Merli-Sarnoski Park

06/09/2026

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The beach at Merli-Sarnoski Park remains open for swimming at your own risk. There are no lifeguards on duty and restrooms are closed. The water is tested weekly for bacteria to ensure it meets state standards.

Please note that the beach will close once upcoming building improvement construction begins, for which a date has not been set. For the most up-to-date park announcements, check the official Merli-Sarnoski Park and Lackawanna County pages.

06/03/2026

🌳🥪🎶 SENIORS! Starting in July, join the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging for FRIDAYS IN THE PARK! From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. enjoy our beautiful county parks with FREE entertainment, lunch, crafts, bingo and more! Transportation is available with COLTS shared-ride program. Space is limited so RSVP today to (570) 963-6710 ext. 1450.

05/27/2026

📢💦🛟 SPLASHPAD AND LAKES TO OPEN FRIDAY, JUNE 5

🏊 Aylesworth Park and Covington Park lakes will open Friday, June 5. Beaches are open seven days a week, dawn to dusk. Lifeguards will be on duty Thursday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For safety reasons, there is no fishing in the beach areas through Labor Day and pets are only allowed in the water outside of the swimming area. Park patrons are allowed to swim without lifeguards at their own risk. 🚧 A project to upgrade lakefront facilities at Merli-Sarnoski Park will close the beach once the project begins.

💦 The splashpad at McDade Park will open Friday, June 5, and will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The county is still in negotiations with a contractor to complete necessary repairs to the pool, but the goal is to open for the 2026 season once repairs are complete.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔 & 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝒔𝒘𝒊𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚.

05/22/2026

TAKE THE SURVEY NOW! 💻⏲ We’re taking steps to ensure that all residents and businesses in Lackawanna County can connect to high-speed and reliable internet. Participation in the 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 is crucial to gain a better understanding of the user’s experience with internet service.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼? Take the survey from your home or business using a wired or Wi-Fi connection that services your home or business. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣, 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙙.

🔗 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗬: hrggis.github.io/LackawannaBroadband

Residents without internet access, or anyone unable to complete the online survey, can download a printable version at www.lackawannacounty.org or pick up a copy at their local library or municipal building. For questions or to request a hardcopy by mail or email, please contact [email protected]. The survey will take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete and will be open until July 13, 2026.

05/12/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦!🎵 🎭 The Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department is seeking artists, musicians and performing artists for 𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞, a free, annual summer series offering children's art activities, music and crafts. The program features workshops with local artists, face painting and entertainment from 10 a.m. to noon, with loads of family-friendly summer fun!

July 14 at Lackawanna County Covington Park
July 21 at Merli-Sarnoski Park
July 28 at Aylesworth Park
Aug. 4 at McDade Park

🔗 To apply, scan the QR code or use this link:
lackawanna.smapply.org/prog/2026_art_in_the_park_/

Questions? Email [email protected].

05/07/2026

The Lackawanna County Parks & Recreation Department is teaming up with the Arts& Culture Department to introduce 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 program during this year's free 𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 series! The Artistic Athlete program encourages kids ages 4 to 12 to experiment with creativity and tenacity through a mix of art and sports activities like basketball, soccer, football, lacrosse and pickleball. 🏀🎾🏈⚽🥍 Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Art in the Park and The Artistic Athlete will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on four Tuesdays this summer:
➡️ 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟰 at Covington Park
➡️ 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟭 at Merli-Sarnoski Park
➡️ 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟴 at Aylesworth Park
➡️ 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟰 at McDade Park

04/27/2026

The weather didn't stop the Delaware Valley Orienteering Association (DVOA) Beginner Orienteering Clinic on Saturday at Merli-Sarnoski Park. The clinic offered two hours of instruction and a beginner course.

04/23/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER! 🧭🗺️ Lackawanna County Parks & Recreation and the Delaware Valley Orienteering Association (DVOA) are hosting a 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖 on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at Merli-Sarnoski Park. The clinic offers two hours of instruction and a beginner course. Registration closes April 23.

🔗 Register today at pci.jotform.com/form/260694465458167

01/09/2026

Lackawanna County plans to put an improvement project targeting the lakefront facilities and beach area of the park in Fell Twp. out for bid early next year, with construction likely in spring or s…

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