State Park · Pennsylvania, United States
French Creek State Park
French Creek State Park is a state park in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 7,339 acres (2,970 ha), established in 1946.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Berks and Chester Counties, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 7,339 acres (2,970 ha) |
| Established | 1946 |
| Coordinates | 40.2117° N, 75.7919° 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 French Creek State Park
French Creek State Park is a 7,730-acre (3,130 ha) Pennsylvania state park in North Coventry and Warwick Townships in Chester County and Robeson and Union Townships in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It straddles northern Chester County and southern Berks County along French Creek. It is located in the Hopewell Big Woods. The park is the home of two lakes: Hopewell Lake, a 68-acre (28 ha) warm water lake, and Scotts Run Lake, a 22-acre (8.9 ha) cold water lake. The state record smallmouth bass was caught in Scotts Run Lake. There are extensive forests, and almost 40 miles (64 km) of hiking and equestrian trails.
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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- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 37.4 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 85.4 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 91.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is French Creek State Park?
French Creek State Park is in Pennsylvania, United States (40.2117° N, 75.7919° W).
When was French Creek State Park established?
French Creek State Park was established in 1946, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is French Creek State Park?
French Creek State Park covers 7,339 acres (2,970 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/French_Creek_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).