
MONROE COUNTY · TOBYHANNA & TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIPS
Emerald Lakes Association is a private residential community in Long Pond, Monroe County, spanning parts of Tobyhanna and Tunkhannock Townships. The community is built around five lakes set within a wooded Pocono landscape, offering a mix of peaceful fishing waters, sandy beaches, and year-round recreational facilities that make it a popular destination for both vacation-home owners and full-time residents.
The community center serves as the year-round focal point of amenity life at Emerald Lakes. Open throughout all seasons, it houses a heated indoor pool, a full-service grill with dining area and bar, a game and arcade room, and locker rooms with showers. The Emerald Grill provides on-site dining and drinks without having to leave the neighborhood. Two beaches, each with bathhouses and playground facilities, support warm-weather recreation alongside an outdoor pool that operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
All five lakes have boat launch areas and seasonal boat rack rentals. Boating is restricted to electric motors only, and all watercraft must be registered with the association office. The lakes are stocked annually with bass on a catch-and-release basis and also support pickerel, carp, bluegill, crappie, and panfish.
✓ STR Permitted — Verify by Property Address
STR is permitted in the Tunkhannock Township portion of Emerald Lakes, which covers the larger section of the community. A portion of the community falls within Tobyhanna Township, which implemented a 12% STR permit cap in 2025. Because the community spans two townships, the STR eligibility of a specific property depends entirely on which township it falls within. Buyers must confirm the exact township of any property before purchasing for investment use.
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Five lakes, two beaches, year-round pools, and an on-site restaurant make Emerald Lakes one of the most versatile communities in Monroe County. Kerry can help you find the right property and confirm STR eligibility by address.