Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation

Whether you’re a resident of East Penn Township or just visiting, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors:

  • 🚲 Biking, hiking, jogging, or walking on the D&L Trails
  • 🛶 Tubing down the Lehigh
  • 🧭 Geocaching
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • 🌳 Simply relaxing and enjoying the scenery

The success of East Penn Township’s park system is thanks to the generous efforts of:

  • Volunteers
  • Eagle Scout projects
  • The Parks Commission
  • Free labor provided by the Carbon County Correctional Institution

These groups have helped make East Penn Township’s parks a beautiful place to connect with nature.


You Can Help With a Tax-Deductible Donation!
We welcome donations of the following items to help support our parks:

  • Clippers / shears
  • 8 ft. utility trailer
  • Lawn mowers
  • Garden tractors
  • Sheds
  • ATVs

Pavilion Rentals
Did you know you can rent a pavilion for a private party at Ashfield Playground, Marvin Gardens or Riverview Park?

📄 Parks Application
📄 Park User Fees
📄 Ashfield Playground Application
📄 Rules and Regulations

For Ashfield Playground Events, please check the Community Bulletin Board tab.


Rules & Regulations
All applications and fees should be mailed or delivered to:
167 Municipal Rd., Lehighton, PA 18235

📞 Contact the Municipal Office with any questions.