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Our Commission
The commission is represented by Hamilton Township, Jackson Township, Pocono Township, and 2 school districts - Pocono Mountain School District and Stroudsburg Area School District.

Our commission has been in operation for a little more than 3 years and has a lot to show for it. A 146-acre parcel of property was purchased on Golden Slipper Road to be developed as a regional park. An Executive Director has been hired to organize, plan and implement our Master Plan. The Director will also provide programming, classes and other activities for the public. 

Spotts/Stevens/McCoy is a planning firm hired to prepare a master site plan for the regional park. The plan has been finalized and we are anticipating that construction will begin soon.

The Master Site Plan proposes the following; natural areas, paved and unpaved trails, playground areas, soccer fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, an outdoor amphitheater, recreation center, pavilions and picnic areas. On the brochure you will find a concept map of what we hope is some of the features to become part of this park. You'll also find important info on each of the townships.

The park is open to the public for hiking. If you want a guided tour of the ground and some of the special features call the office to schedule one. 

Some of our rules are: NO Camping without a permit. No Ground Fires. No Fireworks, Firearms or Projectiles. Pets must be on leash and picked up after. No Alcohol. ATVs ARE NOT ALLOWED. We are seeing signs of them destroying the grounds and wetland areas.
 
Our Vision

Residents and Visitors of Hamilton, Jackson and Pocono Townships live and recreate within a community that celebrates the great natural and cultural heritage that is the cornerstone of the quality of life in the region. Close-to-home community parks complemented by a centrally located regional athletic facility are connected to large tracts of public lands, preserved natural areas and villages through a system of greenways and trails. Important farmland and scenic areas are conserved and add to the greenways and connected systems. The entire system is developed and maintained through cooperative efforts among regional partners that include municipal, business, education, social, cultural and environmental interests. Together, they have achieved a balanced system that offers a quality of life distinct to the regions.

 
Bluejay

Here is a photo of just one of the many residents of the HJP Regional Park. I got within 10 ft of this bird to tak this close-up.
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