Fawcett Fields — Attraction in Shaler Township

Beautiful place to take the dog along the woodsy trail. I also like coming here to sit and listen to the water. Usually not very populated but a few times I've had minor issues with dog interactions. There is an off leash area so having a curious and friendly dog run up on you is not uncommon. Knowing my dog's incessant need to chase and attempt to capture any bubbles floating on the surface of the stream no, we usually employ the leash at all times. I've seen a handful of dog owner's who take their dogs there for training sessions, maybe to socialize them? Maybe to hunt? The only weird thing that happened was in the early evening, before dusk, when a guy showed up with his dogs and kept them way back down the path from us. I suppose this could have been done so as not to upset the training session with canine excitement but it just felt like they were waiting for us to leave. Felt uncomfortable so we left early. Still a favorite spot of ours. Very beautiful scenery...

I admit bias because I coach girls soccer and now call these fields home on Wednesday and Friday nights- but it really is a great place to play soccer. The valley like setting in a low land area surrounded by immense tree growth means it stays cooler when the temperature is high, which is huge for practices in the late summer heat. There is plenty of parking, adequate bathroom facilities, and two large fields to play on, so one couldn't ask for...

A very nice find. A trail lined with trees and a babbling stream. Dogs welcome on leashes. If you prefer to walk your pooch in the water wear adequate shoes as it's slippery and some areas knee deep with little water falls. Bathrooms are clean and handicap accessible. Several covered picnic tables. Possibly a mile or so if you walk to the...