PLEASE NOTE: Stonecliffe Recreation Area has reopened to the public, including the Columbia Street Parking lot.  The Union Canal Trail/Schuylkill River Trail is now fully open through the park. 

The City of Reading has moved into phase 2 of the 19th Ward Pump Station Project resulting in the closure of the Monroe Street Parking lot.   Visitors to Stonecliffe Recreation Area should utilize the Columbia Street Parking lot for access. 

Please note that the Action Skate Park will remain closed as the County evaluates future renovations of the Skatepark. Additionally, the concrete fishing pier at Stonecliffe is closed due to the removal of Bushong’s Dam in September 2025. After the dam was removed, the water level and course of the Tulpehocken Creek was altered. The fishing dock no longer reaches the water and has been closed for the safety of all visitors. The County is reviewing options for new water access in this area.

Stonecliffe Recreation Area provides opportunities for family-oriented recreation and athletics. Facilities include an Action Park for skates and bikes, two volleyball courts, a basketball court, shuffleboard courts, and a combination football/soccer field. There is also a fitness station for both able-bodied and physically challenged persons. A centrally located children's play area is adjacent to the fishing dock and picnic area.

Street Address: 1200 Monroe St., Reading PA 19601

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Directions

From Route 183 South (Schuylkill Ave.)

To Upper Lot: Turn right onto Lehigh Street. At first stop sign, go STRAIGHT. Do not follow the road to bypass. Take Lehigh Street to dead end. Stonecliffe's parking lot is on your left.

To Lower Lot: (Stonecliffe Action Park) Turn right onto Columbia Street (before bridge into city). At T intersection, turn left onto Butler Street. Follow curve in road. The road is now Columbia St. again. At the end of the street is the Parking Lot. (You must go to the right to enter. There should be arrows on the pavement.)