Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area

114 Park Main Rd, Ford City, Pennsylvania, United States

Hancock Bend Playground
Liberty Pavilion
Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area
Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Playground Playground
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About Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area

Authorized by the Flood Control Acts of 1936 and 1938, Crooked Creek Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. An important link in a system of flood control projects, Crooked Creek provides flood protection for the lower Allegheny and Ohio rivers. The construction cost of over $4 million appears small when compared to the giant saving which have resulted. Since its completion in 1940, the project has prevented flood damages estimated to be in excess of $548 million. Crooked creek also stores water and releases it downstream during dry periods to improve water quality and quantity for domestic and industrial use, navigation, recreation, aesthetics and aquatic life.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 18 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Playground Playground
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
  • Pavilion
Water Access

Water Access

  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (8)

What Guests Are Saying

Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area offers a clean environment and ample space for games. Reviewers appreciated the well-maintained bathrooms and overall positive experiences. Overall, it seems to be a great spot for recreation.

Review Summary

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Jeannie A

July 4, 2026

5

Was clean and we had a great time. Nice big area for games , clean bathrooms, and we had a great experience 馃槃

Amber T

October 8, 2021

5

Very clean, playground was beautiful

Ashley S

October 3, 2021

5

Beautiful place

Bryan F

July 18, 2021

5

We arrived and got set up and had a wonderful family picnic

Melissa a

June 1, 2020

1

The mens bathroom was closed and the water fountain is never on

FRANCIS L

February 3, 2020

5

FRANCIS L

February 3, 2020

5

FRANCIS L

February 3, 2020

5

Location Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area

Address:
114 Park Main Rd
Ford City, PA, 16226
United States

Highway access

Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area is accessible via PA-66 S and is approximately 14 miles from PA-28 N which connects to I-579 N and US-422 E.

Elevation: 281 feet

Distance to downtown

5.8 mi drive to downtown Ford City (about 11 min)

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Last updated: August 24, 2026

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