A brief history from the beginning of the County Park to the present.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
The Conservation Club uses the Clubhouse basement to construct birdhouses.
Sunday, December 04, 2005
The Clubhouse became the hit of the Holly Trail thanks to the hard work the volunteers from SALCA put into decorating.
Saturday, October 15, 2005
In 2005, for the first time since the County owned the Lake, the Clubhouse and pavilion was open for public rental.
This wedding started in a church in Pine Grove, traveled by horse and buggy to the fish and boat access area, from there by pontoon boat to the clubhouse for the reception.
Monday, July 04, 2005
July 4th Concert by the Pine Grove Community Band attracted nearly 200 people.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
The Army Corps helped out with YMCA day teaching animal indentification.
YMCA Day at the Lake -with over 100 participants from all over the County.
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Winners of the "patiotic" theme contest for the SALCA and NSCWA 2nd annual Lake Appreciation Day
Saturday, April 16, 2005
1000 trout, some tagged for prizes, a beautiful day, a newly found lake for fishing and crowd control almost becomes an issue on the first day of trout season.
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
The Clubhouse becomes a classroom for the study of macroinveribrates.
Thursday, December 30, 2004
The Schuylkill Conservation District donates a badly needed storage building to the Park.
Monday, October 18, 2004
Hurricane Ivan tested the Dam breast improvements. Note the high water mark from the debris on the rip-rap about half way up the breast.
Monday, August 30, 2004
Stump removal and landscaping restored the parklands to usable condition.
Saturday, June 12, 2004
Fishermen are beginning to rediscover Sweet Arrow Lake as a great place to fish and boat. Trout, Crappies and other panfish are being reported being caught.
Sunday, May 23, 2004
Lake Appreciation Day was held by the 2 major voluteer groups- Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association and the Northern Swatara Creek Watershed Association
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Roy Donmoyer dresses up the fireplace in the Clubhouse with an eagle he hand carved.
Friday, April 02, 2004
The Clubhouse was returned to the original cedar color by pressure washing the old green/blue paint off the siding. The shingles were then sealed by a hearty group of volunteers.
Saturday, February 28, 2004
Stencil work done by the volunteers adds a special touch.
Groups of volunteers help paint and refinish the interior of the Clubhouse.
Friday, November 07, 2003
The Project was dedicated to the memory of the late Stanley Tobash. While County Commissioner, Tobash was very instrumental in acquiring the Lake as the first County Park.
Wednesday, March 19, 2003
A new valve was installed to drain the Lake in event of an emergency.