Facility Overview
The Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building Parking Lot provides accessible, free public parking for residents and visitors traveling through Brodheadsville and Monroe County in the Pocono Mountains. Located directly at 271 PA-715 (Route 715 South), this paved, open-air surface facility serves as the primary parking area for the Chestnuthill Township administrative offices, local board meetings, polling places, and various township-hosted community events. The lot features wide standard drive aisles and ample ground-level bays configured to accommodate standard passenger sedans, pickup trucks, SUVs, and work vans. Because it is an unobstructed outdoor surface lot with no overhead barriers, high-roof conversion vans, utility trailers, and emergency service vehicles can enter and maneuver with complete vertical freedom.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Strategically situated in the heart of Brodheadsville, the municipal lot offers convenient access to government services, recreational areas, and local commercial corridors:
- Chestnuthill Township Municipal Complex: On-site access to the Board of Supervisors meeting chambers, zoning and codes administration, and municipal tax offices.
- Pleasant Valley School District Campus: Located just 1.5 miles south along US-209, home to Pleasant Valley High School and Middle School sports facilities and auditoriums.
- Chestnuthill Township Park: A short 5-minute drive (approx. 2.5 miles) to community baseball diamonds, soccer fields, playgrounds, and walking trails.
- West End Fairgrounds: Situated roughly 4 miles west in neighboring Gilbert, host to the annual West End Fair and regional seasonal festivals.
- Brodheadsville Retail & Dining Corridor: Minutes from local favorites, diners, bakeries, and shopping plazas located at the intersection of PA-715 and US-209.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The lot offers a direct entrance and exit cut off PA-715, allowing for seamless ingress and egress. Motorists arriving via US-209 can turn directly onto PA-715 North or South to reach the facility within two minutes. While public transit options in rural Monroe County are focused primarily along regional commuter corridors via the Pocono Pony (Monroe County Transit Authority), vehicle travel remains the primary mode of transit. Regional connectivity is exceptionally strong, with easy access to PA-115, Interstate 80 (via Tannersville), and the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-476) via Route 209 South.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Free Public Parking: Complimentary open-surface parking for visitors, staff, and public meeting attendees without parking meter fees.
- Accessible ADA Parking: Dedicated handicap-accessible parking spaces located in close proximity to the main building entrance with barrier-free concrete curb ramps.
- Nighttime Illumination: High-efficiency exterior light standards that illuminate the lot during late-night municipal hearings, elections, and township functions.
- Community Drop Box & Official Services: On-site pedestrian access to township drop boxes for forms, permit submittals, and ballot collections during election seasons.
- Well-Maintained Grounds: Regularly cleared and salted surfaces during winter storm events common to the Pocono Plateau.
Ideal For
- Township Residents & Business Visitors: Perfect for filing permits, zoning inquiries, tax payments, or attending Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission meetings.
- Voters & Community Attendees: Highly convenient parking during primary and general election cycles as well as municipal recycling and parks events.
- Local Commuters & Carpoolers: Serving as an informal rendezvous point for residents traveling across the West End and greater Poconos.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Traffic along PA-715 can build during morning and late afternoon commute hours, so plan for extra caution when turning into or exiting the lot. During high-profile public hearings or general election voting days, spaces nearest the building entrance fill rapidly; drivers are encouraged to arrive 15 to 20 minutes prior to scheduled proceedings. Winter visitors should note that while township crews promptly plow and treat the surface lot during snowstorms, driving conditions on surrounding rural two-lane roads can vary, warranting careful speed control and all-weather tires.
