Brier Crest Woods

Up in the Mountains

Brier Crest Woods is a small community nestled in the Pocono Mountains in Tunkhannock Township, Pennsylvania roughly 44 miles south of Scranton. St Luke’s Hospital-Monroe Campus is just 25 minutes away and the Wilkes Barre-Scranton International Airport is 36 minutes away.

Outdoor Recreation at its Finest

Brier Crest Woods is home to a variety of amenities from shopping and golf to hiking and skiing. This community also includes tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and a playground for young kids. Located on the southwest side of the community is the 43-acre Lake Shangri-La. This beautiful body of water is home to panfish, largemouth bass, trout, northern pike, and more! No motorboats or jet skis are allowed on the lake. Lake Shangri-La is most popular for its clean sandy beach. The Brier Crest Woods Community Beach makes an excellent place to take your family with its private location and amenities. When winter arrives, the Pocono Mountains become an ideal place for snowboarding and skiing.

Visit Scranton

The nearby city of Scranton makes for a great day trip, where you can learn about the Industrial Revolution and enjoy some great food. Scranton is nicknamed The Electric City. It received this name from the revolution of electric lights that began at the Dickson Manufacturing Company in 1880. The city then was the first place in the country to have electric-powered streetcars. The Steamtown National Historic Site is a free-to-enter park that catalogs the role steam engines and its workers who maintained them played in the American Industrial Revolution. This family-friendly site has an activity everyone will enjoy. The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum is another excellent place to learn about the Industrial Revolution. Here, the focus is Pennsylvania's main export: coal. The museum narrates the ups and downs of workers and companies during this time. After a long day of fun in Scranton, try one of its many highly-rated eateries. Cooper's Seafood House, Backyard Ale House, Viewmont Diner, and Ipanema Grille are a selection of the diverse options available.

Why Brier Crest Woods?

Brier Crest Woods is a wonderful, tightly-knit community with lots of opportunities for outdoor fun. This community’s great location gives residents plenty of options for a night out. Brier Crest Woods could be the location for your next lake property.