Love this place! The whole playground is gated with only 1 entrance so u can let your kid run free…read moreand guard the entrance as needed. The castle itself is huge but quite cramped inside so it was alot of work following my 2.5 yo kid inside. The castle is targetted for 5yo and up. My toddler enjoyed the spiral slides. The rest of the playground is nice and clean as well. There's free parking available and the castle is a short walk from there. I went there on a Friday afternoon/evening in late august and it wasn't too crowded. I would come back again if I was in the area

2 stars solely for greenspace. My opinion is based on driving an hour to meet friends here for a…read moreplay date. If you live locally it may be worthwhile but the drive for me was such a waste of my time for what this was. Ready? It's a: Big Wooden Castle Yep, that's it, folks. A gigantic version of that swingset-clubhouse combo you bought at Costco only to rot in your backyard because spiders and rain made it so unpleasant for kids that they refuse to use it. It's that creepy clubhouse times 30! It's pretty much a regular playground with most kids swarming the swings and other play features with a few venturing into the old wood play structure. They go in once and don't go back in again. My son was cursed at by older boys who appeared beyond the age guidelines (and I was surprised to see them still interested in a playground). In the myopic darkness of the castle, my son banged his head when inside the dank structure there was suddenly an unmarked (unlit) drastic change in ceiling height. Needless to say this experience was a turn off. Most kids really preferred being out in daylight because the castle felt more like a dungeon. It was fun to see friends and we enjoyed the togetherness of the play date but unless I'm in the area and desperate for a kid distraction, I won't be back.

We visited this place with the family and really enjoyed the area. It's beautiful with the lakes…read moreand scenery, and it's very kid-friendly, especially for little kids with a small playground area. A few things to know: the cafeteria is cash only, and the bathrooms/changing rooms could use more cleaning. Overall, it's a nice family-friendly spot with a great outdoor atmosphere.

Grill, fryer, snack and drink menu. They also have ice cream. Payment is mostly cash but will…read moreaccept Cash App and Venmo.

I always search for places to walk when I'm out of town for work. TNP was a very enjoyable place to…read morewalk. I went 2 days in a row and will likely return. First day I pulled in to one of the lower parking areas and walked by the creek. Second day I drove up further and walked down (and up) the valley. Definitely more strenuous of a walk on day 2, but a good workout nonetheless. I saw deer, rabbits, chipmunks, and birds. There were more animals than people which was nice!

This preserve went far beyond my expectations. The creek was so clear and the bison roaming the…read morepreserve was spectacular. I recommend it and it's all free

After 3 years of bi annual visits to Jim Thorpe, my boyfriend and I finally went to visit the…read moreoverlook (and it was finally opened - we had a great luck of it being closed the first 2-3 times we drove by it). You have to take a short detour off of either W Broadway or Beaver Run Dr. to Flagstaff Rd. There are signs you can follow all the way up there, on a one way dirt path 1,000 feet above the town, and only 3 miles away from it. We went around 4pm in November, when the sun was blending beautifully with the clouds. The panoramic view is insanely stunning! According to discovernepa.com : "Facing south, you'll take in a breathtaking look at the expansive Mahoning Valley and the rolling Pocono foothills. To the north, the overlook offers a stunning bird's-eye view of Jim Thorpe itself, nestled at the base of the mountains and bordered by the scenic curves of the Lehigh River." We took some pictures, walked around to take the views in. We noticed there is a development in process, so depending how long the construction will take place - I imagine the overlook might get more crowded, or the area more restricted. There is a picnic bench you can sit down at. And apparently there is also a camp site. Just imagine drinking your morning coffee with this view! Definitely will be visiting again when we're in the neighborhood.

Take in stunning, panoramic views of the rolling hilltops of Carbon County at this overlook in Jim…read moreThorpe. 100 Mile View offers a southern survey of the Mahoning Valley and beyond. To the north, you can capture a bird's eye view of Jim Thorpe, the Lehigh Gorge State Park, and the snaking Lehigh River. it is accessible via Flagstaff Road (or put google map) Parking: ample parking on the top.!! but when you are reaching, its one-way dirt road to the top, like hardly 200-300 meter.

This place is truly a gem. Inside the state park is a very clean and quiet lakeside beach. No…read morehouses to be seen, just a ton of trees. The beginning part of the water has quite a few rocks but they were smooth- but the further out you go there is a lot less. I found the swimming area to be quite big. They have a smoking section not too far from the beach along with a snack station (cash only) If you are in the area, it is worth checking out for sure!

Some of these 1 star reviews are SENDING ME lmaaoooo. From the racism (how dare "Spanish people" be…read moreat the beach playing "their" music amirite) to the small town cops I'm so done lol. Anyway I had a fabulous time. Read on for more por favor. My commentary is about the HIKING - nothing more nothing less. We had a tri-chapter meetup with my peeps from Body Liberation Outdoor Club - Northern NJ, Hudson Valley, and Eastern PA. Btdubs, if you're looking to enjoy the outdoors in an affirming space, holler at me. Anyway, we met at the Christman, Falls, and Cove Ridge trailhead and hiked a substantial loop to the falls, the Pohopoco river(?), and in and out of the woods. It was fantastic! Some nice elevation, soft packed trails, not too much mud, leafy forest bed, and as is common on the east coast - some roots and rocks to make sure you're paying attention. 5 miles of glorious spring sunshine and whispering trees. Couldn't ask for more! You Should Know: -parking at this trailhead is safe - room for about 8 or 9 cars and directly across from houses -this trail is NOT accessible -some parts of the trail sit high above the river - watch your step or else you'll take a devastating tumble to the great beyond -about 3/4 mile grassy walk to the actual trail from the parking area -If you use All Trails app, it was surprisingly accurate IYKYK - no bathrooms anywhere near here - pack in and pack out

This is a great playground!! Several different play areas for different age groups. They have 2 big…read morepirate ships, lots of slides, and swings too. There is also some pavilions, baseball fields, and basketball courts.

My 4 year old loves the playground and I like that I can do laps around the play area as she's…read moreplaying to get those steps in while keeping an eye on her.

A beautiful area. This area I've fished and visited since I was a kid. The parking is plentiful,…read morethe trails are easy to navigate. The area is beautiful. The more you walk, the different views you come across. Easy to find, and easy to fall in love with

My friend and I like to I hike and this was the closest to where we were staying…read more I'll agree like some other Yelpers that the trails are not especially well marked, that it can get quite muddy, and that the tree roots are very plentiful. Additionally, someone some time ago "decorated" a pine tree into a Christmas tree complete with ornaments and a manger. There's also the broken down house in the middle of nowhere. We both had fun trying to navigate and the awesome payoff was a massive powerful waterfall along the Tobyhanna Creek. We stayed a good 15 minutes just observing its greatness. If you're not careful in your step, you'll step in the mud and be S O L. You may consider hiking boots here instead of the sneakers I wore. Check out the shot videos I posted. If you like woods and a not too strenuous hiking trail steepness wise, this is a great place to check out.

This is the westbound scenic overlook stop. When you turn off the highway, you follow a windy road…read moreand then ascend an incline up to eh overlook. There is ample parking at this stop. You'll see picnic tables on the grassy part, and recycling and trash receptacles. This is a good spot to stop at if you're driving to the Delaware Water Gap.

I have reviewed this place before but it's been moved to another place in NJ. This scenic view is…read morelocated about 8 miles before the Delaware Water Gap heading West on Rt 80. There's a drive up the hill to the view. Plenty of picnic tables and parking. No facilities. But easy to have a picnic here and throw out your garbage after.

This is a great place to take your kids fishing. There are three ponds and a portable toilet…read more Parking is limited with space for about four cars.

This was on the list for best places to visit for Jim Thorpe. The area it self was scenic with the…read moreLehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in proximity, different trails scattered throughout the park. The disappointment was Flagstaff Mountain overlook closed as well as the Turn Hole Tunnel, that was permanently closed and gated off. The picnic area near the boat lunch was clean, and there was even a bridge you went over that was unique. Sadly, would have been a better rating if the attractions wanted to check out were open.

Awesome hiking trail for something not as intense. For working out you can really play around with…read morethe different trails and get a good sweat. For leisure any of which will do fine. Views are great, but definitely not a great amount of elevation.