Sports Venues
With three major universities, multiple school districts, and professional sport leagues, Lackawanna County offers a field for just about every type of sport. Let us know if you would like to bring a tournament or sporting event to the area and we will help you plan from start to finish.
The University of Scranton
The University of Scranton is a private education institution and one of the nation's 28 Jesuit universities known for its outstanding academics and state-of-the-art campus. Founded in 1888, the University offers 81 undergraduate and graduate...
Lackawanna College
Lackawanna College is a private, two-year college with a mission of providing opportunity for everyone through higher education degree programs and continuing education courses. The main campus complex is located in downtown Scranton with satellite...
Marywood University
Founded in 1915, Marywood University is co-educational and comprehensive with over 3,000 students on a 115 acre campus situated on the outskirts of Scranton in a beautiful suburban location. The University offers provides ample space for groups up to...
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees and the pride of Lackawanna County. Having the opportunity to see tomorrow's Major League All-Stars earn their pinstripes is a must for anyone who visits...
Nay Aug Park, Gorge, and Treehouse
The City of Scranton’s largest park, Nay Aug Park, grants residents and visitors a touch of nature amid the city landscape. Walking trails, picnic areas, kid-friendly rides, and two (2) playgrounds are among the attractions. The Everhart Museum is...
McDade Park
McDade Park is Lackawanna County’s premier destination park with the addition in 2009 of the Boundless Playground. The playground is a large inclusive play structure that serves children of all abilities and needs. Spread across some 200 acres of...
Aylesworth Park
Take a leisurely stroll around the picturesque lake trail or spend the day swimming, fishing, or picnicking. Aylesworth Park is the perfect spot for year-round outdoor fun. The 252-acre park features a Boundless Playground, a 4-acre lake with a sandy...
Covington Park
Covington Park, Lackawanna County’s newest park, boasts a Little League field, a Boundless Playground, a 9-acre lake, picnic areas, and several courts and fields for sports-lovers, and a new scenic lake trail. • 9-acre lake • Fishing • Trails •...
Lackawanna State Park
The 1,411-acre Lackawanna State Park is in northeastern Pennsylvania, just 10 miles north of Scranton. The 198-acre Lackawanna Lake is the centerpiece of this beautiful, modern recreational facility, which also has hiking, camping, swimming, and...
Merli-Sarnoski Park
Love the great outdoors? The Merli-Sarnoski Park offers 840-acres of untouched natural beauty as well as lake swimming, play areas, fishing and sports facilities, and miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. • Free swimming at our 35-acre lake,...
