Administrative Office

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

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.

Due to the Ice and Snow storm of November 15, 2018, Preston Park is closed to the public due to safety issues.  Please check out the website and Facebook pages for updates on when the park will reopen.

Tours of Preston Park

Butler Township will be offering public tours of Preston Park including the residence and the grounds on the following dates in 2019.

  • Saturday, April 27th at 9:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, May 18th at 9:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, June 19th at 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 18th at 9:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, October 12th at 9:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, November 30th at 9:30 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.

 

 

Butler County Tourism Video of Preston Park

 

Preston Park has a Facebook Page!