Lawrence Park, Pennsylvania
Lawrence Park is a community of 3,775 people in Erie County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1910.
Why visit Lawrence Park
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Erie Land Light, Erie Harbor North Pier Light, Erie Armory and Federal Row.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 104 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lawrence Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lawrence Park
Lawrence Park Township is the only first class township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,824 at the 2020 census, down from 4,048 at the 2000 census. The 2010 census counted a population of 3,982, for a decline of 1.6% during the decade. The entire township is also listed as a census-designated place.
From the Wikipedia article Lawrence Park Township, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Erie Land Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Lighthouse in Pennsylvania, United States
Erie Harbor North Pier Light
Lighthouse · 2.5 mi
Lighthouse in Pennsylvania, United States
Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 3.5 mi
Theater and movie theater in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Wintergreen Gorge Bridge
Bridge · 2.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks10
Erie Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Armory in Erie, United States of America
Federal Row
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic houses in Pennsylvania, United States
Lovell Manufacturing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Erie, United States of America
Main Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Erie, Pennsylvania
Park Dinor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Diner in Pennsylvania, United States
USS Niagara
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
2000 restoration/replica wooden-hulled 1813 snow-brig
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Dickson Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes43
Ichiban
Restaurant · Asian, Sushi · 0.9 mi
4041 Buffalo Road, Erie
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00; Mo, We-Th 09:00-21:00
My Dad's Pizza & Deli
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
4535 Buffalo Road, Erie
We-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 15:00-22:00
Rosco's Sports Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · American, Burger, Grill · 1.3 mi
4646 Buffalo Road, Erie
Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su-Th 09:00-22:00
U Pick 6 Harbor House
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
4454 Buffalo Road, Erie
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
31 more on the map.
History
The Lawrence Park Dinor was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
From the History section of Lawrence Park Township, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship18
East Lake Road Alliance Church
Church · Christian And Missionary Alliance · 1.0 mi
4500 East Lake Road, Erie
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.7 mi
2320 East Lake Road, Erie
Lawrence Park United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.4 mi
4015 Niagara Place, Erie
Mount Calvary Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.9 mi
2022 East Lake Road, Erie
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.4 mi
662 Silliman Avenue, Erie
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Healthcare2
Map of Lawrence Park
158 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 21°F | 3.4 in | 31.8 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 2.5 in | 19.4 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 28°F | 3.1 in | 14.5 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 63°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 9.6 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 28°F | 4.2 in | 26.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Erie Intl Ap Hcn 72526 (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Erie County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Erie International Airport (ERI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Erie 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Penn State Erie (Behrend) 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Waterford 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Fairview 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Avonia 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Girard 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Lake City 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Edinboro 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Cambridge Springs 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Corry 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lawrence Park Pennsylvania Main Street 2010, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022-06-05 09 38 34 View west along Pennsylvania State Route 955 (Iroquois Avenue) at Main Street in Lawrence Park Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tibbals House Federal Row Erie PA Apr 13, Pubdog, Public domain
- Erie Land Lighthouse, T. Maggio, Public domain
- Main Library, Erie, Pennsylvania, Niagara, CC BY 3.0
- Brig Niagara full sail, Lance Woodworth, CC BY 2.0
- Erie, PA National Guard Armory Building, Emilyann1012, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lovell Manufacturing Company Apr 13, Pubdog, Public domain
- Dickson Tavern, Sept 2013, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Erie Harbor North Pier Light, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Park Dinor Lawrence Twp PA Apr 13, Pubdog, Public domain
- Norfolk and Western freight depot, Erie Pennsylvania, June 1982, Bruce Fingerhood from Springfield, Oregon, US, CC BY 2.0
- Clark Smith, Mh5040, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway - Oct 2022 - 52923139353, SlapTheWorld, CC0
- Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway - Oct 2022 - 52922841999, SlapTheWorld, CC0
- Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway - Oct 2022 - 52922685991, SlapTheWorld, CC0
- Wesleyville Pennsylvania Buffalo Road 2010, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waterfall in Wintergreen Gorge, Melissa from Quakertown, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2022-06-05 09 45 10 View west along Pennsylvania State Route 5 (East 12th Street) at Franklin Avenue in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Perkins - 15759362382, Random Retail, CC BY 2.0
- Aerial shot of the Wesleyville Borough facing northward with Lake Erie in view, Wesleyvillemarcus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dollar General (15200253983), Random Retail from PA, United States, CC BY 2.0
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