Family Fun
Activities Around Lake Wallenpaupack
Discover easy family ideas for lake days, rainy afternoons, outdoor play, and memory-making adventures around the Pocono Mountains.
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- Apple Grove Park
Apple Grove Park Nature Preserve in Honesdale Pennsylvania
Fair Ave
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Barrett Township Historical Society
Barrett Township Historical Society Rail Museum in Cresco Pennsylvania
142 Sand Spring Rd
Cresco, PA 18326
- Billy’s New Hope Barn
Billys New Hope Barn Zoo in Honesdale Pennsylvania
349 Schoolhouse Rd
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Bingham Park
Bingham Park Hiking Area in Hawley Pennsylvania
133-179 Main Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
- Blooming Grove 4-H Hiking Trail
Blooming Grove 4 H Hiking Trail Hiking Area in Hawley Pennsylvania
Hawley, PA 18428
- Carlton Drake Memorial Park
Carlton Drake Memorial Park Park in Newfoundland Pennsylvania
birdinghotspots.org/hotspot/L15698655
994 Main St
Newfoundland, PA 18445
- Chestnut Mountain Nature Preserve
Chestnut Mountain Nature Preserve Hiking Area in Paradise Valley Pennsylvania
brodheadwatershed.org/chestnut-mountain-nature-preserve/
PA-191
Paradise Valley, PA 18326
- Claws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park
Claws N Paws Wild Animal Park Zoo in Lake Ariel Pennsylvania
1475 Ledgedale Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
- Cobey Pond Trailhead
Cobey Pond Trailhead Hiking Area in Hawley Pennsylvania
Hawley, PA 18428
- Costa’s Family Fun Park
Costas Family Fun Park Recreation Center in Hawley Pennsylvania
2111 US-6
Hawley, PA 18428
- Creative Corner Pottery Painting Studio
Creative Corner Pottery Painting Studio Art Studio in Honesdale Pennsylvania
525 Church St
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Delaware & Hudson Canal Park at Lock 31
Delaware And Hudson Canal Park At Lock 31 Hiking Area in Hawley Pennsylvania
www.waynehistorypa.com/museums/canalparklock31
179 Texas Palmyra Hwy
Hawley, PA 18428
- Dorflinger Factory Museum
Dorflinger Factory Museum Historical Landmark in Hawley Pennsylvania
670 Texas Palmyra Hwy
Hawley, PA 18428
- Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary
Dorflinger Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary Hiking Area in Honesdale Pennsylvania
55 Suydam Dr
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Fieldstone Farm Tank Creek Nature Preserve
Fieldstone Farm Tank Creek Nature Preserve Nature Preserve in Cresco Pennsylvania
512 Devils Hole Rd
Cresco, PA 18326
- Freedom Seekers Mural
Freedom Seekers Mural Historical Landmark in Honesdale Pennsylvania
646 W Park St
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Gibbons Memorial Park
Gibbons Memorial Park Hiking Area in Honesdale Pennsylvania
honesdaleborough.com/departments-and-services/park-rules/gibbons-park/
202 Gibbons Park Rd
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Harmony In The Woods
Harmony In The Woods Historical Landmark in Hawley Pennsylvania
19 Imagination Wy
Hawley, PA 18428
- Hawley Silk Mill
Hawley Silk Mill Historical Landmark in Hawley Pennsylvania
8 Silk Mill Drive
Hawley, PA 18428
- Hawley Trail
Hawley Trail Hiking Area in Hawley Pennsylvania
Hawley, PA 18428
- Hemlock Trail Trailhead
Hemlock Trail Trailhead Hiking Area in Blooming Grove Township Pennsylvania
Blooming Grove Township, PA 18428
- Honesdale Central Park
Honesdale Central Park Nature Preserve in Honesdale Pennsylvania
901 Church St
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Honesdale Dance Studio
Honesdale Dance Studio Art Studio in Honesdale Pennsylvania
811 Main St
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Jadwin Dam observation shack
Jadwin Dam Observation Shack Recreation Center in Honesdale Pennsylvania
Hancock Hwy
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Kurmes Preserve
Kurmes Preserve Hiking Area in Cresco Pennsylvania
www.phlt.org/kurmes-paradise-creek
335 Devils Hole Rd
Cresco, PA 18326
- Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center
Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station And Environmental Education Center Hiking Area in Lake Ariel Pennsylvania
94 Sanctuary Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
- Lake Wallenpaupack Trail Parking
Lake Wallenpaupack Trail Parking Hiking Area in Hawley Pennsylvania
www.poconomountains.com/listings/wallenpaupack-lake-trail-hiking/6786/
102 PA-507
Hawley, PA 18428
- Mt. Wismer Nature Preserve
Mt Wismer Nature Preserve Hiking Area in Canadensis Pennsylvania
PA-447
Canadensis, PA 18325
- NEWE (Northeast Wilderness Experience)
Newe Northeast Wilderness Experience Boat Tour Agency in Honesdale Pennsylvania
www.newildernessexperience.com/
833 Main St
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Owl & Friends
Owl And Friends Recreation Center in Honesdale Pennsylvania
809 Main St Ste 201
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Pasold Farm Nature Preserve
Pasold Farm Nature Preserve Hiking Area in Cresco Pennsylvania
www.barretttownship.com/pasold-park-page.html
Pasold Farm Dr
Cresco, PA 18326
- Pennsylvania Rail Bike LLC
Pennsylvania Rail Bike Hiking Area in Hawley Pennsylvania
4 Columbus Ave
Hawley, PA 18428
- Pocono Mountains Visitors Center Lake Wallenpaupack
Pocono Mountains Visitors Center Lake Wallenpaupack Historical Landmark in Hawley Pennsylvania
2512 US-6
Hawley, PA 18428
- Riverside Park
Riverside Park Park in Hawley Pennsylvania
Church St
Hawley, PA 18428
- Safari Farm Petting Zoo & Sanctuary
Safari Farm Petting Zoo And Sanctuary Nature Preserve in Lake Ariel Pennsylvania
1675 Mt Cobb Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
- Shuman Point Hiking Trail
Shuman Point Hiking Trail Hiking Area in Lakeville Pennsylvania
1237 Purdytown Turnpike
Lakeville, PA 18438
- Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
Ski Big Bear At Masthope Mountain Tourist Attraction in Lackawaxen Pennsylvania
192 Karl Hope Blvd
Lackawaxen, PA 18435
- Skywood Park
Skywood Park Park in Paradise Valley Pennsylvania
Paradise Valley, PA 18326
- Swiftwater Forest Preserve
Swiftwater Forest Preserve Hiking Area in Cresco Pennsylvania
brodheadwatershed.org/swiftwater-forest-preserve/
229 Donaldson Rd
Cresco, PA 18326
- Tanners Falls Walking Trail
Tanners Falls Walking Trail Hiking Area in Honesdale Pennsylvania
417 Upper Woods Rd
Honesdale, PA 18431
- The Bodhi Tree Art School & Studio
The Bodhi Tree Art School And Studio Art Studio in Honesdale Pennsylvania
www.bodhitreeartstudio.com/contact/
214 6th St
Honesdale, PA 18431
- The Friendly Community Center (The FCC)
The Friendly Community Center The Fcc Recreation Center in Cresco Pennsylvania
www.thefriendlycommunitycenter.org
1200 PA-390
Cresco, PA 18326
- The Hawley Hub
The Hawley Hub Recreation Center in Hawley Pennsylvania
318 Main Ave #2
Hawley, PA 18428
- The Stourbridge Line Train Excursions
The Stourbridge Line Train Excursions Rail Museum in Honesdale Pennsylvania
812 Main St
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Upper Delaware Visitors Center & Zane Grey Boat Launch Parking Area
Upper Delaware Visitors Center And Zane Grey Boat Launch Parking Area Visitor Center in Lackawaxen Pennsylvania
Scenic Dr
Lackawaxen, PA 18435
- Varden Conservation Area Tannery Tract
Varden Conservation Area Tannery Tract Hiking Area in Lake Ariel Pennsylvania
225 Tannery Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
- Varden Conservation Area Wildcat Trailhead
Varden Conservation Area Wildcat Trailhead Hiking Area in Lake Ariel Pennsylvania
72 Hemlock Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
- Veterans’ Memorial Park
Veterans Memorial Park Park in Lackawaxen Pennsylvania
Scenic Dr
Lackawaxen, PA 18435
- VIP Kidz Club
Vip Kidz Club Recreation Center in Honesdale Pennsylvania
218 Willow Ave
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Wallenpaupack Bowling and Sports Center
Wallenpaupack Bowling And Sports Center Recreation Center in Hawley Pennsylvania
15 Bowling Center Ln
Hawley, PA 18428
- Wallenpaupack Creek Trail
Wallenpaupack Creek Trail Hiking Area in Hawley Pennsylvania
126 Lamberton Ln
Hawley, PA 18428
- Wallenpaupack Dam
Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center Historical Landmark in Hawley Pennsylvania
129 Lamberton Ln
Hawley, PA 18428
- Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center
Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center Historical Landmark in Hawley Pennsylvania
126 Lamberton Ln
Hawley, PA 18428
- Wallenpaupack Historical Society
Wallenpaupack Historical Society Historical Landmark in Paupack Pennsylvania
www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org
103 Manor Woods Ct
Paupack, PA 18451
- Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour & Boat Rentals
Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour And Boat Rentals Boat Tour Agency in Hawley Pennsylvania
2487 US-6
Hawley, PA 18428
- Wayne County Arts Alliance
Wayne County Arts Alliance Art Studio in Honesdale Pennsylvania
959 Main St
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Wayne County Fairgrounds
Wayne County Fairgrounds Zoo in Honesdale Pennsylvania
Honesdale, PA 18431
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- Wayne County Historical Society
Wayne County Historical Society Rail Museum in Honesdale Pennsylvania
810 Main St
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Wayne County Visitors Center
Wayne County Visitors Center Visitor Center in Honesdale Pennsylvania
www.poconomountains.com/listing/wayne-county-visitors-center/11011/
32 Commercial St
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Wayne County YMCA
Wayne County Ymca Recreation Center in Honesdale Pennsylvania
105 Park St
Honesdale, PA 18431
- Whittaker Trailhead
Whittaker Trailhead Hiking Area in Hemlock Farms Pennsylvania
birdinghotspots.org/group/G814718
8R87+95
Hemlock Farms, PA 18428
- Zane Grey Museum and Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Store
Zane Grey Museum And Upper Delaware Scenic And Recreational River Store Hiking Area in Lackawaxen Pennsylvania
www.nps.gov/upde/planyourvisit/hours.htm
135 Scenic Dr
Lackawaxen, PA 18435
Make It Easy for Families
The best Lake Wallenpaupack activities are the ones that balance fun, flexibility, and simple logistics.
Look for places with open space, short drive times, snacks nearby, and options that work for both energetic kids and tired parents. Pair your outing with nearby food or a stop at local shops to turn one activity into a full family day.