Spring Brook blends rural character with proximity to Scranton
A swath of largely rural township between the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre area and Covington Township, Spring Brook, Pennsylvania, is home to creeks and reservoirs in addition to its namesake brook. About 2,800 people call this part of Pennsylvania home. Once lumber mill country, the area now offers a mix of secluded nature and proximity to Interstate 380, as well as to Scranton and Moscow. For those looking to spend some time in bigger cities, East Coast metropolises like New York and Philadelphia are a couple of hours away by car. Montage Mountain Resort, rustic local restaurants and special events in nearby communities contribute to the character of this area.
A mix of suburban and rural character with diverse home styles
Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes lie in the open, suburban-feeling northeast corner of the township, one of the denser pockets of residents. Smaller cottages and Cape Cods line Spring Lane across State Route 307. Other parts of Spring Brook are more rural and sparsely settled, with homes along narrow roads amid dense trees or squatting on farm fields among outbuildings. The median price for a single-family home in Spring Brook is about $240,000. And while modest homes can start around $130,000 and run up to about $330,000, larger homes on expansive lots can cost between $490,000 and $940,000. Spring Brook holds a CAP Index Crime Score of 1, lower than the national average of 4.
State Game Lands, fly fishing, Montage Mountain Resort and more
State Game Lands 91 sits in the southwestern corner of the township, providing areas for hunting or hiking. Fly fishers can fish Spring Brook, portions of which are stocked with trout. Montage Mountain Resort, just outside Scranton, offers over 25 ski trails and a summer water park. Glenmaura National Golf Club, a private club with an 18-hole golf course, a swimming pool, a playground, a pickleball court and a dining facility, is located west of the resort. Pinchot State Forest, about 16 miles south of the township, is the site of the 26-mile Pinchot Trail that offers hikers the choice of short hikes or overnight camping excursions. Bear Lake, a popular spot for kayaking and canoeing, is also within the Pinchot State Forest. The 2,880-acre Gouldsboro State Park is across Interstate 380, offering visitors more than 7 miles of hiking trails, as well as the opportunity to boat, fish and swim in Gouldsboro Lake. Covington Park, near the village of Daleville, has several trails for hiking and biking, as well courts for both basketball and volleyball and a multi-purpose field.
Well-regarded schools with dual enrollment via a college in Scranton
Spring Brook students can attend schools in the North Pocono School District, rated a B-plus by Niche. Moscow and Jefferson elementary schools get A-minus grades. A third elementary school, North Pocono Intermediate School, scores a B-plus, as do North Pocono Middle School and North Pocono High School. North Pocono High students can earn college credits via enrollment in the Dual Enrollment program the school runs in combination with the private Lackawanna College in Scranton. The college’s Environmental Education Center is near the township off of Sandy Beach Road.
Nearby grocery stores, local restaurants and more in Scranton
ShopRite in Daleville, east of the township, and Walmart near Langdon to the west, are the nearest grocery stores. Restaurants within the township include The Barrel, which serves breakfast, including scrapple, plus sandwiches, burgers and dinner entrees. Olde Brook Inn serves from an extensive menu that ranges from pub favorites like French dip sandwiches and burgers to wood-fired pizzas to entrees like filet mignon and maple-glazed salmon. Pappy’s serves wings and pizza in a casual atmosphere across from the High Bridge House, which serves burgers, steaks and seafood in a six-room hotel. Additional shopping and dining is available in Scranton.
Live music, a farmers market and a street fair nearby
Residents can catch live music at the Pavilion at Montage Mountain. United Neighborhood Centers South Side Farmers Market runs on Saturdays in Scranton. Music in the Park is a summer concert series at the Moffat Estate in nearby Covington, and the Moscow Country Street Fair brings folks out for games, crafts and activities in July.
Access to Scranton, Interstate 380 and big east coast cities
Residents here will probably want a vehicle, given the lack of public transit options. State Route 502 slices diagonally across the township and Interstate 380 runs along the eastern part of the area. Scranton is about 12 miles north. Philadelphia is about 125 miles south and New York City is about 115 miles away. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is about 12 miles away. Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital in Scranton is also about 12 miles away.
