TOWNSHIP TIDBIT:

Swamp isn’t “Swampy.” The historical name for the village that lies at the intersection of Swamp Pike and Rt. 663 (North Charlotte Street) was “Swamp,” an English corruption of the German Schwam—for meadows, lowlands.

Parks & Recreation

Parks & Fields


COMMUNITY PARKS

All parks are open from dawn to dusk. Our dog friendly parks are Swamp Creek Park and Community Park.

  • Briar Ridge Park:  Magnolia Drive , Gilbertsville – Amenities:  Small Playground
  • Swamp Creek Park:  3179 Reifsnyder Road, Gilbertsville – Amenities:  Model Airplane Flying, Walking Trail (.8 miles), Historical School House, Small Playground & Dog Friendly
  • NHT Community Park:  2766 Gail Drive, Gilbertsville – Amenities:  Barn Rental, Childrens’ Traffic Garden, Baseball/Softball Field, Basketball Court, Disk Golf, Hockey Court, Walking Trail, Pavilion Rental, Picnic Tables, Grills, Playground, & Dog Friendly
    Click here to access Summer Camp information.
  • Pleasant Run Park:  600 Schultz Road, Perkiomenville – Amenities:  Fishing Pond & Park Benches
  • Deep Creek Park:  Deep Creek Road (North of Pleasant Run Park), Perkiomenville – Amenities:  Trails, Bird Watching & Picnic Tables
  • Windlestrae Park:  132 Chalet Road, Gilbertsville – Amenities:  Small Playground
 
ATHLETIC FIELDS

  • Gambone Complex:  132 Chalet Road, Gilbertsville – Amenities:  Two Football Fields. 
  • Middle Creek:  Dotterer Road, Gilbertsville – Amenities:  Baseball Field & Two Soccer Fields. 
  • Layfield Park:  Dotterer Road, Gilbertsville – Amenities:  Three Soccer Fields.