[Northampton County, PA] – Northampton County and the Pennsylvania Game Commission are proud to announce the opening of two brand-new archery ranges, offering local hunters and recreational archery enthusiasts state-of-the-art facilities in the region.

The ribbon-cutting ceremonies will take place on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the following locations:

• Gerald Seyfried Bear Swamp Park, 1303 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor — 10 a.m.
• Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton — 1 p.m.

Constructed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission on county park property, these ranges will provide access to hunters and recreational archery shooters. This collaboration represents the first partnership of its kind between a county and the Pennsylvania Game Commission in Pennsylvania.

“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to expanding outdoor recreational opportunities in Northampton County,” said Lamont G. McClure, Northampton County Executive. “We are proud to work with the Game Commission to make these new facilities available to hunters, archery enthusiasts, and families in our community.”

 

The ribbon cuttings mark the official opening of both ranges for public use.

WHO: Northampton County & Pennsylvania Game Commission

WHAT: Ribbon Cutting for New Archery Ranges in Northampton County

WHEN: September 19, 2025 @ 10 A.M. and 1 P.M.

WHERE: Gerald Seyfried Bear Swamp Park & Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park

Information provided to TVL by:
Northampton County