ERIE
BY KATHY RUDOLPH
Whether you love bird watching , biking , or basketball , there is a perfect park to help put some spring back in your step !
IN Harborcreek & North East
Harborcreek Community Park Address : Clark Road , Harborcreek Contact : harborcreektownship . org , or 814.899.3171
Spring is a great time to put fitness goals into action . This 130-acre park offers baseball , football , and soccer fields , and a naturally landscaped trail , which is a bit over a mile and perfect for hiking or trail running . Other amenities include a playground , concessions and more .
Shades Beach Park Address : 7000 East Lake Road , Harborcreek Contact : harborcreektownship . org , or 814.899.3171
Get inspired this spring on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie ! This park encompasses a large area along Eight Mile Creek where there are trails , woodlands , play areas , picnic grounds , a beach area , and boat launch . Featuring two complete organized picnic facilities , each with complete kitchen operations , shared restrooms , playground facilities , and horseshoe courts . Visit the website for more information .
Six Mile Creek Park Address : Clark Road , Harborcreek Contact : harborcreektownship . org , or 814.899.3171
Don ’ t forget your camera to capture a variety of nature scenes on a spring hike through this 425-acre park ! Eight native species of trees , 10 varieties of native perennials , a scenic overlook and more are featured on the 1 / 4-mile trail . Other trails are available to the east and west of the parking lot . Visit the website for more information .
Whitford Park Address : 5400 Iroquois Avenue at the intersection of Boyer Road Contact : harborcreektownship . org , or 814.899.3171
No excuses not to get outdoors this spring ! This fantastic park offers four covered picnic pavilions , a playground area and tennis and basketball courts . Later in the season , enjoy a wading pool , evening concerts at the stage area , arts and crafts sessions and more ! Visit the website for more information .
Freeport Beach Park Address : 1 Freeport Road , North East Contact : Contact : northeastborough . com , or 814.725.8611
Lovely spring views of Lake Erie ! There are several pavilions and a playground that everyone can use for family events on a first come first serve basis from sunrise to sunset . Later in the season , the beach is staffed during the summer with fully certified lifeguards and has a concession stand with public restrooms . Visit the website for more information .
Gibson Park Address : 17 East Main Street , North East Contact : northeastborough . com , or 814.725.8611
This quaint park is located right in the middle of town at the intersection of Lake and Main Streets with several planned activities throughout the year for all ages . Everyone is welcome to come and sit under the canopy of trees , which shade the park in the spring and summer — or play in the snow in the winter . Visit the website for more information .
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