I take our dog to the dog park on a regular basis. It's always clean and well maintained. He…read morereally enjoys getting out, sniffing, running and interacting with dogs of his size and temperament. He's a small dog, shih tzu pit bull mix and is easy to get along with. Taking him there has gotten him on a more social level than just running around our yard. Also I can walk him around the park and let him be as active as he should be. Thank you for making a special place for our furry friends. They deserve it! Jade's Dog Park is truly a blessing for all dog parents . Thank you very much for caring about the special creatures in our lives

My husband and I came here for the day and were pleasantly surprised…read more It is $5 per person to get in. Food They have a snack bar with the typical food you would expect (hotdogs, nachos, pretzels, popcorn) you can purchase a cup and/or a popcorn bucket for $5 a piece and get refills all summer for $1. Pool The pool is amazing! Perfect place to bring children with two kids areas. The have a small rock climbing wall in the deep end by the diving boards. Three slides, one of which is very tall. Children 12 and under can take a swim test to be allowed to swim in the deep end and go on the diving boards and rock climbing wall. You are allowed to bring floating things like noodles etc. which was really nice. You can only bring goggles that don't have the nose part (scuba goggles?) regular goggles are okay. The deep end is 5ft and the diving area is 12ft. I believe I saw that they rent out life vests for children and they also sell swimming diapers. Adult Swim Depending on how you feel about this it will either be good or bad. At the start of every hour they make all of the children get out of the pool for 15 minutes. The only people allowed in the pool are adults and children under 5 who are accompanied by an adult within arms reach. Seating They have chairs that you can use with foot rests and little tables but you have to get here pretty early to get one unless you see someone leaving you can take theirs. I would recommend bringing chairs and blankets to sit and relax on. There is plenty of space to spread out and not be right next to someone else on the grass. They have a few covered areas that you can set up at if there is space left. They also have 2 covered picnic table areas with 4 picnic tables (although I'm sure those fill up fast) Parks We don't have children so we didn't go to the parks but it looked like there was a lot to do and that it was well maintained. Crowds We went on a Sunday and there were a lot of people there but it didn't feel "crowded". We had to wait in line to get snacks but when we wanted a drink or popcorn refill there was a separate line which was nice. Conclusion- we will defiantly be back it was a great day!

I hit the Lakeside Beach on the North Shore today & enjoyed my visit. There is a large gravel…read moreparking lot, a concession stand & restrooms. There is a paved slope path down to the water so could push a stroller or wheelchair to the sand area. The beach is unguarded. You are supposed to swim in the roped area, but people swam outside of it due to being a busy 95 degree Saturday. It was only about 4 feet deep even out past rope that says 5 feet. There are shaded tree areas on hillside. The sandy area I preferred to South shore's Pleasantville beach. Definitely recommend for a swim or for sitting in the sun or the shade near the lake with a beautiful view.

This park is beautiful and has many types of trains as well as a lake for swimming and boating…read more Check the web site for their special events.

This trail just fully opened. It runs from Butler to Freeport at just over 20 miles. Road crossings…read moreare clearly marked so you can slow the young ones can be yelled to stop. The trail is Pennsylvania 'flat' as it was an old railroad route. If you want to get technical, there are some slopes to the trail, but nothing steep. They're just gradual enough to let you know you're tired of peddling 'up'. You can catch the trail at any road crossing, some have way better parking space than others, like the two ends. There are a several benches and picnic tables along the route, so you can take a load off or have a snack. The trash you bring in, you take back out with you... So bring a garbage bag if you have a group. The scenery is mostly green, with a creek usually close by. If you start in Butler, the trail is about quad width, generally it gradually increases in width until you reach Freeport where it's wide and paved. You pass a store on your left called Derailer's just after crossing a red wooden bridge. About 30 mins after starting in Butler. Just down the path after the store, the trees open up and you ride through the golf course (Serene). If you're thirsty for a beer you can head up to their little restaurant and get a bottle of beer, no drafts. They also serve BAR food if you forgot to pack a snack, shame on you. A few parts of the trail get dicey after a hard rain. So be aware... They do have small signs warning of rough trail ahead. That's nice of them.

If you're looking for a nice trail with some great scenery, that's shady and always maintained well…read morethis is a nice ride for you. I suggest starting at the Freeport end of the trail and parking at the trailhead in Laneville right near the Freeport bridge. You can go under route 28 and all the way up into Butler. On the way back your last 5 miles will be a nice gradual downhill slope all the way back into Laneville. There's only one place to stop for refreshments on the trail and that is it the old Herman post office. If you go all the way into Butler, the trailhead is only minutes away from the hotdog shop on Monroe Street, if you're looking to replace burned-up calories, it's a great place to go!

This is a really cool, free and fun family activity. Drive…read morethrough North Park just past Pigeon picnic shelter. Straight ahead is the intersection of McKinney and Kummer roads (Gravity Hill). Stop at this intersection on Kummer Rd. (facing McKinney Rd.), shift your car into neutral and the car will slowly climb the hill. This is a public road; WATCH FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. If you have to turn around, there's a small turn off on the left side of Kummer Road. There is really no lack of gravity. It's believed to be an optical illusion based on the geographic layout of the land. Still, it's a fun and cool thing to experience, especially for the kids (or for those of us who want to pretend we're still kids, and see the magic in everyday things).

Irvine Park is a public green space in downtown Beaver. I have seen this park a couple of times…read more The park has walking trails, many large trees for shade, open grassy fields, benches, picnic areas, and a gazebo. It is clean and in good condition, and it is a nice place for spending time with family, friends, and pets and relaxing; attending scheduled community events; doing activities such as recreational sports, reading, and eating; and enjoying the scenery and wildlife such as birds and deer. As the other reviewed noted, the park could use restrooms and trash cans.

Nicely maintained walking paths in both Irvine park and neighboring MacIntosh Park. Parking all…read morearound. However the lack of public restrooms and trash cans impacts the experience. Lots of nice shade.

I absolutely love Keystone! I feel like it is bit of a "choose your own adventure" zoo because…read morethere are so many different ways to experience the park. There is the standard walk through admission. You get a general admission and can pay a nominal fee for feed to feed animals like reindeer and giraffes. This is the most affordable option and you do get to see and experience a nice variety of animals! The highlight for me will always be the giraffes. I love that you can get so close to so many of the awesome animals. It makes it a perfect place for younger kids who might feel disengaged from the Pittsburgh Zoo because the animals can be so far away. You can purchase a safari truck ride. This hour(ish) experience drives you through the portion of the park that you can't walk through and gets you the opportunity to see larger animals like highland cows, water buffalo, bison, elk, camel etc. You can feed several of the animals and they will get right up close to the wagon! You can also do a drive through safari in your own car. They also offer a variety of animal encounters. I've done the sloth encounter which was incredible! You (understandably so) don't get to hold them, but you get to feed and interact with them! They also have encounters with animals like the giant ant eaters and their giraffe calves. If you are an animal lover, totally worth the splurge. They also have an "adventure" component of the park - a ropes course with different courses depending on age and height. It adds to the cost of your visit, but if you have an adventure loving crew, it is a fun activity. The park itself is very well maintained and you can tell that the staff really enjoy their jobs and love the animals. If you are an animal lover, or if you are just looking for a unique place to visit, definitely give Keystone a try!

This is the best zoo ever!…read more When you buy your tickets, you have the option to purchase a feed bucket for $10. I highly recommend getting one! There are also feeding machines where you can get a small amount of food for a quarter, but some of them don't work very well. The bucket was full of food and even included a token that you can give to a staff member in exchange for lettuce to feed the giraffes. It might sound a little expensive, but it will make your day so much more fun, and it's definitely worth it! You get plenty of food to feed the animals. Since you have food to offer them, the animals come right up to you, so you can see them up close. That usually doesn't happen at a regular zoo! There are also plenty of picnic tables where you can sit, relax, and have lunch. I would definitely come back here again!

We stopped here to eat our DeAngelo's doughnuts because it was only 2 min away. Aside from this…read morepark being near the sewage plant, it's absolutely lovely. And no, we didn't notice the smell once we made it here, only when we drove past. Thankfully, the lilac trees smelled beautifully which made up for that. This park had some nice benches, picnic tables situated under awnings, and a small playground with a couple swings all along the waterfront. There's a paved pathway where one could easily bike, walk or push a stroller. We observed lots of boats, trains, and ducks going by. Lots of interesting birds if you're into bird watching. We also saw a man fishing under a shady tree. We saw a spot where one would be able to rent a kayak or canoe but it was not open at the time. There's a few private docks but also areas where the public ought to be able to fish/launch a boat I think.

Great for the kids! Folks keep it clean and folks keep it safe! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

A great local park for children. Adequate parking, public restrooms, and a nice playground. Several…read morebenches and a covered pavilion. Swings, slides, teeter totters, and plenty more. The double swing is wonderful for a little one and an adult. Perfectly fine little play place & picnic area.