Rural, family-oriented community in Lackawanna County
A few miles north of Clarks Green and about 12 miles north of Scranton, North Abington is a rural, family-friendly community surrounding Lackawanna State Park. Roads stretch past trees and farms in the foothills of the Endless Mountains. North Abington is part of the region called The Abingtons in northeast Pennsylvania, and students here are zoned for the respected Abington Heights School District. The community’s small-town vibe is palpable at Roba Family Farms, where families explore the pumpkin patch and corn maze every fall. This local farm also hosts Jurassic Farm Dino Fest, where kids can get up close and personal with life-sized dinosaur figures. The overall CAP Index Crime Score in North Abington is 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score.
Outdoor recreation at Lackawanna State Park
Lackawanna State Park is one of northeast Pennsylvania’s main hubs for outdoor recreation. Camping grounds and multi-use trails surround the nearly 200-acre Lackawanna Lake, where outdoor enthusiasts can go boating, kayaking and fishing. The state park also includes a large outdoor swimming pool, a playground and outdoor grill and picnic areas. Trails welcome hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders: winding through the trees and meadows, the paths connect to other green spaces in the township, like Meadowsweet Preserve and Messimer Preserve. Just outside the township, locals can find golf courses and parks with athletic fields and courts.
North Abington’s single-family homes include high-end rural retreats
Homes are spread out in this rural community, giving residents a sense of privacy. Properties typically have grassy, well-kept lawns and spacious lots up to 2 acres. Split-levels are common home style. Prices range from about $280,000 to $490,000. There’s also a handful of larger luxury homes between $1 million and $1.3 million, which sit on sprawling lots and come with features like a backyard pool and barn.
Top-rated Abington Heights School District
The Abington Heights School District, rated A-minus on Niche, serves the area. Waverly Elementary School, rated A, is the best public elementary school in Scranton area, according to Niche. Abington Heights Middle and Abington Heights High are both rated A-minus. The high school’s clubs cater to a variety of interests, like fishing, fencing and sign language; there’s also a club for sports team captains to develop leadership skills. Abington Heights High offers 19 sports teams for students to be a part of, including bocce, powerlifting and football.
Food fresh from the farm in North Abington
Ingredients are locally sourced in North Abington: residents can join a CSA to get fresh produce from the township’s farms, like Endless Roots Farm. Manning Farm Dairy serves homemade ice cream made from cows on the family-run dairy farm. A medieval-style inn called Camelot sits right outside the township, which is home to a restaurant that serves Sunday brunch and Tuesday tapas in addition to daily lunch and dinner. Groceries are available at Weis Markets. Big-box stores like The Home Depot and Target are a few miles south, approaching Scranton.
Seasonal community events and activities in The Abingtons
The region’s events and attractions keep locals entertained with family-friendly fun. Lahey Family Fun Park, especially popular in the summer, has a renovated arcade, a mini golf course and bumper boats. In nearby Clarks Summit, the Summer Solstice and Strawberry Festival celebrates the longest day of the year with local vendors and fresh strawberries. For one weekend every January, the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice attracts about 30,000 attendees for the ice sculpture carving, horse-drawn carriage rides and live music.
Navigating the region via Interstate 81
North Abington is a car-dependent area. Interstate 81 passes the township as it stretches north-south across the state, connecting drivers to the city of Scranton and to other highways in northeast Pennsylvania. North Abington is about 12 miles from Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City and about 25 miles from Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport.
