Berks Park and Recreation Department

Want to learn how to shoot smaller objects in greater detail with your iPhone? Join us as we go over the shooting techniques capture our part of the world that […]

Walk the trails at Antietam Lake Park on the evening of the Full Moon! We’ll discuss springtime migration of birds and amphibians in the cool spring air. Wear sturdy hiking […]

Join Parks staff as we get out on the trails of Antietam Lake Park to enjoy an hour-long brisk walk with likeminded friends. Just a few minutes of walking can greatly improve the state of your mind, create healthy habits, and introduce new connections among others looking to do the same! Wear walking shoes or […]

Get wrapped up in a trail tale and discover plants and animal friends in our parks. This toddler-age program focuses on a nature topic each month partnered with a story and a craft. Special guests and visitors may make an appearance to join us in the fun! Geared towards children ages 3-5. Park in the […]

Join members of the Eastern Penn Mushroomers club for a morning mushroom experience! ‘Forays’ are not for foraging edible fungi species but instead intend to gather information and identification of all the fungi species living in an area. Join club members and parks’ staff to collect and identify the fungal species of Antietam Lake Park! […]

Join members of Baird Ornithological Club and Parks’ staff and discover the sights and sounds of Spring at the Angora Fruit Farm. We’ll discuss bird and native ephemeral wildflowers along our walk. Bring binoculars if you have them or borrow a pair of ours. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meets at the Fruit […]

Get wrapped up in a trail tale and discover plants and animal friends in our parks. This toddler-age program focuses on a nature topic each month partnered with a story […]

Venture into the fields and forest of the Angora Fruit Farm and discover the science behind Pennsylvania's state insect, the firefly. Wear sturdy walking shoes for walking out on the […]

Join us for this workshop series to focus on the art of nature journaling. Learn about ways you can practice mindfulness by creating your own journal inspired by your surroundings. Please bring your own book, any writing and coloring utensils you would like to use in your journal. If you need to purchase a journal, […]

Join Parks staff as we get out on the trails of Antietam Lake Park to enjoy an hour-long warm walk with likeminded friends. Just a few minutes of walking can greatly improve the state of your mind, create healthy habits, and introduce new connections among others looking to do the same! Wear walking shoes or […]

Adventurers ages 7-12 get Ranger ready with the Berks County Parks Rangers! Campers can expect to create among the canopy of Antietam Lake Park's beautiful trails. This is a drop-off program. $20 per child | Registration Required | Click here to register

Families and friends- join us for a look into the creek critters that call our waters home and learn why they are so important! All participants should expect to wade into our rocky stream, so wear close-toed shoes that can get wet- ie: old sneakers, water shoes, etc. Bring an extra pair of dry footwear […]