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Enjoyed in All Seasons

We have enjoyed Penn Lake in all seasons - Walking, Kayaking, Skiing & Skating. We have also taken many dramatic pictures of sunset over the lake.

50plus years of bliss!

In the Fall of 1963, we purchased a "by owner" home on Upper Penn Lake. What sold us, mainly, was the awesome Oak tree in the back yard. Yes, the lake was swell, and the park behind our home was ideal for enjoying the various "jungle gym" equipment the City provided. And, in the winter, the staffed warming house was well used by the neighborhood kids. The hill on our lot was steeper than the park hill, so hordes of kids went sliding down it during the snowy months.There wasn't much vegetation around the lake, so we had a great…

Hopeful

As a long time resident, I've been saddened to see the health of Penn Lake decline. Despite frequent blue green algae blooms, Penn Lake can be beautiful to look at, but I do not allow my grandkids to swim, fish, or kayak on the lake. The water quality is not healthy, but I appreciate the efforts being made to restore it. I am hopeful.