Welcome to Emlenton Borough

Nestled along the scenic Allegheny River in Northwestern Pennsylvania, Emlenton offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm.

Located in the southeastern corner of Venango County, this hidden gem is a favorite destination for nature lovers, history buffs, and anyone looking to relax and unwind. Emlenton Borough offers:

  • River Activities
  • Hiking
  • Playgrounds
  • Splash Park
  • Tennis Courts
  • PickleBall Courts
  • Baseball Fields
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Places of Worship

Easily accessible from Interstate 80 (Exits 42 and 45), Emlenton welcomes you to explore its rich heritage and recreational beauty.

Vacant Council Seat

Emlenton Borough is looking to fill a vacant council seat.  Requirements – year residency in the Emlenton Borough and being a registered voter. Interested candidates may email a letter of interest to the emlentonoffice@gmail.com or call (724) 867-8611.  Deadline to apply is October 23rd at Noon. Open interviews are Monday, November 2nd at 6pm at 511 Hill Street at the regular monthly council meeting.

Splash Park Update & Systems Upgrades

The Splash Park and restrooms will close September 8th for the season. See you ALL next year!

The Borough office will be closed on October 8th and 9th for system upgrades.  We will reopen on October 12th. You can email or leave a phone message, and we will get back to you! We are sorry for this inconvenience.

Guidelines for Brush Pick Up

  • Last day for brush pick up is October 12th, and leaf pick up will begin on October 26th.

  • Brush will be picked up every Monday starting the 1st Monday in April depending on weather conditions.
  • Brush and leaves can be placed in recyclable paper lawn bags, containers no larger than 32 gallons. Bundles will be tied in less than 4 feet in length, 2 feet in diameter and will not exceed 2 feet in height.  Brush removal shall not exceed 25 lbs. No more than 4 containers.
  • No plastic bags, these will no longer be picked up. Also, there is not to be any garbage in containers or recyclable bags.

  • Recyclable bags can be purchased at the Borough Office in a bundle of 5 for $2.50. They can also be purchased at any lawn or garden store.

  • All brush pick up must be placed at the curb and must be there no later than 6am Monday.

  • A permit to have additional containers picked up on the scheduled Tuesday pick up can be purchased by calling the Emlenton Borough Office at 724-867-8611. You can purchase a permit for $5.00 for extra containers (following the guidelines above).  Permits must be purchased 24 hours prior to pick up.

When mowing, please do not blow grass on the street!

View/Download the Burn Permit. 

Photos of Emlenton