Summit Township
Municipal Offices
will close
at Noon on
Monday, April 8th.
Our parks will be open for viewing (no reservations)
Restrooms Will Be Available at Both Locations
Picnicana Park:
9260 Old French Road
Community Park:
1230 Townhall Road West /
Ball Park Road
Gates will be closed at Community Park, however parking is available at the Municipal Building
Total darkness in Erie will happen on April 8 from 3:16 p.m. until 3:20 p.m.
An estimated 56,000 to 200,000 visitors are anticipated to travel to Pennsylvania,
with the majority heading north to Erie.
Click to go to the VisitErie site
One of the biggest headaches on eclipse day will be the traffic. This is a major issue for cities that have been within the path of totality, particularly when totality ends. If possible, stay off interstates I-79, I-90, and I-86. Based on other destinations in the path of totality for the 2017 eclipse, who were in the path of totality during the 2017 eclipse, Pennsylvania State Police estimates Erie interstate traffic could back up, causing massive 12-hour delays. Imagine being stuck in Peach Street traffic all day long. Consider staying home to view the eclipse. The sun will be above the tree line, making virtually anywhere a good spot, even your own backyard.
