Stroud Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a dynamic blend of Pocono charm and commercial vitality. Located just west of East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg Borough, it serves as a gateway to the Poconos and a hub for both residents and visitors seeking nature, retail, and community life.
🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot
Area: ~31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²), with less than 1% water coverage
Elevation: ~843 ft (257 m)
Population: ~19,812 (2020 Census)
School District: Stroudsburg Area School District
🏘️ Community Character
Villages & Neighborhoods: Includes Arlington Heights, part of Penn Estates, and several residential developments
Commercial Hub: Home to Stroud Mall, big-box retailers, and medical facilities along Route 611
Parks & Trails: Offers access to the Appalachian Trail, Glen Park, and scenic greenways
🏞️ Recreation & Nature
Glen Brook Golf Club: A historic course offering public play and community events
Stroud Greenway: A developing trail system connecting neighborhoods to parks and natural areas
Proximity to Delaware Water Gap: Just minutes from one of Pennsylvania’s most iconic outdoor destinations
🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
Zoning Rules: STRs are only permitted in the C-3 Zoning District, with exceptions for Penn Estates and Blue Mountain Lakes communities
STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with zoning-based restrictions and inspection requirements
🧭 Township Identity
Stroud Township is where rural tranquility meets suburban convenience. It’s a place of wooded neighborhoods, bustling corridors, and deep historical roots—originally part of the 18th-century Stroudsburg settlement. Whether you're hiking the Appalachian Trail or grabbing coffee near the mall, Stroud offers a balanced lifestyle with a strong sense of place.
Short Term Rental Information
STR is permitted only in the C-3 Zoning District of Stroud Township, with exceptions made for the Penn Estates and Blue Mountain Lakes communities Short-term rental permits in Stroud Township require inspections and properties must meet certain guidelines.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A long-standing plan to transform Interstate 80 in Monroe County may finally be underway soon, but not without some input from the community.
28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci was at an emotional town hall meeting in Stroudsburg Thursday evening where some big concerns were brought front and center.
PennDOT’s reconstruction plan for I-80 was discussed and dozens of members of the community voiced their opinions and hoped to make a change.
Multiple trucks are pulled over on a Monroe County road well-known for rollover crashes.
Stroud Area Regional Police are cracking down on commercial trucks illegally traveling between Stroudsburg and Northampton County. Officers received complaints oversized loads are using Bangor Mountain Road which is a weight-restricted roadway.
Today News13’s Nicole Walters was there to witness the enforcement and has more in this report.
October is breast cancer awareness month, for those that have gone through breast cancer treatments and surgery, it can be a traumatic experience. A local doctor and beauty bar owner in Monroe County says there's many options to help you look like you again, News 13's Ameenah Thompson has more in this report.
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STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department (SARPD) a Stroud Township man has been arrested after he sexually assaulted a child and allegedly produced and distributed child pornography.
SARPD says on Friday, August 11, officers received information from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), regarding the sexual abuse of a child, and the production and distribution of child pornography at a home in Stroud Township, Monroe County.
STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man from Wilkes-Barre has been indicted for allegedly robbing a bank by the federal grand jury in Scranton.
STROUD TOWNSHIP,MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monroe County students got a head start on back-to-school shopping and the best part is it's all free.
“I love it, Loretta, that’s my favorite color.”
That’s what one kid says all her friends at school will say when they see her new backpack.
Thursday afternoon Pocono United Way held their annual back-to-school backpack drive. Where kids were excited to pick out a new backpack to start off the new school year.
Danny Makaveli ZAYAS, Jr., 23, of Walbert Drive in Hamilton Township, was arrested Friday and charged with sharing images of child pornography on Snapchat.
