Parks - Open Space Recreation Areas
If you enjoy peaceful walks, fishing, nature hikes or some quiet time, then the Lower Macungie
Open Space Recreation Areas are for you. For more information on these Recreation Areas, please click on the designated locations below:
Ancient Oak West
9.8 Acres
K7SW2 001 024
Mini Park and Conservation Area
Use Google Maps for directions and park viewing
Parking and Access
- Accessible from Spring Creek Road, which has no defined parking, and from the Aster Circle cul-de-sac, which has very limited parking.
Click Here for Driving Directions
Park Facilities
There is hiking and fishing available to those interested at this park. Nature lovers can expect to find wild ducks and even an inhabited birdhouse. Ancient Oak West Park contains large passive recreational fields. However, the ground may be seasonally swampy.
Recent Additions
- Landscaping (4/93) $100.00
- Large play structure (5/94) $9,885.00
- Small play structure (6/95) $9,742.00
- Landscaping (10/95) $420.00
- Playground Parts (8/97) $202.16
- Tree Removal (12/97) $1,700.00
- Two horse spring riding toys and sit and dig (1998)
- Table and Benches (2/98) $1,193.50
- Playground removal
Acquisition
Acquisition on September 16, 1977 from Robert J. Gatti and Joan Gatti for $1.00 and then was dedicated December 1, 1977.
Brandywine
8.6 Acres
K7 010 001
Potential Neighborhood Park/Playground
Sauerkraut Lane
Parking and Access
- Access from Sauerkraut and Mill Creek Road.
- There is no parking lot. Parking along Sauerkraut and Mill Creek Road.
Park Facilities
The park is currently part of an agricultural field. The location, size, and accessibility, would make Brandywine the ideal site for community-wide neighborhood park/playground. Brandywine is adjacent with the twenty-eight acre property owned by the East Penn School District. The opportunity exists for joint development of a large-scale recreational center. There is a walking path along Sauerkraut Lane.
Acquisition
- Deed recorded in volume 1636, page 1029. It was purchased for $0.00 as part of the subdivision process. This is the information as of 6/24/01.
Country Downs
Revised: 8/22/06
1.9 Acres
J8SE1 009 014
Conservation Area
Maplewood Lane
Parking and Access
- Obscure 25' public access easement
- The nearest available parking is on Maplewood Drive.
Parking Facilities
The Country Downs "park" is merely a field of weeds. It serves the purpose of increasing the amount of open space. The public access easement is indistinguishable from the adjacent properties and this land will not be readily developed.
Acquisition
Dedicated on August 14, 1991 by Bruce J. Howard and Joseph P. Canouse at no cost to the Township.
Indian Creek
Revised: 8/15/06
2.2 Acres
K8 016 008B
Recreational Area
Indian Creek Road
Parking and Access
- Parking is available along Jasper Road and Indian Creek Road.
Equipment
The Indian Creek Recreation Area is a small recreation area containing open grass and wooded area. Eventually it will be connected to the Community Center.
Recent Additions
- Engineering (7/99) $3,020.25
- Engineering (12/99) $4,911.00
Acquisition
Indian Creek Recreation Area was dedicated to the Lower Macungie Township by Harold F. and Phyllis S. Serfass April 5, 1995, as part of the subdivision of Indian Creek Village Recreation Area 1 and 2.
Kratzer Farm - Property Occupied, Privacy Please
Revised: 8/22/06
33.2 Acres
K7NE2 005 016
Historic Site/Conservation Area
Parking and Access
- The farm is accessible from Willow Lane.
- There is parking available along the driveway.
Park Facilities
The Kratzer Farm is the site of three major historic structures. They are the Kratzer House, the Kratzer's Barn, as well as a shed and a chicken coup, along with a large pond behind and to the left of the barn. The farm is not currently developed for any recreational purposes but the potential for limited development done exist. The park is further enhanced by its location in the Little Lehigh Creek flood plain. The barn and shed are presently used by the Township for storage.
Recent Additions
- Land Purchase (8/93) $415,522.56
- Paint Barn (11/98) $1,700.00
- " " (1/99) $637.00
- " " (8/99) $3,631.00
- Shed Repairs (5/98) $1,200.00
- Barn Repairs (4/98) $5,852.25
- Stone Work (5/98) $9,430.40
- Sand Blasting (5/98) $3,500.00
- Roof Repairs (5/98) $18,020.00
Acquisition
Purchased on August 11, 1993 from Carl D. Wanamaker, Luther F. Wanamaker, Nathan Wanamaker, Lee B. Hunsicher, Joann E. Hunsicher, Betty M. Diehl, Elwood Gross, and Dorothy L. Bealer for $425,000.
Lichtenwalner Farm - Property Occupied, Privacy Please
Information unavailable at this time.
Schantz Farm - Property Occupied, Privacy Please
Revised: 8/15/06
17.9 Acres
K8 016 015
Historic Site/ Conservation Area (potential expansion for Brookside Municipal Campus)
Parking and Access
- Accessible from Brookside Road. No formal parking, but vehicles may park by the barn.
Park Facilities
The Schantz Farm property contains a three-story farmhouse, an old stone barn which dates back to 1846 and was owned by Jonas Wesco, for whom Wescosville was named, a smaller barn, a silo, out house, and a considerable amount of miscellaneous farm implements. It also contains a large field, most recently utilized for agricultural production, but readily convertible into space for passive recreation. Currently, the barn is utilized by the Public Works Department for equipment storage.
Recent Additions
- Repair barn stone (9/97) $2,100.00
- Land purchase (8/97) $345,000.00
- Install alarm (11/97) $2,900.00
- Farmhouse refurbished (1998)
- Roof repairs/replacement (8/98) $1,800.00
- Remove chicken floors (2/99) $9,440.00
- Alarm system (2/99) $121.00
- Well drilling Pmt #1 (3/99) $1,735.00
- Well drilling (4/99) $1,545.00
- Landscape work (5/99) $465.00
- Alarm work (5/99) $88.00
- Replace posts and beams (5/99) $9,661.00
- Power wash interior (5/99) $2,800.00
- Install sub panel wiring (6/99) $1,145.00
- Window frames (7/99) $14,580.00
- Re-facing barn (9/99) $4,799.00
- Oil burner installation (11/99) $674.00
- Downspouts and Gutters (5/00) $2,100.00
- Windows replaced (11/00) $9,947.00
- Gutters repaired (5/01) $3,015.00
Acquisition
Purchased by Lower Macungie Township on August 28, 1997 from Russel L. Schantz, executor of the estate of Lester R. Schantz, at a cost of $345,000.
Winding Brook Upper
Revised: 7/26/06
1.9 Acres
K8NW4 007 001
Future Mini Park
Parking and Access
- Accessible from Fresh Meadow Drive, Lantern Lane, and River Rock Drive.
- Parking is available on these three streets.
Park Facilities
The Winding Brook Upper Park is simply a well-maintained open field, with a few young trees near the boarder and could be used for any passive recreational purpose. Plans to develop Winding Brook Upper Park into a mini park was voted against by the surrounding neighbors.
Acquisition
Winding Brook Upper was dedicated August 9, 1996 as part of the subdivision.
