P R O G R A M S & E V E N T S
Stroud Rec programs and events are a great way to get outdoors and connected to the community. We offer programs & events year-round for families and individuals.
You can Preregister online, or call us at 570-426-1512
during business hours for easy registration!
PROGRAM LIST
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Trivia for the Dog Park!
3rd Tuesdays of the Month
6pm-8pm
Next: 10/15/24
Join us for a night of friendly competition and fun facts! There will be four new and varied categories of free trivia to test your brain every month. Bring a team of family or friends and play for a chance to win a gift card to the wonderful Willowtree Inn Restaurant! Questions range in difficulty and are "PG." A jar for donations to the Stroud Area Dog Park Project will be out during the event.
Free trivia!
No registration required.
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Puzzler Competition
October 17, 2024
6pm - 8:30pm
15 Day Street
East Stroudsburg, PA
This is a pairs (2 person team) jigsaw puzzle competition. Pairs work together to compete against other teams putting a puzzle together. Whoever completes their puzzle first wins!
Only one team member should register; write in the name of your teammate when prompted. Youth participants (under 16 years of age) are allowed as long as they are competing as a pair with an accompanying parent or guardian. Pairs must assemble a 500-piece puzzle with a time limit of 2 hours. All pairs will have the same puzzle. Also featuring a puzzle swap, 5pm - 6pm!
Competition Rules:
Each pair can use up to 2 trays of cardboard, foam or another type of material of a maximum size of 16” x 24” as an aid during the assembly of the puzzles. No other tools or aids are allowed. (Box top holders are allowed.)
If, once the maximum time has elapsed, the pair has not finished their puzzle, a photographer will photograph your table and then judges will count the pieces placed, counting only groups of 3 or more pieces correctly assembled.
When a pair is close to finishing the puzzle, they will raise a hand to signal a judge to take note of the time at the moment of completion. The judge, after considering the correct assembly, will write down the time spent in the record.
$30 per Pair to Register
Wednesday Walks
10am-11am
Every Wednesday (Weather Permitting)
Free!
REGISTER HERE
Or call 570-426-1512
Our interpretive walks provide company, conversation, and nature knowledge. Relax, get some fresh air, and enjoy the views of the season!
Locations vary by week of the month.
(Click underlined locations below for directions.)
1st Wednesday: Yetter Park
198-184 Wilson Ave,
East Stroudsburg, PA
All first Wednesdays of the month will meet at Yetter Park and loop north around Brodhead Creek Park for a total walking distance of 2.2 miles. Points of interest: man-made waterfall, forest. This is a flat, gravel trail.
2nd Wednesday: Yetter Park
198-184 Wilson Ave,
East Stroudsburg, PA
All second Wednesdays of the month will meet at Yetter Park and loop 1.5 miles south around East Stroudburg High School for a total walking distance of 1.5 miles. Points of interest: creekside, forest. This is a flat, gravel trail.
3rd Wednesday: Forevergreen
1539 Cherry Lane Rd,
East Stroudsburg, PA
All third Wednesdays of the month will meet at Forevergreen Nature Preserve and walk an outer and inner loop for a total walking distance of 1.5 miles. Points of interest: forest, meadow. This is a mostly flat trail with some hills. The trail is part gravel, part grass. In wet conditions, there may be mud.
4th Wednesday:
4070 N 5th St,
East Stroudsburg, PA
On fourth Wednesdays of the month, we will meet at Pinebrook Park’s North Parking Lot (across from Hallet Road) and walk south along the creek, over a hill, and through Brodhead Creek Park before circling back around (2 miles.) Points of interest: Creekside, bridges, pond, open views. Flat, wide, gravel walk with some bridges. One large, cardio demanding hill.
5th Wednesday (if applicable):
Grab Bag! If there is a fifth Wednesday of the month, we will visit one of our Saturday Stroll locations on that Wednesday.
May: Cherry Creek Crossing
July: Lower Hornbeck
October: Cherry Valley
Free!
REGISTER HERE
Or call 570-426-1512
Registration recommended to get updates on any changes.
Recreational Archery
Tuesdays Sept 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1
4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids & Teens
5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens & Adults
2 Serfass Ln
Stroudsburg, PA
Archery is a precise and strengthening skill, in addition to being just plain fun! Learn, practice and perfect your aim with us! Whether you’re trying archery for the first time, or practicing your already established technique, you are welcome to join us! We'll set up our range on Tuesday evenings for four consecutive weeks. Compound bows and arrows will be supplied. Personal bows and arrows are not permitted for safety. Please bring chairs or blankets to sit on.
$12 per session; $40 for all four!
Register HERE
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Stroud Field Day
October 12, 2024
12pm - 4pm
15 Day Street
East Stroudsburg, PA
Friends of Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission hosts Stroud Field Day, an afternoon of games & activities in support of our regional park system. Games, Pony Rides, Cake Walk & More!
Free pony rides sponsored by Monroe County Office of the District Attorney.
No Registration Necessary.
Saturday Strolls
3rd Saturdays of the Month
10am-11am (Weather Permitting)
Locations Vary by Month
Explore nearby parks and trails! Our interpretive walks provide company, conversation, and nature knowledge. Relax, get some fresh air, and enjoy the views of the season!
Walks are rain or shine, but may occasionally be cancelled due to ice, high winds, storms, or unforeseen circumstances. Register in advance to receive updates.
Free!
Or call 570-426-1512
Sept 14, 2023; Glen Park; Stroudsburg Borough ONE WEEK EARLY
An adventurous rhododendron-lined out-and-back trail along the lower Brodhead Creek. About 1.5 miles. Wooded trail with roots, rocks, some mud, and varying inclines, but no large hills. Estimated time 1 hour. Meets at: 152 Collins Street, Stroudsburg.
Oct 19, 2024; Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge; U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service START TIME 9 AM
An invigorating stroll over the creek and rolling meadowed hills of the sunny Cherry Valley. About 2 miles. Paved trail; several cardio-inducing hills. Estimated time 1 hour. There are two Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuges in the area. We will meet at the one that was once a golf course: 2138 Crossdale Rd, Stroudsburg, PA. Please make sure that you are heading to the right address before you start your drive. Please note that dogs are not allowed at this location.
You are welcome to stay after the walk for the Friends of Cherry Valley Fall Festival at 10am-2pm!
November 16, 2024; Hidden Lake; Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Hike around this pristine lake on a crisp, fall day. 2 mile loop. Wooded trail with uneven rocks, roots, mud and some slight hills. Estimated time 1.5 hours. Meets at main parking lot, where there are picnic tables and bathrooms.
December 21, 2024; Lower Hornbeck Trail
A winter solstice walk to a waterfall! Join us on a pristine journey over idyllic footbridges to the waterfall and then back again. About 2 miles. Path is mostly flat gravel with some rocky sections, bridges have steps up and require a bit of dexterity. Estimated time 1.5 hours. Meets at Lower Hornbeck's Creek Trailhead. If lot is full, there is overflow parking across 209. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive, as this is our farthest destination from town this year, and overflow parking is a short but noticeable walk to the trailhead.
Free!
Or call 570-426-1512
Registration recommended to get updates on any changes.
Refund Policies:
Public Program Refund Policy
All refunds for a public program must be requested at least 12 hours before the start of the program and will be evaluated for approval. Refunds will be processed within 30 days of approved request, and will be in check form (no cash refunds permitted.) In the event a participant is suspended or dismissed from the program due to disorderly conduct or a breach of the liability agreement, a refund will not be issued. A service charge may be assessed on all refund requests. A full refund will be issued if the Commission cancels a program.
Event Refund Policy
All refunds for a one-time special event must be requested at least 3 days (72 hours) before the start of the event and will be evaluated for approval. Refunds will be processed within 30 days of approved request, and will be in check form (no cash refunds permitted.) If a participant is suspended or dismissed from the event due to disorderly conduct or a breach of the liability agreement, a refund will not be issued. A service charge may be assessed on all refund requests. A full refund will be issued if the Commission cancels an event.