Preston Park

10/07/2024

Bring the kids for some safe Trick or Treating at beautiful Preston Park on October 30 from 6-8 PM.

10/02/2024

Join us on Sunday October 20 as visitors from Pennsylvania and Ohio explore the fall beauty of Butler Township's Preston Park. Sponsored by the Friends of Preston Park Foundation, the 5k/10k/15k Challenge benefits Preston Park.

The 5k runners (and walkers) will start at 9 at the flagpole. They sprint past the house then follow the trails and markings down the hill, past the pond, across the bridge, to the meadow, through the woods, down Frith Hook, up Carnegie Trail, through the dog trail and parking lot, and then do it again. The 5k ends at the Arboretum.

The 10k runners (and walkers) will start at 10 at the Arboretum. They will be traveling parts of the park that are off the "beaten path." They sprint out the Arboretum then follow the trails and markings down the hill, past the pond, across the bridge, to the meadow, through the woods, down Frith Hook, and then turn onto Ridge Run. They follow Ridge Run, Meadow Run, and Deer Run to the top of the ski slope. The return trip follows Grinny Grove to Carnegie through the dog trail and parking lot, and then do it again. The 10k ends at the Arboretum.

It's not too late to register at [email protected]. Or volunteer to be a landmark, or simply show up and enjoy the fall beauty of Preston Park.

10/01/2024

Registration deadline is October 4th to receive a race tee shirt.

08/21/2024

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07/25/2024

07/22/2024

Don’t forget, Shakespeare in the Park with Hobnob Theater will be playing again next weekend. Don’t miss this unique experience.

07/02/2024

Talented local photographer Bill Barger recently stopped by Preston Park and made these beautiful images.

06/22/2024

There are plans for creating several video tours of various sections of Preston Park. This project was announced last night at the Friends of Preston Park Light Up the Night fundraiser at the Atrium.

06/21/2024

Plan now to attend this summer’s edition of Shakespeare in the Park!

06/21/2024

Shakespeare in the Park is a worldwide tradition and we're on our 10th year of producing comedies (and one tragedy!) at Preston Park! Don't miss this magical, hilarious rendition of the beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream!

July 19-21; 26-28
All shows 6:30pm

This cast is sizzling this summer - they're each taking on double and triple roles!
(Top from Left): Louis Hutmire, Jack Senske, Casey Hoolahan, Sarah Altomari
(Bottom from Left): Deanna Sparrow, Grant Jones, Jonathan Hutmire

Get your TICKETS now (or at the park!)

05/08/2024

Here's one from the history books. This is Twp Commissioner Sam Zurzolo working on the flag pole he built for the park. Sam did all the work himself laboring away alone in the heat. It took his hard work and skills over a period of several weeks to complete the work. Three Cheers for Sam!

04/17/2024

Restrooms are open and the water fountain is in service again. It’s springtime in Preston Park.

04/17/2024

The beautiful fountain that welcomes visitors is in operation again. It’s springtime in Preston Park.

04/17/2024

The prairie has been burned and new growth is emerging. It’s springtime in Preston Park.

04/04/2024

Good news for Preston Park's Lake Carrie. The lake is named after one of Dr Preston's close friends and research collaborators who helped Frank Preston establish Preston Laboratory glass research business.

04/03/2024

Butler Twp is Seeking Funds for Preston Park Lake.
Butler Twp is seeking state assistance for a large undertaking at Preston Park. At their meeting on Monday, April 1, 2024, the commissioners approved a resolution to make a Planning Assistance grant request of nearly $73,000 through the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The grant from the Commonwealth Finance Authority requires a 15% local match. A recent data collection study determined that approximately four feet of silt have accumulated in the three acre Preston Park pond. This leaves anywhere from only two to four feet of water. This grant will help determine how much it would cost to dredge the lake and its two tributaries as well as make repairs to the dam. The township expects to hear if the grant will be awarded sometime late summer or early fall.

03/09/2024

Car keys were found in the park this morning. They will be taken to the township offices on Monday. Stop by, identify them and pick them up.