Old Smicksburg Park

Facilities | Directions | Walking Tour & Brochure | Park Map

History

Old Smicksburg Park is a 33-acre park located in Smicksburg Borough, in northwestern Indiana County. Since the year 2000 the park has been managed by the Smicksburg Area Heritage Society, under a management agreement with Smicksburg Borough. Effective March 24, 2010 the management agreement was transferred to Indiana County Parks & Trails.

The park is located on property leased to Smicksburg Borough from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as part of the Mahoning Dam flood control area. The Mahoning Dam is located approximately 11-miles downstream of the park.

Until the early 1940s the park property was part of Smicksburg. With the construction of Mahoning Dam, twenty-two properties were condemned for flood control purposes, including businesses, churches, cemeteries and a number of homes. About 65% of the population of Smicksburg was displaced by the federal government’s acquisition. In 1940 the town population was 240, by 1950 the population had fallen to 90, and today, about 45 people reside in Smicksburg Borough.

Since its establishment in 1827 Smicksburg has undergone significant changes. The park provides an opportunity to preserve the history of Smicksburg, interpret life of an early American village and provide a park in an area of Indiana County that is currently underserved by the Indiana County Parks & Trails department.

The park will also serve as an added attraction for tourists visiting the Smicksburg Amish country and the specialty shops of Smicksburg.

Facilities

The park offers a number of hiking trails that are suited to hiking, birding and wildflower study. The Little Mahoning Creek runs through the town and provides a great location from which to launch a canoe or kayak. A portable restroom and picnic tables are now available for visitor's use.

Directions

From the north and Punxsutawney : Follow route 119 south out of Punxsutawney. Travel 3.3 miles until you reach route 210. Turn right on 210 and travel for 1.7 miles. At this point you will need to stay LEFT in order to stay on route 210. Now travel an additional 3.1 miles on route 210. Bear right on route 954 and follow for 5.8 miles. The park is on the right side of the road.

From the south and Indiana : Take route 954 north out of Indiana. Follow this road for approximately 23 miles. As you enter town, the park will be on your left.

A directional map can help guide you to this tranquil destination.

Walking Tour & Brochure

A walking tour map/brochure of the park in PDF format is also available.

Park Map

We also have a prinable park map that can be used to navigate your way through Old Smicksburg Park.

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