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About D&H Canal Park at Lock 31
D&H Canal Park at Lock 31 preserves a physical piece of the transportation system that shaped Honesdale and the Lackawaxen River corridor. The 16-acre site includes the stone lock, canal bed, Daniels Farmhouse, towpath, river views, interpretive signs, and wildlife habitat.
A 95-foot-long life-size canal-boat exhibit sits in the canal bed beneath an accessible pavilion. It helps visitors understand the cramped working space aboard the boats that moved anthracite east after the gravity railroad delivered coal to Honesdale.
This is an outdoor historic landscape, not a staffed indoor museum with guaranteed programs. The Historical Society warns of sudden drops, standing water, ticks, poisonous plants, and a river that can rise quickly after rain. Stay on appropriate routes and supervise children.
What stands out
Surviving Lock 31
Stonework and canal traces make the coal-transport system tangible rather than abstract.
Life-size canal-boat exhibit
The accessible pavilion contains a full-scale interpretation of a late-1800s canal boat cabin.
Towpath and river landscape
A walk links transportation history with Lackawaxen River views and local ecology.
Pair it with the train
Why it belongs in a The Stourbridge Line trip
The park is along the same Honesdale–Hawley transportation corridor followed by the excursion train, about eight road miles from the Honesdale ticket office. It works best as a separate stop before or after a ride, not as a place passengers can leave the train mid-trip.
Before you go
Plan your visit
- HoursOpen daily from sunrise to sunset in all seasons.
- AdmissionThe Historical Society lists park admission as free.
- AccessAccessible parking and blue-stone walks lead toward the farmhouse; the Lock 31 footbridge and towpath are published as wheelchair accessible.
- Outdoor conditionsExpect natural and historic surfaces. After rain, watch for water, mud, sudden drop-offs, and a fast-rising river.
- PetsLeashed dogs are welcome; owners must bag and remove waste.
- ProgramsInterpretive signs are available daily. Guided programs occur only on selected dates, so check the Historical Society calendar.
Start with the system story
Add Wayne County Historical Society
See the Stourbridge Lion replica and learn how the gravity railroad met the canal in Honesdale.
Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
Is the park free?
Yes. The Historical Society currently lists admission as free and the park as open sunrise to sunset year-round.
Can I get off The Stourbridge Line at Lock 31?
No regular stop is published at the park. Treat it as a separate driving destination before or after the train.
Is the park wheelchair accessible?
The official page identifies accessible parking and walks to the farmhouse, plus an accessible Lock 31 footbridge and towpath. Natural conditions can still vary.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, on leash. Owners must collect and dispose of waste.
What hazards should I expect?
The park warns of lock and canal drop-offs, standing water, poison ivy and related plants, ticks, occasional snakes, and a river that can rise after heavy rain.
Trust and accuracy
Sources
Source checked 2026-08-12. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.