The Gravel Family Preserve offers a wide variety of habitat including high and low bush blueberry fields, grassy old farm field, hardwood forest, huge wetland, and steep slopes rising 2000 feet to the Mt. Wismer Preserve. This 170 acre property is located off Gravel Road. Take Route 447 north from the light in Canadensis, go approximately 3 miles and turn right onto Gravel Road. Continue for 0.2 miles to the entrance on your left. Pull…
High Acres Park has a new policy in place for the 2018 season. This policy includes a pavilion rental fee along with a security deposit.  The cost is $50 for residents and $100 for non-residents (of Barrett Township).   Please see the township website: http://www.barretttownship.com/high-acres-park-page.html for more information on pavilion rentals and updated rules and regulations. High Acres Park is located on Route 447 north of Canadensis.  The park consists of several acres of land, and…
Open to the Public Owned and managed by Paradise and Barrett Townships through the Pocono Area Recreation Commission
Skytop Lodge (at 1 Skytop Lodge Road in Skytop) offers a weather-protected rink. The rink is open to the public for skating sessions every day with differing daily hours during the winter season. Conditions permitting, ice skating is also offered on the lake. Skate rentals are available. For more information, go to skytop.com/activity/ice-skating/   Source:https://www.poconorecord.com/story/entertainment/local/2022/01/14/ice-rinks-open-season-snowmen-grace-streets-stroudsburg/9198418002/
As Barrett Township Tax Collector, my goal is to provide you with the information and services you need, related to property taxes in our municipality. Office Hours Tuesdays 1-7pm Thursdays 1-7pm (please call to confirm) Or By Appointment
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Welcome to the Pasold Farm Nature Preserve.  This 64 acre parcel includes a quarter mile of Brodhead Creek frontage, and is a delightful example of a wide variety of habitats.  Located off Spruce Cabin Road, (south of the Canadensis light on Rt. 447), cross the bridge and take the first right.  Continue to the parking area on the left.  Here you can see the old stone foundation that was once a barn.  If you continue on the road there is…
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In 2000, Barrett Township, Paradise Townships and Mount Pocono Borough began working together, along with the Monroe County Open Space Commission, to provide parks and recreation for area residents. In 2014, Mount Pocono withdrew from PARC. Through the Commission, Skywood Park, Seven Pines Park and Ice Lake provide recreation opportunities and natural experiences for area residents.
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Additional Info

  • Address 2100 Route 191
  • City Cresco
  • State Pennsylvania
  • Zip 18326
  • Phone 570-595-7102
Located in State Game Lands #221, Barrett Township, PA Directions: From Route 390 North in Mountainhome, bear left onto Route 191 North.  Turn left onto Monomonock Road and then Right onto Pleasant Ridge Road.  Pleasant Ridge dead-ends into the State Game Lands, there is a parking area before the gate on the left.   Hike through the gate and follow the trail, approximately 2 miles to the waterfall.  You will need to cross a stream and…