Marsh Creek State Park
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| Marsh Creek State Park, Pennsylvania, USA | |
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| IUCN Category III (Natural Monument) | |
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| Location: | Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nearest city: | West Chester, Pennsylvania |
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| Area: | 1,705 acres (6.90 km²) |
| Governing body: | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
Marsh Creek State Park is a 1,705 acre (6.90 km²) Pennsylvania State Park in Chester County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park is the location of the 5355 acre (2.16 km²) man made Marsh Creek Lake. The lake is a stop for migrating waterfowl. Marsh Creek State Park is two miles (3.22km) west of Eagle on Pennsylvania Route 100.
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[edit] History
The construction of Marsh Creek Lake at Marsh Creek State Park solved several problems. There was a shortage of drinking water. The reservoir now provides drinking water for the Chester County Water Resources Authority. Seasonal flooding in the area was a problem. The dam on Marsh Creek limits the possible damage caused by flooding. Lastly, there was a shortage of outdoor recreational opportuniites for the people of western Chester County. Upon completion of the reservoir the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania bought the land surrounding Marsh Creek Lake and built recreational facilities and opened the land to the public.
[edit] Recreation
[edit] Marsh Creek Lake
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 desiganted "big bass" lake only bass 15 inches and greater may be kept. Bass smaller than 15 inches 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. Marsh Creek Lake is open to ice fishing, ice boating and ice skating when it is frozen.
[edit] Hunting
About 900 acres 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.
[edit] Swimming
There is an "L" shaped swimming pool that is open at Marsh Creek State Park from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm. The pool opens Memorial Day weekend and closes Labor Day weekend. A shallow wading pool is also available as well as a bathhouse, sunning area and snack bar.
[edit] Nearby state parks
- French Creek State Park
- White Clay Creek Preserve
- Nolde Forest State Park
- Ridley Creek State Park
- Norristown Farm State Park
[edit] References
- Map Reference for Marsh Creek State Park. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved on 2006-11-26.
- Latitude and Longitude from Topozone. Topozone.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-26.
- Marsh Creek State Park. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved on 2006-11-26.
