This is probably the biggest park in Clarks Summit with a variety of options to take advantage of while spending a day at the park. There's concrete paths that go all over the park and through the woods so biking, longboard/skateboarding, or rollerblading are all an option; Plus theres a wide patch of concrete that houses two full size basketball courts. When a game isn't going on, there's always the possibility to ride around there.
There's also a wide open field right next to a baseball field. The field is perfect for a large game of football, Frisbee, soccer, or just about any activity you could imagine.
The park also has multiple jungle gyms, swings, a splash fountain, sandbox, gazebos, picnic area, and some streams that run along the walking path.
This is defidently one of the best places to pay a visit if you're...
Read moreSouth Abington Park is always a cozy place to visit. It has a couple pavilions, the main one having a free to use fireplace. There's a reasonably sized playground as well as a splash fountain for the kids. Next to the splash fountain is two lattice overhangs with vines with an open area between them where the local theater group can put on scheduled plays and has in the past. There's a gazebo up on the hill above everything else that's cozy and a fun place to relax with friends. There's a fully lit walking path across one of the two bridges crossing the river that people love to use. There's even a fully lit basketball court! All in all, it's a very nice park that I...
Read moreLove the park! However, when day care schools and summer camps *bus loads visit for the day to take advantage of the "free park" more courtesy should be for visiting guests. Taking up the bathroom for over an hour to change out of wet clothes, kids being rude to adults is very upsetting. When my child had to use the restroom, it was unavailable for over an hour during this time. More facilities should be available when there is this many people. It's a very clean park, so much to offer the community, nice walking trails...
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