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summer? Remember to include a picnic, camp-out, campfire or wedding
at Murrysville Parks. Permits are available for all of these possibilities
with the completion of a "Parks Permit and Application Form" at the
Murrysville Municipal Building on Sardis Road.
There are pavilions in Bear Hollow, Chambers, Duff, Kovalczik,
Pedora and Townsend Parks. Bear Hollow has two ball fields, tennis
courts, basketball courts, playground equipment, walking trails
and a stream. Chambers has a ball field, tennis courts, basketball
courts, and playground equipment. Duff has very extensive walking
trails and is well-known for its spring flower display. Kovalczik
has a ball field, basketball courts, playground equipment and walking
trails. Pedora has a basketball court, playground equipment, a ball
field and a walking trail. Townsend has two pavilions, gardens,
two ball fields, a fishing pond, extensive walking trails and a
gazebo that has been a backdrop for many wedding pictures.
In addition to two pavilions, Townsend Park offers a site for
groups to hold campfires and camp-outs. Night fishing and hiking
can be held as part of a event for your scout or church group. There
is no cost for use of the park, excluding the pavilion, for these
organized activities, but a permit must be filled out and approved.
Fees:
Pavilions
- Residents - $25.00 per day
- Non-resident - $50.00 per day
Gazebo - $15.00 per day
Access to electricity - $10.00
Refundable Security Bond: $50.00 (one bond if more than one pavilion is rented in same park)
The following parks have pavilions for rent: Bear Hollow, Chambers,
Duff, Heritage, Kovalczik, Pedora and Townsend.
An informational park brochure is available at the Municipal Building
on Sardis Road . For more information, call the Municipality at
327-2100, Ext. 104.
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