Friends of Easton Scott Park and Confluence Falls lighting
Summary
The volunteer group wants to light the Scott Park trail and project programmable images onto Confluence Falls — about $460,000, all privately raised, gifted to the city. Council raised dark-sky, bird-migration, and police-patrol concerns but was broadly warm to the ideas.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost to the city — funded by private grants and donations, with a major grant announcement expected next week.
Downtown visitors, walkers, and anyone who enjoys a livelier, safer riverfront at night.
Dark-sky advocates and wildlife concerns remain — council members asked for dimmers, off-hours, and environmental mitigation.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Lighting Scott Park falls may face ‘public scrutiny,’ Easton City Council member warns - LehighValleyLive.com
Lighting Scott Park falls may face ‘public scrutiny,’ Easton City Council member warns LehighValleyLive.com
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
The volunteer group wants to light the Scott Park trail and project programmable images onto Confluence Falls — about $460,000, all privately raised, gifted to the city. Council raised dark-sky, bird-migration, and police-patrol concerns but was broadly warm to the ideas.
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