Preston Park

Snowy Preston Park is open and beautiful. Work is still not completed. But, parking is plentiful and trails are open for use.

The latest news regarding the completion of improvements to Preston Park is that Township officials are expecting work to wrap up by the end of September. This just an estimate. Please don't plan to be in the park for any reason until an announcement is made regarding official completion of work and reopening of the park. Thanks for your patience.

Work to improve Preston Park is behind schedule due to weather delays. However, the new restrooms have arrived and are currently being installed. Progress is being made daily. A date for completion of the work isn’t currently available. But, Township officials and contractors are working hard to get the park open again ASAP. Thanks for your patience.

Big improvements are coming to Preston Park and they are coming soon. Restrooms with running water and a new, one-way, paved entrance and exit roads with improved parking are all on the way. Unfortunately, this work will require that the park be closed to the public until the jobs are completed. Tom Knights, Manager of Butler Township expects heavy equipment to start moving in on Tuesday, July 21. That will require the park entrance road be closed and visits to the park to cease until the tasks are completed. According to Mr. Knights, this work could take three or more weeks. Please do not plan to visit the park starting Tuesday, July 21. Thanks for your patience and cooperation. As soon as the work is completed, the public will be notified and use of the park may resume.

If you would like a guided tour of beautiful Preston Park, volunteer coordinator Tony Stagno is planning to conduct a tour on Wednesday June 17th at 6:00 PM. The tour typically takes at least two hours and will require walking over uneven ground. You should plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and take precautions to protect yourself from ticks. Also, be aware the social distancing will be maintained during the tour. If you are interested in participating in this tour, for more information or to register for the tour contact the Butler Township Administration Office at extension 212 or [email protected] The tour is free, parking is available on site, there are porta-johns in the park and space is limited for tour participation.

Here are some beautiful photos taken this Spring in Preston Park and submitted to share. Thanks for the great views of beautiful Preston Park.

The prairies at Preston Park, in order to be healthy, was burned today. It happens every March.

A ladies bicycle was recently found in Preston Park. It has been turned in to Butler Township Police. If you have lost your bicycle, please contact the Butler Township Police Department and be prepared to give a full description of the bicycle to prove ownership.

Here are some lovely Preston Park photos shared by Jennifer Gabler.

Drone shot of Preston Park’s larger lake, Loch Carrie.

There are two prairies at Preston Park. The grass is spectacularly beautiful on a sunny Fall morning!