Administrative Office

290 South Duffy RoadHours: Monday - Friday
Butler, PA 160018:30am to 4:30pm
Phone: (724) 283-3430Fax: (724) 282-2142
(724) 287-7465info@butlertwp.org

Preston Park

Frank & Jane Preston

Jane Preston’s Memorandum

Description, History & Significance

Picture References

Miscellaneous Information

2013 Major Park Improvements

Flower Blooming Schedule

Seedling Planting Guide

Photos

Baglier Employees

Brian Goss Photos

Day of Caring

Dusty Scott Photos

G. Warren Smith Photos

Melissa Bulfone Photos

Preston Park Photos

Preston Laboratories Photos – 1948

Rick Alexander Photos

Preston Park

Preston Park SignPreston Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Preston Park consists of 88 acres and is located at 415 South Eberhart Road. Amenities include walking trails, fishing ponds, wildlife, and numerous unique plants. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times in the park and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.  Bike riding is not permitted on the wooded trails of Preston Park. Bike riding is permitted on the Sawmill Run Trails at Butler Township Park.
Preston Park Trail Map
Trail Map Supplements:
State Champion Trees
Points of Interest

The Monday Morning Maintenance Crew is a group of volunteers who assist the Buildings & Grounds Department in maintaining the grounds at Preston Park.  The group meets at Preston Park on Mondays from April through October from 9:00 AM to Noon.  If you are interested in becoming a part of this group, please contact Marcie at (724) 283-3430, ext. 212 or e-mail: mlove@butlertwp.org.

Tours of Preston Park

Butler Township will be offering public tours of Preston Park including the residence and the grounds on the following dates.

  • Wednesday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m.
  • Saturday, October 7th at 10:00 a.m.
  • Saturday, November 25th at 10:00 a.m.

This 2 to 3 hour walking tour is available at no cost, but registration is required and spaces are limited. In addition to the dates listed above, private group tours may also be arranged for groups of 10 or more. For more information or to register for a tour contact the Administration Office at extension 212 or mlove@butlertwp.org.

Resident Comments Requested

On July 17, 2017, the Butler Township Board of Commissioners approved the administration and preparation of a grant application for the development and construction of a restroom facility and all required infrastructure located at Preston Park.  If any township resident has any comment regarding this project, please send a written response to Butler Township at 290 South Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001 or email cmcneill@butlertwp.org.

 

Butler County Tourism Video of Preston Park

 

Preston Park has a Facebook Page!