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Paradise Township

Address

5912 Paradise Valley Road
Cresco, PA 18326
United States

Email
paraship@ptd.net
Tax Rate
1.29 mills

Paradise Township is a serene, forested municipality in northeastern Monroe County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. True to its name, it offers a tranquil blend of natural beauty, historic depth, and recreational appeal—making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and heritage seekers alike.


🏞️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

  • Area: ~21.4 square miles (55.5 km²) of land, with minimal water coverage
  • Elevation: ~1,053 feet (321 m)
  • Population: 2,898 (2020 Census)
  • School District: Pocono Mountain School District

🏘️ Communities & Features

  • Cresco: The central village and administrative hub
  • Paradise Valley: A scenic corridor with conservation areas and historic sites
  • Mount Airy Trails: Part of the township’s open space network, ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing
  • Nearby Attractions: Close to Camelback Mountain Resort, Mount Pocono, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

🏛️ History & Identity

  • Colonial Roots: Settled in the 18th century, with a legacy of German and Moravian influence
  • Historic Sites: Includes preserved farmsteads, chapels, and cemeteries reflecting early settlement patterns
  • Cultural Events: Community yard sales, library fundraisers, and seasonal gatherings hosted by local groups like the Willing Workers of Paradise Valley

🏠 Short-Term Rentals

  • Regulations: STRs are only permitted in Business Districts (B-1 and B-2), also known as Resort Development Districts
  • Requirements: Must have a permit, pass inspection, provide off-street parking, and limit occupancy to 2 persons per bedroom

🌄 Regional Character

Paradise Township embodies the quiet soul of the Poconos—a place where wooded ridges, winding creeks, and historic homesteads form a landscape both timeless and inviting. Its careful zoning and conservation efforts reflect a community deeply committed to preserving its natural and cultural heritage.

Short Term Rental Information

 Short-term rentals in Paradise Township require a permit.  An inspection is required, occupancy limited to 2 persons per bedroom and sufficient parking off-street must be provided.  In early 2022 the township adopted a zoning district requirements, which will allow STR only in the Business Districts (B-1 and B-2) also known as Resort Development Districts, No STR in residential districts in Paradise Township

Paradise Township News

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00

Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 6997 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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By order of the Board of Supervisors, Paradise Township is under a burn ban effective immediately on Monday, April 21, 2025 until further notice. The burn ban includes ALL outdoor burning such as brush piles, campfires, bonfires, fire pits, etc.

Updates will be shared as weather conditions change and/or improve.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Frank Kleinsorge, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Monroe County's townships have supervisor and, in Pocono Township's case, commissioner elections in 2025.

March 11 was the deadline for candidates to file. Primary elections will be held on May 20. The voter registration deadline is May 5.

Barrett Township

One six-year term is up.

Democrat Sean Anlauf filed to run.

Republicans Grover J. Cleveland and Grant Hilfiger filed to run.

Cleveland is currently a supervisor.

Chestnuthill Township

One six-year term is up.

Democrat Jeffrey S. Weiss filed to run.

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Due to the weather forecast for Saturday, April 12 the Paradise Township Easter Egg Hunt will be postponed to Sunday, April 13 at 1:00 p.m. The egg hunt will begin at 1:10 p.m.

PARADISE TOWNSHIP
EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 12 at 1 P.M.
“The Little Park”
309 Keokee Chapel Lane
(RAIN DATE SUNDAY APRIL 13 @ 1 P.M.)
Meet the Easter Bunny
Don’t forget your basket!

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Frank Kleinsorge, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

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PARADISE TOWNSHIP
SEASONAL LABORERS

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Road Closure

BroadcastApr 7, 2025Milford Rd between Eagle Valley Ln and Paradise Trail is currently closed due to a motor vehicle crash with a pole and wires down.

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PARADISE TOWNSHIP
EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 12 at 1 P.M.
“The Little Park”
309 Keokee Chapel Lane
(RAIN DATE SUNDAY APRIL 13 @ 1 P.M.)
Meet the Easter Bunny
Don’t forget your basket!

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Patricia A. Blake, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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2025 CITIZEN-OF-THE-YEAR
Nomination letters will be accepted now until June 29. Nominees must be a Paradise Township resident. Please submit a name and a short essay expressing the reasons your nominee deserves recognition and mail to:
Paradise Township Citizen-of-the-Year, 5912 Paradise Valley Rd., Cresco, PA 18326

The citizen-of-the-year award will be presented to the recipient during Community Day held at “The Roof” Park on
Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PARADISE TOWNSHIP NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors of Monroe County at 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA 18326 until 10:00 AM on Friday, April 4, 2025, for the following: Item 1 -50 tons (more or less) - 1BW stone (AASHTO #8) FOB or Delivered Item 2 - 1000 tons (more or less) - 2A modified FOB or Delivered Item 3 - 50 tons (more or less) - 2B stone (AASHTO #57)FOB or Delivered Item 4 - 1000 tons (more or less) - 2RC stone FOB or Delivered Item 5 - 500 tons (more or less) - #4 Ballas

Dear Library Patrons,

We want to inform you about a recent executive order that could impact the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an essential federal agency that supports libraries across the nation.

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Stanley Orleski aka John S. Orleski, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Patricia A. Blake, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PARADISE TOWNSHIP NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors of Monroe County at 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA 18326 until 10:00 AM on Friday, April 4, 2025, for the following: Item 1 -50 tons (more or less) - 1BW stone (AASHTO #8) FOB or Delivered Item 2 - 1000 tons (more or less) - 2A modified FOB or Delivered Item 3 - 50 tons (more or less) - 2B stone (AASHTO #57)FOB or Delivered Item 4 - 1000 tons (more or less) - 2RC stone FOB or Delivered Item 5 - 500 tons (more or less) - #4 Ballas

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Stanley Orleski aka John S. Orleski, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Patricia A. Blake, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Stanley Orleski aka John S. Orleski, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PARADISE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Paradise Township, Monroe County, PA, will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Paradise Township building located at 5912 Paradise Valley Rd., Cresco, PA 18326. The purpose of the hearing is to consider testimony and evidence and receive public comment on the Conditional Use Application of Chestnut Grove Resort Realty, LLC, for the property located at 106 Carlton Rd.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE PARADISE TOWNSHIP PARK AND RECREATION BOARD The Paradise Township Park and Recreation Board have scheduled a meeting for Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA. All meetings are open to the public. Peter Gonze, Chair Paradise Township Board of Supervisors March 6 2025 LSOM0250149

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #25-03 Applicant Paul and Betty Mansour of 701 Hammond Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
PARADISE TOWNSHIP
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

The Paradise Township Park and Recreation Board have scheduled a meeting for Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA. All meetings are open to the public.

If you would like to volunteer to help with preparations for the Easter Egg Hunt an/or on the day of the event, please call Tina at 570-595-9880 x4.

Paradise Township Events

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Board of Supervisors Meeting (Paradise) -
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Environmental Advisory Council Meeting (Paradise) -
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Board of Supervisors Meeting - Paradise Township -
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PMSD Calendar

Source Event Date
WHS Musical - Chicago -
Holy Friday (Orthodox Christian) -
Orthodox Easter (Christian) -
Yom HaShoah (Jewish) -
PMSD 4th Annual Night of STEM -
Tax Day -
PMSD School Board Meeting -
Earth Day -
WHS Musical - Chicago -
WHS Musical - Chicago -
WHS Musical - Chicago -
Act 80 Day - 3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students -
PMSD School Board Meeting -
National Day of Prayer (Interfaith) -
Mother's Day -
EHS Biology Keystone Testing -
EHS Biology Keystone Tutoring -
SIS Gr 5 Band Concert -
SIS Gr 6 Band Concert -
EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
Ascension Day -
EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
EHS Make-up Keystone Testing -
EHS Algebra Keystone Testing -
EHS Algebra Keystone Testing -