Rocky Glen Park
Rocky Glen Park was a trolley park located near Moosic, Pennsylvania. A short trip away is Steamtown, 4.2 mi off. Pleasant highs of 70–83°F mark the mildest months, May to September.
A theme park inside Moosic
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 45" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Moosic
Rocky Glen Park is inside Moosic, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 98 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Rocky Glen Park
Rocky Glen Park was a trolley park located near Moosic, Pennsylvania. Founded by Arthur Frothingham in 1886 as picnic grounds, it was transformed into an amusement park by engineer and entrepreneur Frederick Ingersoll in 1904. The park featured rides, arcades, and restaurants until its closure in 1987.
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- 4.7K a year
Lodging near Rocky Glen Park
The first towns with rooms are Moosic (7) and Scranton (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Rocky Glen Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moosic | in town | — | 7 6 hotels · 1 motel | 5,989 | $251K | C+ |
| Scranton | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 11 11 hotels | 75,514 | $158K | C |
| Plains Township | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 10,010 | $164K | B− |
| Dunmore | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 14,249 | $196K | — |
| Wilkes-Barre Township | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 10 10 hotels | 3,236 | $116K | D− |
| Pittston Township | 3 mi south | 5 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 RV park | 3,295 | $187K | C− |
| South Abington Township | 10 mi north | 15 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,624 | $335K | A− |
| Wilkes-Barre | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 44,523 | $117K | C− |
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Getting there
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More to see nearby
These well-known places are within 62 miles.
14 mi National Historic SiteSteamtown National Historic Site61K visitors a year
225 mi LakeLake Wallenpaupack
54 mi Theme parkDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom53 mi Theme parkKnoebels Amusement Resort
61 mi LakeLake Musconetcong
32 mi Ski areaMontage Mountain Ski Area25 runs · 998 ft vertical
429 mi State parkRicketts Glen State Park
54 mi MountainHigh PointPhoto credits
Steamtown National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Lake Wallenpaupack: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom: Coasterman1234 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Musconetcong: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Montage Mountain Ski Area: Montage Mountain Resorts, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ricketts Glen State Park: en:User:Msitler, Public domain · High Point: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
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What people ask about Rocky Glen Park
Is Rocky Glen Park open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Rocky Glen Park in Moosic?
Yes. It’s inside Moosic, PA.
When is the best time to visit Rocky Glen Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Rocky Glen Park from Newark and Jersey City?
About 91 miles southeast of Newark and about 96 miles southeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Rocky Glen Park?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP), about 1 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 92 miles.
Where should I stay near Rocky Glen Park?
Scranton (4 mi, 11 places to stay), Plains Township (8 mi, 12 places to stay) and Moosic (in town, 7 places to stay).
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Ask a question, or answer one, in Moosic’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.