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Leesport Lock House
Leesport Lock House
 
 
 
 Leesport
Lock House

The Leesport Lock House, built in 1834 by the Schuylkill Navigation Company, was an integral part of canal development and community and rural life from 1820 to the early 1900's. Through local research and an archaeological study, the stone house has been restored to its condition in the 1880-1910 period when the canal still functioned and horse and wagon served as the major form of transportation.

The Lock House and grounds are maintained by the Leesport Lock House Foundation in cooperation with the Berks County Parks & Recreation Department. The facility is available for rent for small group meetings by calling (610) 926-5665.

In June, come out and enjoy our "Old Fashioned Days" with a strawberry festival and antique display and sale on Saturday, June 4, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

In November, come out for our "Holiday Open House & Craft Show" on Saturday, November 21, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 22, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Street Address: 27 E. Wall St., Leesport PA 19533


Directions
In Leesport, turn at the Rte. 61 traffic light at the Turkey Hill Market onto Wall Street.  Continue two blocks, and the Lock House will be on your right.

BERKS COUNTY PARK FACILITIES
Leesport Lock House
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Adaptive Nature Trail
 
Amphitheatre
 
Badminton
 
Baseball Softball Fields
 
Basketball
 
Cabins
 
Electricity
 
Exercise Cluster
 
Fishing Dock
 
Fitness Course
 
Gazebos
 
Grills
 
Horseshoes
 
Lodge/Barn
 
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Parking Area
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Pavilions
 
Play Equipment
 
Picnic Tables
 
Pool
 
Quoits
 
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Sand Volleyball
 
Shuffleboard
 
Soccer Fields
 
Tennis
 
Volleyball
 
Walking Trail
 




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