Laurys Station offers several ways to plan a stay: sports facilities at Laurys Firehouse Park, the River Drive–Cementon trail section, and the history of an island in the Lehigh River. The subjects range from specific facilities to a route along a former railroad bed and a former recreational use of the waterfront. For your planning, it is worth distinguishing between these highlights.

Sports at Laurys Firehouse Park

Laurys Firehouse Park is located at 5328 Egypt Road, Laurys Station, PA 18059. The oversized field is intended for lacrosse or soccer. There are also full-size baseball and softball fields, two basketball courts, and a fitness trail. This offers a range of ways to get active: ball games on the field, basketball on the courts, or the fitness trail as another option in the park. If you have a particular sport in mind, the facilities listed provide a clear guide to the kind of focus the park can bring to your stay.

Trail between Laurys Station and Cementon

The River Drive–Cementon section connects the River Drive Trailhead in Laurys Station with Cementon and follows a former railroad bed. Along the way, visitors can see the Lehigh River, remnants of mills and railroad infrastructure, and wildlife. This gives the outing a different focus from the park: rather than individual sports facilities, the experience is shaped by the former rail line and the opportunity to observe things along the route. Anyone who would like to take in both the scenery and historic traces will find both in the description of this trail section.

A different perspective on the Lehigh River

Near Laurys Station, paddlers and tubing enthusiasts can access the Lehigh River and travel downstream from there to Easton. This option differs from the River Drive–Cementon connection: on the water, the journey heads downstream, while the trail section connects the trailhead with Cementon. The type of activity is therefore a useful point of comparison when making your choice. Here, the Lehigh River is both part of the scenery along the trail and a destination for a water activity of its own.

The island’s former use

Opposite the village of Laurys Station, on the west bank of the Slate Dam in the Lehigh River, there was an island that was a silt shoal. In 1890, it became the property of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company. Guests at the nearby Hotel Laury used the island as a picnic and recreation spot; it was later abandoned. This historical chapter brings together a change of ownership, the island’s former use by hotel guests, and its later abandonment. It adds a specific local history to the sports and nature themes.

As a guide to choosing, you can sort by the kind of activity you want: sports facilities and a fitness trail are part of the park, the River Drive–Cementon section is a trail connection, and paddling or tubing offers a downstream perspective. The island’s history is another way to explore the area—this time through its former use of the waterfront. This offers a choice of different highlights without combining them into a single activity.

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