Summer Fun in Berks County PA

A former industrial complex, the 7,730-acre French Creek State Park is home to lakes, fields, wetlands, and forests. It’s the perfect spot for enjoying the outdoors. Whether you like to hike, bike, fish, or camp, you can do it here. It’s also a safe haven for wildlife. Every time you visit, you’re sure to observe plenty of interesting birds, mammals, and more. 

The park is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year, so you can head out any day throughout the summer. Don’t forget to check the park’s activity schedule so you can find out about upcoming events like planned walks and hikes led by the park’s naturalists and evening demonstrations and talks. 

The Oley Turnpike Dairy opened in 1970 as a farm dairy store. In 1991, the zoo was established with just two baby calves. Now, it’s home to 80 to 90 animals including goats, llamas, sheep, alpacas, monkeys, birds, and more. 

This is a fun and inexpensive adventure the kids are sure to love. After you’ve visited all the animals, be sure to stop by the Country Diner for traditional Dutch food or visit the ice cream parlor where you’ll find over 30 flavors of ice cream. 

Disc golf has become hugely possible in recent years, and the Laurelain Park Disc Golf Course is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing summer day with family or friends. This beginner-friendly course is perfect for novices and recreational players. It’s a nine-hole course that features concrete tees, some low hills, and a fairly open playing area with a spattering of trees. 

If you’re looking for a day of fun in the sun, you can’t go wrong with a trip to Dry Brooks Beach. It’s the perfect spot to spend the day relaxing by the lake or on the water kayaking, boating, or fishing. 

There’s plenty of parking here and enough room for you to relax without feeling overly crowded. Pack a picnic lunch and spend some time swimming, bird watching, hiking or just kicking back and enjoying the day. 

Don’t settle for an average 18-holes of mini-golf when you can enjoy 27 awesome holes at Schell’s Miniature Golf & Restaurant. This one-of-a-kind course is the perfect mix of classic mini-golf holes and some fun surprises. 

When you’re done, make sure you don’t forget to cool off at Dairy Swirl. Their menu features homemade ice cream, creamy malts, and handspun shakes. If you’ve worked up an appetite, you might want to stop at the restaurant first. They have all the classics including burgers, hot dogs, barbecue, and more. 

As you start making plans to head out for some summertime fun, you’ll want to make sure your vehicle is as safe as it can be. Give us a call today to schedule your maintenance check-up. We’ll get you back on the road fast so you can spend less time worrying about your vehicle and more time enjoying your summer.