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Welcome to Hopewell Community Park

 

Hopewell Township Community Park
Laird Drive
Hopewell Township
Aliquippa, PA  15001
Phone: 724-378-4808
 
1700 Clark Blvd.
Hopewell Township
Aliquippa, PA  15001
Phone: 724-378-1460

General Directions:  Route 60 north, exit at the Hopewell ramp.  Bear right onto Rt. 151 Gringo Road.
Route 60 south, exit the Hopewell ramp, turn left onto Rt. 151 Gringo Road. 
Travel East past the Hopewell Industrial Park.  Approximately one mile turn left onto Kane Road.
Travel Kane Road past the Kane Road drive-in theater.  Turn right at the next street, Laird Road.  Hopewell Park is on the right side.  Enjoy!!

Hopewell Community Park encompasses 61 acres of primarily undeveloped woodlands, fields and wetlands.  Purchased in 1967, all recreation for the community is centralized at this site and is coordinated through the efforts of the Hopewell Park Board and Recreation Coordinator, under the auspices of the Board of Commissioners. The Park Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. 

Hopewell Community Park features:

  • Larry Blaney Nature Center
  • Four pavilions
  • Five hiking/fitness trails (approx. 2.35 miles total)
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Concession Stand
  • Handicap accessible fishing pier
  • Picnic areas
  • Primitive camping areas
  • Boat rentals

Fire wood is offered for sale at the Park.  Contact park superintendent Carl Wagner, 724-496-9791 for ordering details.  Payment of $100 per cord/$50 per 1/2 cord must be made at the municipal building, 1700 Clark Boulevard, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.

The easily accessible lake offers  fishing, as well as summer paddle boats.  Children summer programs include Camp Lakewood and Rec-on-the-Run.  Other park events include the Easter Egg Hunt in April, Fishing Derby in May, Parkfest in July, October Fest, and Visit with Santa in December.  Volunteers for community events are encouraged to apply.
 

Contact Recreation Director Nancy Pajak recreation@hopewelltwp.com or call 724-378-1460.
 

  

 

Park Grounds Keepers:
Carl Wagner, Superintendent
Bob Tournay
Paul Malobabich

Park Board:
Mark Faiella, Chairman.  Brad Bachelor, Bill Bain, Joe Kusnir, Joe Sullivan Jr., Natalie Snedden, Gary Hickman.  Mike Smith, Janice Gibson, Andy Brunette and Barb Small are alternate Park Board members.
The Park Board meets on the first Thursday of each month.

View pavilion information
 

Pavilion reservations are on a  first come, first serve basis. We cannot accept cash, only checks will be accepted:  One check for pavilion fee and one check for deposit.  Or you may pay the entire amount with a Visa charge or bank card.  The following fees will be charged in 2007:  Shelter #1 & 3 - $100.00 for residents and $150.00 for non-residents. Shelter #2 & 4 - $75.00 residents and $125.00 non-residents.  A $50.00 deposit is required for all rentals.  Deposit check will be returned upon satisfactory clean up.  Reservations may be viewed by clicking on the home page "Calendar of Events" tab.

For information regarding community recreational sports visit the following web sites:

 

 

HOPEWELL GIRLS SOFTBALL

http://eteamz.active.com/HopewellGirlsSoftball

Clearview Membership Swimming Pool is available to anyone who applies and is accepted.
http://www.clearviewpoolandcivicleague.com/

MIDGET FOOTBALL
http://eteamz.active.com/hopewellmidgetfootball/index.cfm

 
SHADOW LAKES COUNTRY CLUB (formally Beaver Lakes)
Information regarding membership and services.
www.beaverlakescc.com   
 
2007-2008 EVENT SCHEDULE:   Also see "Events" page  (Look for times & further information on the Township Community Park sign at Laird and Brodhead Roads or call the Municipal Building 724-378-1460)
 
Open to Print Parks Events Calendar

JUNE AND JULY CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Sponsored by Hopewell Township and the Park and Recreation Board
Local bands will present concerts at Hopewell Community Park in. Shelter 3 located behind the Nature Center. All concerts will be held on Tuesday evenings and will begin at 7 :00P.M.
This summer's dates will be: June 17th June 24th
                                      July 1st July 8th
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a relaxing evening. The Concession Stand will be open. In case of rain concerts will be held at the Hopewell Junior High School.
 
LAKEWOOD PARK CONCERTS:
Sponsored by Hopewell Township and the Park and Recreation Board
    June 17 - Hopewell Community Jazz Band
    June 24 - West Hills Symphonic Band
    July 1 - Monaca Coronet Band
    July 8 - Beaver County Symphony

JUNE & JULY 2008........REC-ON-THE-RUN
Sponsored by Hopewell Township and the Park and Recreation Board
Open to school aged children.  During the summer of 2008 the Recreation Staff will travel to Independence Square, Hopewell Municipal Building and Clearview Estates to make crafts, play games and other fun activities for two hours, twice a week.  There is no need to register; just come and have fun!  Look for the Hopewell School van.  Schedule will be distributed throughout the elementary schools and announced in the Beaver County Times.
View Summer Schedule
 
JUNE & JULY 2008........CAMP LAKEWOOD
Sponsored by Hopewell Township and the Park and Recreation Board
Children experience nature, canoeing, paddle boating, crafts, games and more!  Campers aged 4-13 can interact with their peers and make new friends as they enjoy the outdoors.  Held at the Hopewell Community Park in the summer of 2008, Monday through Thursday with a sleepover Thursday evening, concluding the week.  Thursday evening begins at 8:00pm; children play games, roast hotdogs and sleep in the Nature Center until 8:00am Friday morning.  Fee for Camp Lakewood is $35 per child for residents and $50 per child for non-residents.  Sessions are strictly limited in size and are filled on a first come, first serve basis.  Schedules will be distributed throughout the schools and in the Beaver County Times. 
All sessions are strictly limited to a certain number of campers. 4-8 year olds are limited to 20 campers; 9-13 year old sessions are limited to 30 campers.
Sessions will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Because of limited space we will allow each child only one week. 
 
  • View Sessions Schedule & Permission Slip
     

     
    PARKFEST 08: 
    Sponsored by Hopewell Township and the Park and Recreation Board
    Friday July 11th, Saturday July 12th and Sunday July 13th. Parkfest is our annual community gathering at Hopewell Community Park.  This features entertainment, kid's games, vendors and much more!  There is a FREE shuttle service from the Hopewell Shopping Center and from Hopewell Elementary School on Kane Road.  There will be no parking at the park grounds for this event.  Highlight of the event will be fireworks on Saturday and Sunday nights.
     
    August 1st, 2nd , 3rd ..CHRISTIAN ROCK WEEK-END
    Sponsored by Hopewell Township and the Park and Recreation Board
    Come and be prepared to enjoy an uplifting week-end as various local Church Bands and Gospel Groups perform through out the week-end. Concessions will be sold. For your comfort bring a lawn chair or blanket.

    October 11th FALL FEST
    Sponsored by Hopewell Township and the Park and Recreation Board
    Our annual Fall Fest Festivities are held at Hopewell Community Park
    from 11 :00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. and include a corn maze, paddle boats, hayrides, games, pumpkin painting, and much more. The concession stand is open. This is a great way to enjoy the beauty of your park!

    DECEMBER 20h A VISIT WITH SANTA
    Sponsored by Hopewell Township and the Park and Recreation Board
    This event takes place in the Nature Center at Hopewell Community Park. St. Nick himself is in attendance. Each child receives a photo with Santa compliments of Hopewell Township. The children also make a craft and enjoy a cookie. Come for a quick visit or come and stay a while!
    The Hopewell Park & Recreation Board is always looking for new volunteers and fresh ideas. If you are interested in joining us, please call me at 724-378-7527. I look forward to seeing you at one or more of our events! Once again, Welcome to Hopewell!!
     
    Nancy Pajak, Recreational Director
     

     

     
     

     
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