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Streater Park - Master Site Plan e Town of Bloomsburg 0 60 120 Feet Scale: 1” = 60’ North Master Site Plan Elements (1) Soſtball Field (1) Football Field (1) Full Size Soccer Field (1) U-12 Soccer Fields (2) U-10 Soccer Fields or (4) U-8 Soccer Fields (2) U-8 Soccer Fields (1) Large Pavilion (3) Small Pavilions Restroom / Storage Structure - Trail Head Kiosk (12) Interpreve Signs - (30) Picnic Tables - River Walk - Nature Trail - 3,500 L.F. North Branch Connecon Trail - 600 L.F. Pond / Wetland Restoraon Area - 1.2 Acres Outdoor Classroom / Boardwalk - Grass-Hay Pasture - 13.5 Acres Grass Swales - 1,700 L.F. (13) Stone Water Catchments - Warm Season Grasses - 5.0 Acres Loop Road (One-Way) - 2,010 L.F. Parking - 250+ Spaces Trees (Loop Road and Trail) - 108 Trees Benches - Bollards (4) Pedestrian Crosswalks (1) Pedestrian Bridge (1) Park Sign / Entry Landscaping Soſtball Field 400’ Grass-Hay Pasture 4.5 Acres Soccer Field U-14 Full Size 210’ x 360’ Soccer Fields U-8 75’ x 105’ Soccer Field U-12 210’ x 300’ Football Field 160’ x 360’ Soccer Fields (1) U-10 (2) U-8 Playground Soccer Fields (1) U-10 (2) U-8 Picnic Pavilions Picnic Pavilions The Green Restroom / Storage Grass Swale in Warm-Season Grasses Grass Swale in Warm-Season Grasses Slope Slope Exisng Farm Lane to be Removed Grass-Hay Pasture 7.5 Acres Streater Park Main Entrance Mill Property Historic Pennsylvania Canal Corridor North Branch Canal Trail - to Bloomsburg > North Branch Canal Trail Grass-Hay Pasture 1.25 Acres Mature Oak Tree Mature Sycamore Trees Fort McClure Boulevard Pond w/ Wetland Enhancement Planngs, Outdoor Classroom and Boardwalk North Branch Canal Trail - to Catawissa and Danville Emergency River Trail Access Emergency River Trail Access Zone A Zone B Zone C Drop-Off Area Open Water Shallow Marsh Shrub Wetland Park Entrance with Sign, Tree, Shrub and Perennial Planngs, Bollards and Pedestrian Crosswalk Susquehanna RiverWalk Trail - a Primave or Crushed Gravel Trail along the River - Connecng River Overlooks and Informal Picnic and Seang Areas River Overlook - with Picnic Tables and Informal Seang Areas w/ Access to the Susquehanna River Views - Catawissa Railroad Bridge and Forested Ridge Views - Fishing Creek and Rupert Covered Bridge Streater Park - Exit Only w/ Pedestrian Crosswalk and Bollards Habitat Enhancements - in Exisng Wet Areas w/ Warm Season Grasses Riparian Buffer Enhancements - Invasive Plant Control and Nave Tree and Shrub Planngs Ft. McClure Blvd (21’ Paved Cartway) River Access - for Motorized and Non-Motorized Boats - w/ Improved Access and More Parking RiverWalk Trail - a Primave or Crushed Gravel Nature Trail along Fishing Creek Heritage Interpretaon Area Historic PA Canal Aqueduct Remnants Creek Overlook - with Picnic Tables and Informal Seang Areas w/ Access to Fishing Creek Trail Head Parking and Informaonal Kiosk Picnic Area Rupert Covered Bridge Acve Railroad North Branch Canal Trail Convert Old Railroad Bridge On-Road Route to Streater Park Off-Road Route to Streater Park Warm-Season Meadow Pedestrian Crosswalk Historic Flour Mill - Foundaon to Remain for Interpretaon One-Way Vehicular Circulaon Tree Planng 45’ on-center w/ Space for 4 Cars In-Between North Branch Connecon Trail Creek Overlook w/Picnic Tables, Access to Fishing Creek Exisng Head Race Exisng Tail Race Pedestrian Crosswalk A MASTER SITE PLAN June 1, 2010 STREATER PARK Prepared for: The Town of Bloomsburg Prepared by: SEDA-Council of Governments Community Resource Center
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Streater Park - Master Site Plan�e Town of Bloomsburg0 60 120 Feet

Scale: 1” = 60’

North

Master Site Plan Elements(1) Softball Field(1) Football Field(1) Full Size Soccer Field(1) U-12 Soccer Fields(2) U-10 Soccer Fields or (4) U-8 Soccer Fields(2) U-8 Soccer Fields(1) Large Pavilion(3) Small PavilionsRestroom / Storage Structure -Trail Head Kiosk(12) Interpretive Signs -(30) Picnic Tables - River Walk - Nature Trail - 3,500 L.F. North Branch Connection Trail - 600 L.F.

Pond / Wetland Restoration Area - 1.2 AcresOutdoor Classroom / Boardwalk - Grass-Hay Pasture - 13.5 AcresGrass Swales - 1,700 L.F.(13) Stone Water Catchments - Warm Season Grasses - 5.0 AcresLoop Road (One-Way) - 2,010 L.F.Parking - 250+ SpacesTrees (Loop Road and Trail) - 108 TreesBenches - Bollards(4) Pedestrian Crosswalks(1) Pedestrian Bridge (1) Park Sign / Entry Landscaping

Softball Field400’

Grass-Hay Pasture4.5 Acres

Soccer FieldU-14Full Size

210’ x 360’

Soccer FieldsU-8

75’ x 105’

Soccer FieldU-12

210’ x 300’

Football Field160’ x 360’

Soccer Fields(1) U-10(2) U-8

Playground

Soccer Fields(1) U-10(2) U-8

Picnic Pavilions

Picnic Pavilions

The Green

Restroom / Storage

Grass Swalein Warm-Season

Grasses

Grass Swalein Warm-Season

Grasses

Slope

Slope

Existing Farm Lane to be Removed

Grass-Hay Pasture7.5 Acres

Streater Park Main Entrance

Mill Property

Historic Pennsylvania Canal Corridor

North Branch Canal Trail - to Bloomsburg >

North Branch Canal Trail

Grass-Hay Pasture1.25 Acres

Mature Oak Tree

Mature Sycamore Trees Fort McClure Boulevard

Pond w/ WetlandEnhancement Plantings, OutdoorClassroom and Boardwalk

North Branch Canal Trail -

to Catawissa and Danville

Emergency River Trail Access

Emergency RiverTrail Access

Zone A

Zone B

Zone C

Drop-Off Area

Open Water

Shallow Marsh

Shrub Wetland

Park Entrance with Sign, Tree, Shrub and Perennial Plantings, Bollards and Pedestrian Crosswalk

Susquehanna RiverWalk Trail - a Primative or Crushed Gravel Trail

along the River - Connecting River Overlooks and Informal Picnic and Seating Areas

River Overlook - with Picnic Tablesand Informal Seating Areas w/

Access to the Susquehanna RiverViews - Catawissa Railroad Bridge and Forested Ridge

Views - Fishing Creek and Rupert Covered Bridge

Streater Park - Exit Only w/ Pedestrian Crosswalk

and Bollards

Habitat Enhancements -in Existing Wet Areas w/

Warm Season Grasses

Riparian Buffer Enhancements - Invasive Plant Control and

Native Tree and Shrub Plantings

Ft. McClure Blvd(21’ Paved Cartway)

River Access - for Motorizedand Non-Motorized Boats - w/

Improved Access and More Parking

RiverWalk Trail - a Primative or Crushed Gravel Nature Trail

along Fishing Creek

Heritage Interpretation Area

Historic PA CanalAqueduct Remnants

Creek Overlook - with Picnic Tables and

Informal Seating Areas w/ Access to Fishing Creek

Trail Head Parking andInformational Kiosk

Picnic AreaRupert Cove

red BridgeActi

ve R

ailro

ad

North

Bra

nch

Canal

Trail

Conve

rt Old

Rail

road

Brid

ge

On-Road Route to Streater Park

Off-Road Route to Streater Park

Warm-Season Meadow

Pedestrian Crosswalk

Historic Flour Mill - Foundation to Remain

for Interpretation

One-Way VehicularCirculation

Tree Planting 45’ on-center w/Space for 4 CarsIn-Between

North BranchConnection TrailCreek Overlook w/Picnic Tables,

Access to Fishing Creek

Existing Head Race

Existing Tail Race

Pedestrian Crosswalk

A MASTER SITE PLAN

June 1, 2010

STREATER PARK

Prepared for: The Town of Bloomsburg

Prepared by:SEDA-Council of GovernmentsCommunity Resource Center

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Overview The Town of Bloomsburg has acquired the former Streater Farm to provide enhanced recreational opportunities for its residents and residents of the region. The proposed Streater Park has the potential to become a major recreational destination in Columbia County and a hub in the evolving Susquehanna Greenway. Its prime location at the confluence of the North Branch Susquehanna River and Fishing Creek offers excellent educational and recreational opportunities. The park plan was developed through a participatory planning process, facilitated by the SEDA-COG Community Resource Center, involving municipal representatives, recreation and heritage advocates, and active members of the region’s various youth and adult recreation leagues. The Streater Park master plan seeks to maintain a balance between developing recreational resources and preserving the site’s heritage and scenic qualities. An ecologically sensitive park, the Streater Park design seeks to preserve the site’s woodlands, improve biodiversity, control invasive plant species, stabilize soils and improve water quality to the benefit of the park, Fishing Creek, Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay. Master Plan Elements Active Recreation A top priority for the Town of Bloomsburg, and the project advisory committee, is to accommodate active recreation and sports fields. The master plan allocates space for a softball field, a football field, a full-size soccer field, a U-12 field, two U-10 fields, and two U-8 fields. The number of fields and their layout was prioritized and created through collaboration and open dialogue with the local sports youth leagues. These fields, along with four picnic pavilions, a combination restroom/storage structure, and a playground are situated on top of a small bluff to help reduce flooding impacts. The picnic pavilions mimic the historic layout of the farmhouse, barns, and farm buildings and the design of these pavilion structures should reflect the look and feel for the former farm structures. Trails In addition to the variety of athletic sports fields, Streater Park will also develop several other recreational amenities. A 3,500 linear foot RiverWalk Nature Trail is a proposed primitive trail bordering the Susquehanna River and Fishing Creek, allowing visitors to access the water and providing scenic views of the creek and the river. The plan proposes an enhanced river access that will improve safety and provide vehicles with a less steep approach to the river, allowing for better parking and less erosion. Also a 600 linear foot North Branch Connection Trail will link the heart of Streater Park to the North Branch Canal Trail, a future regional trail connection that seeks to connect Bloomsburg, Catawissa, and Danville. Historical Interest Streater Park is known historically as Streater Farm, located on fertile soils at the confluence of the Susquehanna River’s North Branch and Fishing Creek, both of which are important regional and state resources. The master plan incorporates the interpretation of the historic Flour Mill, remnants of the North Branch Pennsylvania

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Canal and the Rupert Covered Bridge. With history and scenery being essential qualities of this site, areas of active recreation are located in such a way to minimize their visual impact and preserve the site’s scenic and historic landscape. Interpretative signs will help visitors to uncover the site’s fascinating history, and the foundation of the Flour Mill, race way, and canal aqueduct remnants will remain for interpretation and education. Park Features and Amenities Pond / Wetland Restoration This area will receive stormwater runoff from Streater Park as a whole. A boardwalk will enhance park visitor access and create opportunities for the park to be used as an outdoor classroom. Selected species for the open water area include water lilies (Nymphaea sp.) and several submerged plants; species used in the shallow marsh include sweet flag (Acorus calamus), Tussock sedge (Carex stricta), blue flag iris (Iris shrevei) and common arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia); plants for the shrub wetland include smooth alder (Alnus serrulata), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) and Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica). The pond and swales will remediate excess unfiltered and possibly contaminated runoff before it reaches the Susquehanna River (see Education, below). Grass, Swale, and Meadow Plantings The master plan includes a nod to native habitats and to the site’s historical past through the use of a warm-season grass field and a grass-hay pasture. Suggested plant species for both the warm-season field and grass swales include grain barley (Hordeum vulgare), big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans), little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum). The grass-hay pasture will consist of cool-season grasses, clover, and alfalfa. Education Not only will Streater Park serve as a sports and recreational hub of the Bloomsburg area, it will also provide many opportunities for environmental and heritage education. Grass swales located throughout the park take runoff from the road and convey it to the pond with wetland enhancement plantings, filtering the water of nutrients and sediments before it reaches the river. Interpretive signage will be included to educate visitors on the site’s history, specifically the Flour Mill, the Pennsylvania Canal, and the Rupert Covered Bridge. Connectivity Streater Park has the potential to be a hub on the evolving Susquehanna Greenway North Branch Canal Trail, connecting the park to Bloomsburg and to river towns further downriver. Recommended Project Phasing As the town of Bloomsburg begins to actively seek partners for the Streater Park project, it is recommended that the project be constructed and implemented in at least

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two phases. The first phase of the project would include the southeastern corner of the site. This area includes the U-12, U-10, and two of the U-8 soccer fields, the football field, picnic pavilions, restroom, and playground, in addition to the wetland restoration pond and River Walk nature trail. The second phase would include the remaining site elements on the northwestern portion of the park. This phasing strategy is recommended because of the level of disturbance of the current site: the confluence area of waterways typically has a high probability of historical and cultural artifacts, and this site is no different. By beginning development in an area that has already been disturbed, potential conflicts the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission can be greatly reduced. Additionally the site offers gentle 2% slopes that are ideal for the construction of athletic facilities, requiring little earth moving. Again, this type of development has the potential to avoid any conflicts with possible historic or archeological sites within the Streater Park site. Conclusions The Streater Park Master Plan takes a community-centered approach to its design, specifically proposing solutions to issues addressed by community participants. This type of design often results in projects with much greater longevity and a greater sense of community ownership than those proposed entirely by landscape architects and planners. Streater Park is part of a larger regional vision of connectivity based on the Susquehanna River, and has the opportunity to serve as a central gathering and recreational park for citizens of Bloomsburg and the surrounding areas. The river has historically served as an important gathering place for many different human populations, and after the completion of Streater Park, it can become a social and cultural hub once again. Site Inventory and Analysis Acreage

‐ Upper Parcel: 1.85 Acres ‐ Canal Parcel: 3.45 Acres ‐ River Parcel: 5.12 Acres ‐ Farm Parcel: 39.44 Acres ‐ Mill Parcel: 4.62 Acres ‐ Total Acreage: 54.48 Acres

Deed Restrictions, Easements, and Right of Ways that Limit Use The Streater Farm parcel is owned by the town of Bloomsburg. Bloomsburg has also acquired the Mill parcel and seeks to acquire the existing residential parcel. The railroad corridor is owned by SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority.

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Environmental Issues Several invasive species have taken over areas along the riparian zone, primarily Japanese knotweed. However, the areas invaded by exotics are relatively limited and if addressed now could be controlled more easily. These plants will be targeted through an invasive plant removal program that will include removing invasives and planting native understory trees and shrubs to compete for their space. River and creek embankments have eroded due to a lack of native stabilizers. This will be combated through native riparian shrubs and trees. Floodplains

‐ 100 year floodplain on upper half of site ‐ Floodway along the Susquehanna River and Fishing Creek ‐

The 100-year floodplain covers the entire northeastern corner of the site up to a ridge that divides the property in half. The other half of property is in a floodway that surrounds the property on the Fishing Creek and Susquehanna River edges of the property.

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Historic Features

‐ Historic Flour Mill (to be partially demolished leaving only the foundation ‐ Mill Raceway – head race and tail race ‐ Remnants of a North Branch Canal aqueduct ‐ A fully restored covered bridge ‐ Abandoned railroad bridge and active railroad bridge ‐ Existing agricultural fields ‐ Village of Rupert ‐ North Branch Canal remnants including basin and towpath

Location Streater Park is located on the extreme southwestern corner of the town of Bloomsburg and about ten miles east of Danville. The village of Rupert is directly east across Fishing Creek. The property is located within the ridge and valley physiographic region of Pennsylvania, which is dominated by large ridges and rolling valleys with numerous historic farms and small towns. The North Branch Susquehanna River borders the southern edge of the site. Riparian Buffers Riparian Buffers are present along the Susquehanna River and Fishing Creek. Both have a primarily silver maple-dominated forest community. The buffers are situated between Fort McClure Boulevard and the river and are somewhat uniform in depth. Site Access Fort McClure Boulevard is the only main road that passes the site. There are two farm lanes that once serviced the Streater Farm. The farm lanes will be reused for park access as well as parking, with the exception of one lane that will be removed and converted to a grass-hay pasture. Soil Types

‐ Tt Tioga silt loam – Well drained prime farmland

‐ The following only cover a small percentage of the site:

‐ Cha Chenango silt loam – Well drained prime farmland ‐ Ma Made Land (mostly fill, no horizon)

Species of Special Concern Based on a PNDI search, there are no species of special concern present at the site.

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Stormwater Drainage Features The Streater Site has visible drainage patterns that will be enhanced and stabilized with warm season grass swale systems to collect runoff. A series of swales will collect water and filter it as it proceeds to a main wetland area. The wetland will be constructed at an existing low point where water usually ponds year around. The wetland will have three distinct zones: open water zone, shallow marsh zone, and shrub wetland zone. Surrounding Land Uses The predominant land use around the Streater Site is Agricultural. The Bloomsburg Fairgrounds are northeast of the site and hold a fair in late summer, along with numerous smaller events and activities. The village of Rupert, across Fishing Creek, contains only a handful of houses. The Susquehanna River and opposite shoreline is predominantly forest with a few residential properties scattered throughout. Topographic Features Topography ranges from steep slopes around the canal basin to the north, mostly flat farmland on top of the ridge, the ridge leading to the lower agricultural fields which have a gently rolling topography, a steep slope along the roadway leading to the river, a flat terrace of land, and finally another steep slope ending at the river’s edge. The topography follows this sequence from northeast to southeast with the steepest slopes near the river. Vegetation The riparian forest bordering the Susquehanna River and Fishing Creek is a tulip poplar and maple forest, while other forest lots on site consist of upland hardwood forest containing oak and maple. Agricultural land remains in production by a local tenant farmer as overseen by the Columbia County Conservation District. Ponds / Open Water A pond exists at the extreme southwestern corner of the farm where water is generally visible all or looks moist for most of the year. The pool is created by a visible drainage pattern that drains the farm fields. The farmer has traditionally farmed to the edge of the pond, so the habitat there is in poor condition. Wetlands The pond and pond edges are most likely wetlands, but no official wetland delineation has been performed. Also, the head and tail race areas are likely wetland areas as well.

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Zoning

‐ The parcels are zoned under the town of Bloomsburg as residential-conservation for the bottom three quarters of land and zoned as industrial park for the northern quarter (due to its proximity to the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds.

‐ Site Advantages

The Streater Property contains many cultural resources relating to historic industry that once fueled the local economy. Additionally, several regional attractions such as the Bloomsburg Fair and the future North Branch Canal Trail which will connect several communities such as Danville, Catawissa, and Bloomsburg. Site Disadvantages The site periodically floods and is partially within the Susquehanna River floodway. The conceptual design responds to this reality by placing development within the 100-year floodplain area. Unsuitable Public Use Area The entire site will be accessible to the public. Special Environmental Protection The riparian buffer zone along Fishing Creek and the Susquehanna River need to remain intact to ensure future buffer zone protection. A small pond will be enhanced with native wetland plantings and buffers to protect it from harmful impacts from adjacent agricultural activities. Natural Drainage Courses A natural drainage system exists that creates a natural swale area along two sides of the property neighboring the creek and river. This will be enhanced with warm season grass swales that will filter nutrients and sediment and improve both water quality and wildlife habitat. High Quality Habitat Value The forested areas of the site are rich in plant and animal biodiversity. These areas will be preserved and enhanced. The site soil is considered prime agricultural soil that will be transitioned to a no-till, grass-hay pasture.

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Neighborhood Compatibility Streater Park will mesh well and compliment neighboring uses. The Bloomsburg Fair and the General McClure House are two such resources. Together these resources and the proposed park will form a greenway hub along the North Branch Canal Trail.

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Streater Park - Master Site Plan�e Town of Bloomsburg0 60 120 Feet

Scale: 1” = 60’

North

Master Site Plan Elements(1) Softball Field(1) Football Field(1) Full Size Soccer Field(1) U-12 Soccer Fields(2) U-10 Soccer Fields or (4) U-8 Soccer Fields(2) U-8 Soccer Fields(1) Large Pavilion(3) Small PavilionsRestroom / Storage Structure -Trail Head Kiosk(12) Interpretive Signs -(30) Picnic Tables - River Walk - Nature Trail - 3,500 L.F. North Branch Connection Trail - 600 L.F.

Pond / Wetland Restoration Area - 1.2 AcresOutdoor Classroom / Boardwalk - Grass-Hay Pasture - 13.5 AcresGrass Swales - 1,700 L.F.(13) Stone Water Catchments - Warm Season Grasses - 5.0 AcresLoop Road (One-Way) - 2,010 L.F.Parking - 250+ SpacesTrees (Loop Road and Trail) - 108 TreesBenches - Bollards(4) Pedestrian Crosswalks(1) Pedestrian Bridge (1) Park Sign / Entry Landscaping

Softball Field400’

Grass-Hay Pasture4.5 Acres

Soccer FieldU-14Full Size

210’ x 360’

Soccer FieldsU-8

75’ x 105’

Soccer FieldU-12

210’ x 300’

Football Field160’ x 360’

Soccer Fields(1) U-10(2) U-8

Playground

Soccer Fields(1) U-10(2) U-8

Picnic Pavilions

Picnic Pavilions

The Green

Restroom / Storage

Grass Swalein Warm-Season

Grasses

Grass Swalein Warm-Season

Grasses

Slope

Slope

Existing Farm Lane to be Removed

Grass-Hay Pasture7.5 Acres

Streater Park Main Entrance

Mill Property

Historic Pennsylvania Canal Corridor

North Branch Canal Trail - to Bloomsburg >

North Branch Canal Trail

Grass-Hay Pasture1.25 Acres

Mature Oak Tree

Mature Sycamore Trees Fort McClure Boulevard

Pond w/ WetlandEnhancement Plantings, OutdoorClassroom and Boardwalk

North Branch Canal Trail -

to Catawissa and Danville

Emergency River Trail Access

Emergency RiverTrail Access

Zone A

Zone B

Zone C

Drop-Off Area

Open Water

Shallow Marsh

Shrub Wetland

Park Entrance with Sign, Tree, Shrub and Perennial Plantings, Bollards and Pedestrian Crosswalk

Susquehanna RiverWalk Trail - a Primative or Crushed Gravel Trail

along the River - Connecting River Overlooks and Informal Picnic and Seating Areas

River Overlook - with Picnic Tablesand Informal Seating Areas w/

Access to the Susquehanna RiverViews - Catawissa Railroad Bridge and Forested Ridge

Views - Fishing Creek and Rupert Covered Bridge

Streater Park - Exit Only w/ Pedestrian Crosswalk

and Bollards

Habitat Enhancements -in Existing Wet Areas w/

Warm Season Grasses

Riparian Buffer Enhancements - Invasive Plant Control and

Native Tree and Shrub Plantings

Ft. McClure Blvd(21’ Paved Cartway)

River Access - for Motorizedand Non-Motorized Boats - w/

Improved Access and More Parking

RiverWalk Trail - a Primative or Crushed Gravel Nature Trail

along Fishing Creek

Heritage Interpretation Area

Historic PA CanalAqueduct Remnants

Creek Overlook - with Picnic Tables and

Informal Seating Areas w/ Access to Fishing Creek

Trail Head Parking andInformational Kiosk

Picnic AreaRupert Cove

red BridgeActi

ve R

ailro

ad

North

Bra

nch

Canal

Trail

Conve

rt Old

Rail

road

Brid

ge

On-Road Route to Streater Park

Off-Road Route to Streater Park

Warm-Season Meadow

Pedestrian Crosswalk

Historic Flour Mill - Foundation to Remain

for Interpretation

One-Way VehicularCirculation

Tree Planting 45’ on-center w/Space for 4 CarsIn-Between

North BranchConnection TrailCreek Overlook w/Picnic Tables,

Access to Fishing Creek

Existing Head Race

Existing Tail Race

Pedestrian Crosswalk


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