Hancock Bend Boat Launch and Recreation Area Near Ford

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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.

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Amber T

October 8, 2021

Very clean, playground was beautiful

Ashley S

October 3, 2021

Beautiful place

Bryan F

July 18, 2021

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

Melissa a

June 1, 2020

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

FRANCIS L

February 3, 2020

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 40.7066 / -79.5177

Elevation: 281 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers