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