Located on the west side of the lake, the clubhouse's back porch stretches out onto the water where sailboat and swimming races are held. Lifeguards keep an eye on swimmers on beaches on each side of the lake. But fisherman get to enjoy the lake stocked with pike and channel catfish almost all year. The clubhouse is the gathering place where families can enjoy a mind-boggling array of activities all year if they join the Packanack Lake Community Association. The fee seems a pittance, considering the upkeep of the man-made lake, its beaches, and the association's many offerings.
Members hold birthday and anniversary parties under the clubhouse roof.
My daughter, Susan, held her wedding reception in this hall. We have the backdrop of the lake. There is a mother's playground for small fry and 28 clubs for those fond of sailing, bridge, gardening, and angling. Use of the tennis courts and nine-hole golf course costs a bit more, but the two ballfields are free. Many of those who circumnavigate the lake aren't residents.