Boyce Park

Boyce Park is a 1,096-acre (4.44 km²) county park lying mostly in the Borough of Plum, in eastern Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a part of the county's 12,000-acre (49 km²) network of nine distinct parks. Its southernmost reaches (south of Old Frankstown Road) also extend into neighboring Monroeville.

Established in 1963, it is named for William D. Boyce, the founder of the Boy Scouts of America who was born in the area. It is sited 15 miles (24 km) east of downtown Pittsburgh. It is the only park in the county for downhill skiing, with ski lifts and a lodge. It also offers a wave pool, tennis courts, ball fields, a nature center, greenhouse, arboretum and trails. The source of Plum Creek is in the northwest section of the park.^[1]

Sources

Smith, Helene and George Swetnam (1991). A Guidebook to Historic Western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press. 0-8229-5424-9.

References

↑ "Plum Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-12-18.

External links

Official website

The regional parks of Allegheny County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania

Boyce Park Deer Lakes Park Harrison Hills Park Hartwood Acres Park North Park Round Hill Park Settlers Cabin Park South Park White Oak Park

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Pennsylvania ski areas and resorts

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Coordinates: 40°27′56″N 79°44′43″W / 40.46556°N 79.74528°W / 40.46556; -79.74528

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