Karl Gerdon Park Project
Located beside the Venango Volunteer Fire Department, Karl Gerdon Park was established several decades ago in honor of Karl Gerdon, whose service to our community impacted many people, in many ways.
It all started with a vision.
The Fire Department and Venango Borough worked together to raise money for:
replacement of the playground equipment
installation of a new multi-purpose sport court
a new pavilion for family and community gatherings
river access with a path to French Creek and kayak launch
adding a public restroom, benches, a bike rack and many natural features
upgrading other amenities such as parking areas, walkways and the grass sport field
The work will be completed in collaboration with a professional engineer, all structural improvements will be made with sustainability as a priority, green spaces will be augmented with tree, shrub and grass plantings and the park will meet current ADA accessibility recommendations.
This is an exciting time for Venango and we look forward to working with you to make this project successful.
Park Feature Renderings
Playground and Pavilion (actual), all others (stock photos)
The park as of fall 2022.
So many memories have been made at Karl Gerdon Park. We’ve played basketball, kickball, and baseball. We’ve watched our kids play and grow up in this park! But time and weather takes a toll. We are thankful for the memories, and we look forward to a bright future for our community!
