk while the snow lasts. Parking in all of the lots is free.
Safety measures have been taken with large bales of hay located at the bottom of the hill to cushion any contact. Safety rules have been posted for everyone to follow in order to make this an enjoyable experience.
Individuals are encouraged to contact the park’s office at 570-963-6764 to check on the conditions after a snowfall.
Northeast Spotted Lanternfly Community Task Force Links
| Spotted Lanternfly Management Guide | Northeast SLF Task Force Meeting Minutes | SLF Fungi Wanted |
Destination Pennsylvania: Lackawanna Coal Mine
Lackawanna County has been added to the Quarantine List for an Invasive Insect, the Spotted Lantern Fly
Spotted Lanternfly – What is it & Why does it Matter?
Spotted Lanternfly – Why You Should Care
Abington Heights Honor Society Students Conduct Service Project At McDade Park
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Fossil Boulders Now on Display at McDade Park
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McDade Park in Scranton is home to the recently completed Boundless Playground, a large inclusive play structure that serves children of all abilities and needs. Boundless Playgrounds are also located at the Abington Area Community Parks in South Abington Township and at McHale Park in Dunmore. The playgrounds are fully wheelchair accessible with ramps and specially designed swings and slides. Other facilities at McDade Park include a pool, fishing pond, playing field, pavilions and picnic tables, trails and a bocce court. The Coal Mine Tour and the Anthracite Museum are also on the property.
Merli-Sarnoski Park in Fell Township features a lake for swimming and fishing, as well as numerous trails for hiking, and pavilions and picnic tables for picnicking.
Aylesworth Park in Archbald also offers lake swimming and hiking trails. A new $500,000 park office, maintenance and pavilion facility was recently completed as part of $800,000 in upgrades to the park. The upgrades will also include a new multipurpose field, softball field, volleyball court and bocce court.
Covington, the newest county park in Covington Township, currently has one baseball field but will be significantly expanded next year with a $1.3 million investment. Improvements will include additional fields, playgrounds, trails, a basketball court, increased parking and a park office.
Programs:
The Lackawanna County Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide range of low-cost sports clinics for children and adults throughout the year. In addition, the department offers various events including children’s fishing derbies, golf tournaments, bocce tournaments and cross country races. Check the Home page and the Sports section of www.lackawannacounty.org for current offerings or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 570-963-6764.
Pavilion Rentals:
To reserve a pavilion, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 570-963-6764.
Park & Recreation Fee Schedule
Link to Pennsylvania’s West Nile Virus Control Program
www.westnile.state.pa.us/index.html
Administrative Contacts
Art Moran, Deputy Director
Phone: 570-963-6764 x 3134
Fax: 570-963-6351
E-mail: [email protected]
Bob Noone
Phone: 570-963-6764 x 3132
Fax: 570-963-6351
E-mail: [email protected]
Karen Gerrity
Phone: 570-963-6764 x 3131
Fax: 570-963-6351
E-mail: [email protected]
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