State Park · Pennsylvania, United States
Frances Slocum State Park
Frances Slocum State Park is a state park in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 1,035 acres (419 ha), established in 1968.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 1,035 acres (419 ha) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Coordinates | 41.3400° N, 75.8914° W |
| Managed by | Pennsylvania state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Frances Slocum State Park
Frances Slocum State Park is a 1,035-acre (419 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Kingston Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Frances Slocum Lake is a 165-acre (67 ha) man-made, horseshoe-shaped lake that is a popular fishing and boating destination. The park is 5 miles (8.0 km) from Dallas and 10 miles (16 km) from Wilkes-Barre.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 100.3 miles away
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 107.0 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 112.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Frances Slocum State Park?
Frances Slocum State Park is in Pennsylvania, United States (41.3400° N, 75.8914° W).
When was Frances Slocum State Park established?
Frances Slocum State Park was established in 1968, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Frances Slocum State Park?
Frances Slocum State Park covers 1,035 acres (419 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pennsylvania_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Pennsylvania state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Slocum_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).