Aylesworth Creek Lake is a US Army Corps of Engineers dam control project with a drainage area of 6.2 miles. The project was operationally complete in October 1970 with the reservoir extending 4,600 feet upstream. The recreation area was previously operated and maintained by the Aylesworth Creek Reservoir Park Authority which was a volunteer organization formed by the boroughs of Archbald and Jermyn. This 4-acre lake features a beach, picnic area and hiking trails and is located near East Jermyn, in Lackawanna County, about 10 miles upstream from Scranton on US 6.

• Aylesworth Park public recreational park situated in the Borough of Archbald, Lackawanna County, with access from East Jermyn. The Lackawanna County Parks System’s primary function is to maintain the park for enjoyment and leisure. The Parks System in conjunction with the Lackawanna County Department of Parks and Recreation is charged with the responsibility of operating, maintaining and promoting the park for outdoor recreation use.

Aylesworth Creek Park Facts

• Park consists of 252 acres
• Contains a 4-acre lake with swimming beach area
• Lake is stocked with trout twice yearly by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
• Activities include swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, open field recreation and walking, hiking and biking trails
• Park lands are bordered by Archbald and Jermyn and were under management by their town councils as the Aylesworth Park Authority
• Park was established as a part of the US Army Corps of Engineers dam control project completed in October, 1970
• The dam control project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of October 23, 1962

The Park is open Memorial Day to Labor Day