Town Parks

• Bill Black Park
  is a tot-lot playground for children up to the age of 12 located on West Holland Street
  
  
• Ginder Field
  has two baseball fields, cinder track, pavilions, youth playground and a tot-lot located on South Market Street
  
  
• Ludlow Park
  contains a walking path, shade trees, gazebo and historical monuments located in the middle of town on West Ludlow Street
  
  
• Memorial Park
  is a historical cemetery and memorial site located by the post office
  
  
• Pine Street Crossover
  is a historical site that commemorates the old Switchback Railroad located on the corner of Pine and Ludlow Streets
  
  
• South Street Park
  is an additional baseball field located behind the Ginder Field
  
  
• Trooper Melley Memorial Park
  has a baseball field with concession stand, playground equipment, basketball and pickleball courts located on East Richards Avenue
  
  

Other Recreational Areas

Mauch Chunk Lake Park offers a beach, pavilions at the beach, non-motorized boating (canoes, kayaks), camping, pavilion rentals for events and access to the Switchback Railroad Trail.
Mauch Chunk Lake Park

The Carbon County Environmental Education Center (CCEEC) is a nature-focused facility located in Summit Hill, inside Mauch Chunk Lake Park. Its main purpose is to teach people about wildlife, conservation, and the environment.

CCEEC is a nature education hub where people can learn about wildlife, explore trails, and participate in hands-on conservation programs. It’s both a learning center and a wildlife sanctuary.
Carbon County Environmental Education Center