Parks
Knight's Park
Knights Park is owned by Stroud Township and leased by Stroudsburg Area School District. Use of Knights Park must be coordinated with Stroudsburg Area School District Administration Office.Posted on:
DELAWARE STATE FOREST
Delaware State Forest is a 85,114-acre (344.44 km2) forest in Pennsylvania. The forest runs through Monroe, Pike and Northampton counties. It has several hiking trails and campgroundsPosted on:
Zacharias Pond Park
Zacharias Pond Park in East Stroudsburg is a charming space for the whole community. The centerpiece of the park is the peaceful pond, which is surrounded by benches and walking paths. Additional trails lead through the woods. Dogs are welcome.Zacharias Pond Park also features fitness stations, a pavilion, and sports fields.Posted on:
Ice Lake Natural Area
Ice Lake is a little jewel of a preserve in Barrett Township. The trail is centered around Ice Lake, which was originally built for ice making. Like general stores throughout the Poconos, the nearby Seguine store made ice for its own use and for sale to local customers. The trail is an easy 1.5-mile loop mixed with wide and well-groomed trail in some places, rocky and narrow in others. A hiking… Read MorePosted on:
Van Buskirk-Haney Park
Van Buskirk Haney Park is a beautiful outdoor recreational facility located at 258 Anchorage Road in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. This park offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustlePosted on:
Brodhead Creek Park
Brodhead Creek Park in East Stroudsburg offers over 30 acres to play and relax. This community park has two pavilions and walking trails through the woods. Dogs are welcome. The park is on the banks of Brodhead Creek and provides easy access for fishing.Posted on:
Wolf Swamp Biking Trail
The Wolf Swamp biking trails are located in Big Pocono State Park. Head out on this 5.8-mile loop trail near Tannersville, Pennsylvania. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 19 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking,Posted on:
Fern Ridge Bog
Fern Ridge Bog Preserve is a nature conservation organization based in Blakeslee, PA, dedicated to preserving and protecting the unique ecosystem of the bog.Posted on:
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