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    Kirby Park

    4.4 (9 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Geno P.

    You may find it surprising that Kirby Park's Yelp listing has sat dormant - even with the incorrect address - on this site for so long, but really it makes perfect sense. Kirby Park is one of the few places in Wilkes-Barre worth cherishing, yet it is quickly overlooked and even taken for granted by locals. Even though Kirby Park (given to Wilkes-Barre by the Kirby family) is part of Wilkes-Barre, it sits over the bridge in Kingston. It's as if the park stiff-armed the city a la Heisman and said, "not so fast ... you can own us but we are too nice to actually be IN your city." When you think about it, the list of nice or very nice properties in Wilkes-Barre is a short one indeed, and don't confuse the city with the Township, which is a whole other story entirely. Back to the park: it's basic. One little pond that is allergic to geese, a strange running/walking trail that snakes along the (not so scenic) river, and a decent helping of tennis courts, playgrounds, softball fields, track, and a pavilion. This is where Kirby Park needs some love. That little Martz Pavilion plays host to some key annual festivals including the annual 4th of July celebration. So no, Kirby Park is not among the top parks in the state, but those few times a year the locals gather as a community generally happen right here. And there's value to that.

    James Saroka | feetpeace | Wilkes-Barre
    James S.

    Kaitlin and I frequent Kirby Park for relaxation and brainstorming. Depending on what time of day we visit we are granted a different experience from the same loop. Always grateful. Finding a solution for the homeless in the woods and greater maintenance of the wooded path would increase our rating.

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    Justin W.

    I discovered this park at random while wondering around Wilkes-Barre and crossing the bridge. Boy am I glad I did. It's a wonderful place to walk with a nice pond, a hill and a playground, a tennis court, and a softball and football field. You get great views of the mountains in the distance, always a good thing for a tourist. It was a very lively place and for a good reason.

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    Nay Aug Park

    4.1(43 reviews)
    243.5 mi

    We originally came to Nay Aug Park because we wanted to visit the Everhart Museum, and we did, but…read morewe had no idea that this park had so much to explore! We ended up walking our dog over to the tree house overlook and the views of the gorge and the water below were genuinely breathtaking. Along the way, we made time to check out Brooks Coal Mine which is an interesting piece of history. It's a small, shallow mind that was built more than 100 years ago and I love that there is a memorial there to all the coal miners who have lost their lives working in the mine. We walked through shaded paths and green spaces taking in the scenery and just really enjoying the vibes here. There were lots of trees and greenspace with quiet benches and so many things to look at. We actually got really excited when we spotted a bug that we had never seen before. I added a photo below and maybe I sound like a crazy person but I'm not from this area. I learned afterwards that it was a spotted lantern fly. Apparently that's not a great thing for the ecosystem and they're kind of a n invasive pest, but you learn something new everyday right? I honestly wish we had planned for more time at the park itself, but we did stay for about an hour and really enjoyed our walk and the fact that our dog was having such a lovely time here. I still feel like there was more for us to see. Parking was easy and entry was free. If you are in the area and just want to stretch your legs or take in the beautiful nature, this is definitely a place to check out.

    Best park ever!! It has a cafe & lots of trails and picnic tables and even a museum! You can spend…read morethe entire day at Nay Aug Park and it's a great place for a date.

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    4.8(28 reviews)
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    Worlds End is another fantastic state park in Pennsylvania! There are a lot of sights to see and…read morethings to do. Unfortunately, the weather interfered with our ability to see as much as we had hoped, but we still had a great time! There is a nice visitor center with a variety of historic and nature info available, including some great info on the CCC work that took place in the park (there's a really nice interactive model of a CCC camp too) and how and where the park name is suspected to have been derived from. There is a real snake to look at, as well. A very nice playground is located nearby, and this section of the park also offers easy access to the Loysalsock Creek and the beach with a snack bar, plus multiple picnic tables and shelterhouses. It's beautiful even just to look at the valley walls and the creek itself. There are several gorgeous vistas available, some by foot and some by foot or car. We especially liked the Loyalsock Canyon Vista, which can be reached on foot or by car. It is located next to the Rock Garden, which is a very neat grouping of giant rocks and boulders that is a lot of fun to check out. The park also offers camping and plenty of trails. Worlds End is located within the Loyalsock State Forest, so there is also a lot more that one could explore in the area.

    Ricketts Glen used to be my favorite PA state park, but World's End has totally won me over. The…read moremost important reasons: 1) The hikes here are a little more challenging, a little longer, and just generally more enjoyable for me. 2) The family campground is spacious - the tent sites and modern electric sites are interspersed, but you don't feel like you're right on top of the next site over. 3) The bathroom facilities are clean and warm, no matter what time of year I've visited. Big ups to maintenance and the camp hosts. 4) The camp hosts and visitors center personnel are fantastically kind and helpful. They obviously love this park. 5) Fun stuff like the Forksville General Store, Snack stands, swimming hike, Haystacks, Rock Garden, and all kinds of other interesting places to explore! I've been here with friends, with my family, and by myself, and I've thoroughly enjoyed each trip, so I'll definitely be back for more!

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