RECREATION & TOURISM DEPARTMENT

Beaver County

ADDRESS: Bradys Run Park Recreation Facility 526 Bradys Run Road Beaver Falls PA 15010

TELEPHONE: Recreation - 724.846.5600 or Tourism - 724.891.7030

FAX: 724.891.7085

WEBSITE: www.co.beaver.pa.us/recreation

www.visitbeavercounty.com

CONTACT: Tom King, Executive Director Tking@co.beaver.pa.us

HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

DESCRIPTION: The Recreation & Tourism Department administers the following:

Bradys Run Park in Brighton Township is the County's largest park with over 2,000 acres. It features a Recreation Complex that houses an ice area, four tennis courts and a walking/jogging track. Other recreational facilities include a ball field complex, two horse rinks, 12 horseshoe courts, jogging trails, a 22-area lake to fish year round and picnic tables and playgrounds at various sites throughout the park. An outdoor activity center features in-line skating, plus basketball and tennis courts.

Brush Creek Park features three softball fields, two carpeted tennis courts, two soccer fields, plus eleven parking and picnic areas with permanent barbecues. Brush Creek, located on Route 588 in North Sewickley and Marion townships, also has a lake for year round fishing along with horse and walking trails. The park is home to several high schools cross-country teams that schedule their meets at Brush Creek. It is home to the only covered bridge in Beaver County.

Old Economy Park is home to the Annual County World Championship Snow Shovel Riding Contest held each January. Old Economy Park, located on route 989 in Economy Boro and Harmony Township, features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, two carpeted tennis courts, sled-riding slopes and walking trails. Six picnic shelters and the barn (with ball field) can be reserved for a rental fee from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Each shelter includes playground equipment and barbecues. The Barn can be scheduled for special events and large social functions.

The Tourism Department markets the County to potential visitors through variety of marketing and advertising endeavors. The Department publishes a County-wide Calendar of Events three times per year, in addition to a Visitors Guide of all there is for visitors and residents to enjoy in Beaver County.