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(814) 899-3171
Hours: 8am – 4:30pm
Matt Taft
Parks Manager – After hours in case of emergency during park rental.
Park Pavilion Rental
Township News
September 21, 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Harborcreek Township Board of Supervisors will hold public budget sessions at the Harborcreek Township
August 24, 2023
Week #1: October 10th – 13th, Week #2: October 24th – 27th, Week #3: November 7th – 10th, Week #4:
Shades Beach Park
A little information…
On the shores of Lake Erie, Shades Beach is located at 7000 E. Lake Road.
There are trails, woodlands, play areas, picnic grounds, a beach area, and boat launch. Featuring two complete organized picnic facilities; each with a complete kitchen and restrooms, and shared playground and horseshoe courts.
Shades Beach Boat launch | ||
Available for rental by emailing Michelle Hannold, calling (814) 899-3171, or reserve a park using the calendar on this page. | ||
Advanced Reservations can be made for next season - read DETAILS | ||
Pavilion Rental Regulations ![]() |
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Visit the Park Pavilion Rental FAQ page for answers to all your rental questions. |
Krupinski Launch Facility
On August 5th, 2013, Harborcreek Township dedicated its Shades Beach Launch Facility to Lt. Raymond J. Krupinski a 1966 Harbor Creek graduate.
His platoon was hit hard by North Vietnamese soldiers. In the process of rescuing one of his men, he laid his life on the line and was killed. The account of Lt. Krupinski’s final acts was told by one of his men serving under him. His “calm courage even in the face of death”, as one of his men called it, was never forgotten by his platoon.
His platoon was hit hard by North Vietnamese soldiers. In the process of rescuing one of his men, he laid his life on the line and was killed. The account of Lt. Krupinski’s final acts was told by one of his men serving under him. His “calm courage even in the face of death”, as one of his men called it, was never forgotten by his platoon.

Contact Us
Hours: 8am – 4:30pm
Matt Taft
Parks Manager – After hours in case of emergency during park rental.