While working in Beaver County I have passed this sign to Buttermilk Falls countless times, but…read morenever had occasion to stop until yesterday. It was a gorgeous, sunny, unseasonably warm March day & I was the first car in the tiny dirt parking area on the left as soon as you turn in. The Falls is now directly across from the new entrance to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. There is a big stone covered with graffiti on the right. After you park, you just hop out and hit the path and follow the sound of gushing water. it is a short distance to the Falls, but it is uphill and it is steep and rocky and this is not a suitable path for anybody with physical limitations of any sort. It can also be dangerous for young children. It's very beautiful and it is worth the hike up. If you're sturdy footed (muddy & rocky), you can walk right behind the falls and it's quite beautiful. Highly recommended for a sightseeing but I'm sure it gets crowded and warmer weather.

The hiking trail we went on was not to long and had nice scenery. Parking was easy to find. The…read morewaterfall is definitely worth the hike there. You can go under it, go above it, and go behind it! Also lots of smooth rocks to set up towel and sit in the sun.

The area is so beautiful in the fall time. My favorite trail is the vondergreen trail. They host a…read morelot of events such as a regular breakfast in the summer, including a breakfast with Bigfoot in May, a kayak crawl with Birdfish brew, and a pioneer village.

I love being outdoors!! This park is beautiful!! Lots to explore. The creek is peaceful and…read morerefreshing. We had a great day with the family.

Irvine Park is a public green space in downtown Beaver. I have seen this park a couple of times…read more The park has walking trails, many large trees for shade, open grassy fields, benches, picnic areas, and a gazebo. It is clean and in good condition, and it is a nice place for spending time with family, friends, and pets and relaxing; attending scheduled community events; doing activities such as recreational sports, reading, and eating; and enjoying the scenery and wildlife such as birds and deer. As the other reviewed noted, the park could use restrooms and trash cans.

Nicely maintained walking paths in both Irvine park and neighboring MacIntosh Park. Parking all…read morearound. However the lack of public restrooms and trash cans impacts the experience. Lots of nice shade.

Wonderful park for children. There are a multitude of playgrounds, a splash park, lots of sports…read morefacilities and fields, and many hiking trails. In a strange but interesting turn of events, my children and I witnessed a squirrel in labor on one of the trails. A most unusual and unexpected sight I can promise you! I have to admit we got a bit more nature than we bargained for that day! Lol. My few qualms are these, it tends to be a very crowded place and the trail maps are not the clearest/ most accurate. A big improvement would be better trail maps (particularly with a "you are here" marker) and better signage throughout the trails. Overall though, it's a wonderful place for the community.

Lots of playgrounds! We were driving through town and it was a nice day so we were looking for a…read moreplace to have a picnic and let the kids get some energy out. They have several playground sections that the kids were able to choose from. They checked out 4 of them and played for about 15 minutes on each. Biggest complaint is there are no bathrooms open during a nice day in March. They only had port o potties which are not ideal for children. I understand that they can't heat them all during the winter but you think one or them would be available under the office or the main park area especially with sports season starting.

Definitely a nice park, needs updated a little, like the little sand pit, my kids had a good time,…read morewe would definitely go again

What a great park. There were two playgrounds and a sandpit. One of the playgrounds was very very…read moreunique. The trail was very lovely as well.

This is a very nice playground. Being brand new it was in terrific shape. There are a lot of unique…read morefeatures with music, etc. I know there are additional phases coming, so I am hoping for swings and more benches in the play area.

Most amazing playground I've ever been to. My son and I were driving through and it was like an…read moreoasis in a desert gleaming in the bright sunshine. I love the instruments and the accessible design.

Crooked Creek Park is an excellent asset to those of us living nearby. Hiking, fishing, and…read moreswimming are available in a clean, well-maintained natural environment. I've lived here more than 40 years and still count my blessings to have this park available. It's also great to see a new generation being introduced to the park through the recently expanded disc golf course. Hard to believe something so nice is still free.

Could use some upgraded facilities. Nice beach area. Usually not too crowded. Water is regulated so…read moreit's safe.

This is a great park! I love the ability to run circles around the playground so I can exercise…read morewhile watching them play and I love being able to sit in the shade. It has a nice view and you can even sit on a swing and watch the river.

A little confusing to find the entrance and parking, but not a bad park. Lots of shaded areas for…read moresitting with a great view of the Allegheny River and Hulton bridge. Playground for the kids as well as a track, basketball, and tennis courts. I recommend a visit the next time you are in the area.

I was here to watch soccer games and found the park to be enormous and very pleasant until it…read morebecame dusk. Perhaps my sheltered existence in the NPW did me dirty because as soon as the sun went down, and the night sky appeared so did the bugs. It wasn't just one bug but an army of persistent bugs that were not friendly at all. They had one goal in their hive mind, ATTACK!!!! While I can't blame the park for the bugs per se, I wanted to leave the park ASAP before my arms were devoured.

We spent several days at this park for a baseball tourney. It's a beautiful and well maintained…read morepark! Sports fields, walking trails, and beautiful gardens. The bathrooms were older, but well maintained. The grass was all cut. If we lived nearby, I imagine this is a place we would frequent.

I've been coming to Raccoon Creek State Park for over 50 years now, and it's one of those rare…read moreplaces that has somehow kept its magic across generations. My earliest memories from the 1970s are filled with the smell of charcoal smoke at the picnic groves and the freezing shock of jumping into the lake on hot summer afternoons. As a kid, that beach felt massive, and a simple day trip with packed lunches (the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches melted to goodness from the sun) and blankets spread out on the grass was the best part of summer with my sisters and mom. As I grew into adulthood, the way I used the park changed, but I never stopped going. I didn't always go swimming but instead would explore the miles of hiking trails. The best part, though, was getting to experience it all over again through my daughter's eyes. Taking her there when she was little and watching her hit the water and run around the playground were special times indeed. Raccoon Creek isn't just a park to me; it's a constant in my life. Over five decades later, facilities might get updated here and there, but the familiar feeling of the place hasn't changed a bit. It's serene, nostalgic, and always feels like coming home.

Raccoon Creek is a short drive from the city and an amazing escape into nature! I've camped here a…read morefew times and love how easy and accessible it is for so many reasons. The bathrooms are close by the camp sites and clean! Plus they have hot water for showering. The water pump for drinking water is fresh and better than my tap at home. The lake is so nice and the ice cream stand is the best (bring cash). Definitely recommend booking the camp sites closest to the trail that takes you to the beach. It's about a 15 minute hike, but so much nicer than driving 15 minutes to the beach.