Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania, is a community situated between Lycoming and Loyalsock Creeks, just north of Williamsport. With a population of over 11,000, it offers a blend of suburban neighborhoods and rural landscapes. The southern part of Loyalsock features established neighborhoods like Faxon and Kenmar, where homes range from ranch-style and split-level to Colonial Revival and Cape Cod-style, typically on quarter-acre lots. These areas have crime rates that are lower or equal to the national average. The northern part of the township is more rural, with traditional farmhouses and custom-built properties on larger plots of land. Loyalsock Township is known for its highly rated Loyalsock Township School District, which includes Donald E. Schick Elementary School, Loyalsock Township Middle School, and Loyalsock Township High School.
Recreational opportunities abound in Loyalsock Township, with parks such as James E. Short Park featuring playgrounds, pickleball courts, soccer pitches, and ballfields. The Loyalsock Community Pool and Free at Last Dog Park are popular local amenities. The Lycoming Creek Bikeway and Susquehanna Bikeway offer scenic routes for cyclists, while the Greevy Boat Ramp provides access to kayaking and canoeing. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy fly-fishing in Lycoming and Loyalsock Creeks. Shopping and dining are concentrated along East 3rd Street, known as the Golden Strip, with options ranging from chain restaurants to local favorites like Dolly’s Diner and Mr. Sticky’s. Downtown Williamsport, just a short drive away, offers additional dining and entertainment options, including craft breweries and the Community Arts Center.
Residents of Loyalsock Township benefit from proximity to major East Coast cities, with Interstate 180 providing access to Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City, all within 200 miles. River Valley Transit Authority buses connect the township to downtown Williamsport, and Williamsport Regional Airport, located 4 miles away, offers direct flights to Washington Dulles International Airport.
