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Looking for some peace and quiet? An idyllic spot to relax and unwind? You've made it to the right category. Here, we list some of the most beautiful and functional parks in the city. Many provide jogging and cycling trails, picnic sites, and large, open areas for throwing a Frisbee or walking your dog.
Category: Parks - Scranton Attractions & Activities
Address: I-81, exit 191A, 9 miles north of Scranton, Archbald, PA
This pothole isn't the road danger its name evokes; rather, it's a depression 38 feet deep scoured out by a glacier during the last ice age more than 10,000 years ago. The pothole, which stretches 42 feet across, was exposed by miners in the late 19th century and then cleared of debris and made into a prominent tourist attraction. Although its...
Category: Parks - Scranton Attractions & Activities
Address: Rte 407 at Rte 524, I-81, exit 199, Wellsville, PA 17365
Just ten miles north of Scranton, this park offers plenty of leisure pursuits, no matter the season. Its main attraction is a 198-acre lake, which accommodates boating, fishing (regular and ice), and ice skating. A large pool delights swimmers, and picnic areas are available. You'll also find trails for biking, hiking, horseback riding, sledding,...
Category: Parks - Scranton Attractions & Activities
Address: Rte 106, Carbondale, PA 18407
Northeast of Scranton, this park is an incredible refuge for folks who love the outdoors. Sprawling across more than 840 acres, Merli-Sarnoski boasts natural beauty in spades, along with plenty of opportunities for recreation. Hikers and mountain bikers relish the park's trails, and lake fishing pleases local anglers. Sports fields, picnic...
Category: Parks - Scranton Attractions & Activities
Address: 1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18503
Scranton proper's largest park, Nay Aug grants residents and visitors a touch of nature amid the city landscape. Walking trails, picnic areas, kid-friendly rides, a wildlife center, amphitheater and swimming pool number among the attractions. A rock-strewn gorge and waterfalls add to the allure and have been named a National Natural Landmark.
Category: Parks - Scranton Attractions & Activities
Address: Silver Creek Rd, off Hwy 29, Dalton, PA 18414
A bit of a drive from Scranton, this 400-acre park finds favor from hikers, fishermen, picnickers, and sightseers alike. The focal points of the area (which was formerly a family farm) are a stand of virgin hemlock trees, a gorge featuring three waterfalls, and a mineral spring from which the park derives its name. The spring was known to Native...
