Picnicana Park began as a privately owned picnic area in 1951. Located on the west side of Old French Road, Township residents, Catherine and Andrew F. Klaus, were the original owners. The Klaus family chose the name Picnicana, taken from a German word meaning fest or feast.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania made Project 70 funds available to municipalities for purchase and development of parks and recreational facilities. With a grant from this fund, Summit Township purchased Picnicana in the early 1970s. Over 24 wooded acres offer 2 covered picnic pavilions, modern handicapped accessible restrooms, a softball field, 2 horseshoe courts, a sand volleyball court, 2 basketball courts and playground equipment.
Open from May 1st to October 15th, fully equipped kitchens and pavilions are available for rental.
The Summit Township Recreational Board offers a six-week summer day camp program for children at this park.
PICNICANA IMPROVEMENTS::
In January of 2008, the old kitchen facility was demolished and replaced with a new building complete with three separate, fully equipped kitchens. Kitchen #3 also has available a multi-purpose room (25′ x 22′) equipped with tables and chairs. The parking area has been increased and paved with more lighting. A new flagpole has been installed and increased lighting throughout the picnic area.
THE PARK CLOSES at 10pm! NO NIGHT CACHING! Additionally, outside of normal operating season (May 1st to Oct. 15th), please park along the road and walk in!
HAPPY CACHING and please rehide the cache well!
***CONGRATS to Camo Duo on a really fast FTF!!!***