State park in Chester County, PA
Marsh Creek State Park Looking across Marsh Creek Lake towards the West Launch Area
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Show map of the United States Location Chester County , Pennsylvania, United StatesCoordinates 40°04′06″N 75°43′59″W / 40.06833°N 75.73306°W / 40.06833; -75.73306 Area 1,705 acres (6.90 km2 ) Elevation 459 ft (140 m)[ 1] Established 1974 Named for Marsh Creek Governing body Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Website Marsh Creek State Park
Marsh Creek State Park is a 1,705 acres (690 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Upper Uwchlan and Wallace Townships , Chester County , Pennsylvania in the United States. The park is the location of the 535-acre (217 ha) man-made Marsh Creek Lake . With an average depth of 40 feet (73 feet at its deepest), the lake is stocked with fish and is a stop for migrating waterfowl . Marsh Creek State Park is 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Eagle on Pennsylvania Route 100 . Park road hours 8:00 am until sunset. All other access open 24 hours.
History
Formation of Marsh Creek Lake was designed to address several water related problems in the region. Foremost, to provide additional drinking water for the Chester County Water Resources Authority, alleviating a previous shortage. Additionally, to limit potential damage caused by seasonal flooding in the area. Finally, to provide a recreation area for residents throughout the region.
The state of Pennsylvania acquired the land that became Marsh Creek State Park between 1964 and 1978. Residents in the area were relocated including those residing in the farming village of Milford Mills ,[ 2] the site of which was eventually inundated. From 1970-1973 construction cleared the valley of trees, structures and other obstacles. Following completion of the dam, the lake filled over the course of three years. The Larkin Covered Bridge was removed from its previous location to park property in 1972.[ 3]
Upon completion of the reservoir , the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania bought the land surrounding Marsh Creek Lake, constructed recreational facilities, and opened the land to the public. New facilities built from 1971 to 1979 included administrative and picnic areas, a playground, pool, and wells. The park opened for boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, ice sports and sailing in 1974; and the pool and day-use area opened in July 1979.[ 2]
Recreation
Fishing and boating
Marsh Creek Lake is open to fishing and recreational boating. It is a warm water fishery with largemouth bass , black crappie , walleye , tiger muskellunge , and channel catfish all swimming in its waters. The lake is a designated "big bass" lake - only bass 15 inches (38 cm) and greater may be kept. Bass smaller than 15 inches (38 cm) must be released back into the lake.
Gasoline-powered boats are prohibited at Marsh Creek Lake. Boaters are restricted to using non-powered or electric-powered boats. All boats must be properly registered with any state. Boat rentals, including canoes , sail boats and paddle boats , are available.
Hunting
About 900 acres (360 ha) of Marsh Creek State Park are open to hunting. Hunters are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Game Commission . The common game species are squirrels , pheasant , waterfowl , rabbits and white-tailed deer . The hunting of groundhogs is prohibited.
Swimming
The park's swimming pool is open each summer
There is an L-shaped swimming pool that is open at Marsh Creek State Park from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, from 11:00 am until 6:45 pm everyday except Fridays, where it is open 10:00 am until 5:45 pm. A shallow wading pool is available, as well as a bathhouse, splash park, sunning area, and snack bar. Swimming in the lake is not permitted.[ 2]
Trails
There are about 12 miles (19 km) of trails for equestrian use, hiking, and mountain biking open around the lake. Many are available from the Chalfont Road parking area with additional trails from the west boat launch and on the north side of the dam.
Winter activities
Ice fishing , ice boating and ice skating on Marsh Creek Lake are popular winter activities.
Nearby state parks
The following state parks are within 30 miles (48 km) of Marsh Creek State Park:[ 4] [ 5] [ 6]
Panorama of the beach and lake at Marsh Creek State Park
References
^ "Marsh Creek State Park" . Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . August 30, 1990. Retrieved June 11, 2008 .
^ a b c "Marsh Creek State Park" . Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources . Retrieved November 26, 2006 .[dead link ]
^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database) . ARCH: Pennsylvania's Historic Architecture & Archaeology. Retrieved November 2, 2012 . Note: This includes Susan M. Zacher (July 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: Larkin Covered Bridge" (PDF) . Retrieved November 17, 2012 .
^ Michels, Chris (1997). "Latitude/Longitude Distance Calculation" . Northern Arizona University . Retrieved April 23, 2008 .
^ "2007 General Highway Map Chester County Pennsylvania" (PDF) (Map). 1:65,000. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning and Research, Geographic Information Division. Retrieved July 27, 2007 .[permanent dead link ] Note: shows Marsh Creek State Park
^ "Find a Park by Region (interactive map)" . Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources . Archived from the original on September 24, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2011 .
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