Frequently Asked Questions

During normal business office hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. In order to maintain a fair and consistent method of reserving your park pavilion, you may place your reservation one (1) year in advance to the date desired. Please refer to the park pavilion Fee Schedule for pricing. Full payment must be made at the time of reservation to secure a pavilion. Online reservations with online payment methods are available.

North Huntingdon Township Parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown. Indian Lake Park is open from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily. Pavilion reservations are from 9 a.m. until sunset at all locations.

Yes – Fields are available with permit to the general public under a daily, seasonal or tournament fee schedule beginning in February and must be secured in advance with the administrative office during normal business hours.

Anyone who lives in North Huntingdon Township, the 15642 zip code, or resides in the Norwin School District is considered a resident on most occasions. A few exceptions apply (i.e., pavilion rentals, some special events and programs). Those living outside of this zip code are considered to be a non-resident with applicable fees.

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Pets are permitted in all parks under the following conditions:

• Pet owners must clean up after their pet and dispose of it in provided waste receptacles.
• All domestic animals must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length, and under control at all times.
• Domestic animals are not permitted within 25 feet of pavilions, playgrounds, athletic playing fields or in attendance at Township sponsored special events.
• Owners are required to clean up after their domestic animals immediately.
• Only domestic dogs are permitted at Indian Lake Park

Visit our Pets in Our Parks page for more information

A separate permit is required to have alcohol at your pavilion rental. An alcohol permit application along with all payments and relevant documents will need to be completed and submitted in-person at the Administration Office in order to acquire a permit. Please note that alcohol permits are only for pavilion rentals and not for general use at the park.   Applications should be submitted no earlier than one month before your reservation date. Once the application is approved, you will receive an alcohol permit to display at your pavilion rental on the day of your reservation. No refunds, cancellations, or transfers of permit or date will be issued. The alcohol permit is limited to beer and wine. No glass bottles are allowed. Please read our Township Alcohol Ordinance to understand all of the requirements and your responsibilities before applying.

Please bring the following with you when you submit your alcohol permit application:

• $100 for the permit fee (cash or check).
• A separate check for the $200 security deposit (no cash will be accepted for a security deposit)
  • The security deposit will be returned by mail after verifying there is no damage and the area of your rental is clean
  • The security deposit will be kept if there is damage or the area needs cleaned by Park Staff
• A valid driver's license
• A copy of your Homeowners Insurance Policy
• Corporate functions looking to have alcohol permits will need to provide a general proof of liability insurance naming North Huntingdon Township as an additional insured

References:

Alcohol Permit Application

Township Alcohol Ordinance

Yes. A current Pennsylvania fishing license, signed in ink and displayed (attach to a hat or outer garment), is required of persons age 16 and over to fish or angle for any species of fish. A license is also needed to take fish bait or bait fish. Casting and/or retrieving whether by rod, reel and line, or by handline, for oneself or another person, requires a current license unless specifically exempted by law. See the PA Fish & Boat Commission for further rules and regulations.

All Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply to our lakes.

Because your definition of “playable” may never be the same as ours, you are expected to respect the decision of the Department of Parks & Recreation. Most fields are often faced with very short periods of time to get all fields in playing condition. Our decision is based on safety first.

The Department of Parks and Recreation will determine the field of play throughout the day. Rain Outs are decided by 3 p.m. The Department of Parks and Recreation will determine if games are rained out. A rain out applies to all games throughout the evening. In an effort to give all fields proper care and maintenance, you may call the administrative office at 724-863-3806 after 3 p.m., thus allowing us preparation time for you to play.

Only with authorized permission from the Department of Parks and Recreation, will light maintenance be permitted. We do not come to your job and perform your work; please allow us to do ours. With education, training, product information and the proper equipment we will continue to improve the facilities. Do not broom, sweep, or dig any field without checking with us first.

Field use without a permit is first-come, first-serve. If you want to reserve a field for play, it is recommended that you secure a permit. You may phone the Department of Parks and Recreation at 724-863-3806 for available fields, times and pricing throughout the season.