Uncrowded recreation. At one time this was the most popular spot for
families in the area, but it was recently closed down. Now, local civic leaders
have re-opened it. Traffic used to back up for miles to get in and the U.S.
Forest Service actually charged admission to enter the beach. Recent
federal budget constraints had caused the forestry service to close the
area's largest beach as well as the nearby visitor's center.
Reportedly, both facilities have broken septic systems that are 40 years old
and the forest service cannot staff the facilities under its current budget.
Some local leaders (see Kinzua Pennsylvania Pathways) created a
partnership with the forestry service so that the community can take on more
of the responsibility of restoring this outstanding recreation opportunity.
families in the area, but it was recently closed down. Now, local civic leaders
have re-opened it. Traffic used to back up for miles to get in and the U.S.
Forest Service actually charged admission to enter the beach. Recent
federal budget constraints had caused the forestry service to close the
area's largest beach as well as the nearby visitor's center.
Reportedly, both facilities have broken septic systems that are 40 years old
and the forest service cannot staff the facilities under its current budget.
Some local leaders (see Kinzua Pennsylvania Pathways) created a
partnership with the forestry service so that the community can take on more
of the responsibility of restoring this outstanding recreation opportunity.
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| Kinzua Beach |
At the height of its
popularity in the 1960s,
Kinzua Beach (see
map) featured a sandy
beach, a full-service
concession stand,
picnic tables, grills,
changing rooms and
showers. It has
re-opened for limited
usage, including water
fountains and indoor
bathrooms.
Most summer business
has now gone to
Chapman State Park
near Clarendon, PA, the
Onoville Marina (near
the Seneca Nation),
Allegany State Park in
New York, and to an
improved campsite at
Willow Bay, near
Bradford, PA.
popularity in the 1960s,
Kinzua Beach (see
map) featured a sandy
beach, a full-service
concession stand,
picnic tables, grills,
changing rooms and
showers. It has
re-opened for limited
usage, including water
fountains and indoor
bathrooms.
Most summer business
has now gone to
Chapman State Park
near Clarendon, PA, the
Onoville Marina (near
the Seneca Nation),
Allegany State Park in
New York, and to an
improved campsite at
Willow Bay, near
Bradford, PA.
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