1971

The development of a master site plan for Walnut Spring Park in the borough.

Park improvements made at Smithfield in the Borough.

New picnic shelter for Woodycrest Park in Patton Township.

Department is co-host of the 24^th Annual State Conference of the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society.

Park improvements made at South Hills in the Borough.

Women’s volleyball, adult badminton, open gym, and biddy basketball introduced at the new Park Forest Junior High School.

The establishment of a model airplane class for elementary students.

Pre-school gymnastics and swimming lessons offered.

State College Open Swim Meet conducted for the first time at the Park Forest Pool.

Youngsters from area parks won the Jim Thorpe Junior Olympics team championship in Carlisle, PA.

Original production of “Johnny Appleseed” presented in area parks.

Borough budget - $59,815. Township - $33,685.

1972

Construction of Tusseyview Park in the Borough.

Completion of site plans for Walnut Spring Park in the Borough and for Central Park in Harris Township.

Completion of Phase II development plan for Spring Creek Park in College Township.

Completion of the Centre Regional Recreation Open Space Plan.

Program established for the tenth and eleventh grade students offering job training, summer employment, and personal recreation opportunities.

Junior Model Airplane Club established.

New programs offered for girls in softball and basketball.

Borough budget - $66,140. Township - $60,324.

1973

Completion of Tusseyview Park in the Borough.

Construction of final development phase of Spring Creek Park in College Township.

Construction of Suburban Park in Ferguson Township.

Establishment of Citizen’s Advisory Committee.

Acquisition of land for park purposes in Ferguson and Harris Townships.

Completion of State College Area Aquatics Study.

Community Appearance Award from the Community Appearance and Design Review Board for Central Parklet.

Borough budget - $72,351. Township - $66,796.

1974

Dedication of Spring Creek Park in College Township.

Dedication of Suburban Park in Ferguson Township.

Renovation of Smithfield Park in the Borough.

Park Mobile Service to Baileyville and Graysdale.

Site plans for Country Place, Fairbrook, Kaywood, and Nittany View Parks.

Completion of a five-year capital improvement program for facilities.

Borough budget - $78,836. Township - $93,655.

1975

Park Mobile Service extended to High Point, Country Place, and Park Hills.

Senior Citizen’s Horseshoe Tournament conducted.

Teen dances provided.

Evening movies at Spring Creek Park introduced.

Municipal budget support - $162,412.

1976

Reconstruction and lighting of tennis courts at Community Field.

University’s student chapter of the American Society of Engineers constructed a covered bridge at Spring Creek Park.

Junior Women’s Club developed a wood chips trail in Walnut Spring Park.          

Eagle Scout, Mike Williams, built a bridge at Walnut Spring Park.

Houserville Women’s Club purchased a flag pole for Spring Creek Park.

Eagle Scout, Nigel Wilson, controlled an erosion problem at Fairbrook Park.

The University, in cooperation with the department, developed an exercise-jogging trail at Sunset Park.

Municipal budget support - $177,449. Municipal pool support - $24,777.

1977

50^th Anniversary of Holmes-Foster Park.

Hearings held on the financial plight of the two outdoor swimming pools.

“The Adventure of Robin Hood” was put on by the Dream Makers Children’s Repertory Theatre.

CDT Mile Race conducted.

Unicycle instructions offered in region.

Evening with nature programs offered at Walnut Springs Park.

Municipal budget support - $186,259. Municipal pool support - $29,678.

1978

The 25^th Anniversary banquet for the State College Area Senior Citizen’s Club.

Edie Herron named the Department Volunteer of the Year for her work at Walnut Springs Park.

A gift from the State College Women’s Club for money to purchase thermal blankets at the Park Forest Pool to save on heat cost.

The first Hershey’s National Track and Field Event.

The first Centre Region Kite Festival.

The establishment of COG of the Centre Region Recreation Facility Task Force to study the need of a year-round recreation facility.

The $33,000 HCRS Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for a multipurpose athletic field in Orchard Park in the Borough of State College.

The $20,000 HCRS Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the development of a tennis court at Kaywood Park and the correction of a drainage problem at Blue Spring Park in Harris Township.

The $15,000 HCRS Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for tennis courts development at Green Hollow Park in Patton Township.

Municipal budget support - $194,134. Municipal pool support - $51,020.

1979 

Reptile and Amphibian Programs offered by Shaver’s Creek Nature Center in a number of neighborhood parks.

Pitch, Hit, and Run sponsored by Burger King and the National Recreation and Park Association was conducted at Spring Creek Park.

The Wham-O National Frisbee and Hula Hoop Contest was held at Sunset Park.

Municipal budget support - $207,995. Municipal pool support - $41,530.

1980

30^th Anniversary dinner honoring former Parks and Recreation Director, John Dittmar.

Charter certificates presented to College Township Seniors, Sunset Club, Pine Grove Mills Senior Citizens, and Boalsburg Senior Citizens.

New Easter Egg Hunt established at Green Hollow Park.

Arts and Crafts exhibit held at Sunset Park.

New programs in sailing and canoeing offered.

New youth and adult tennis leagues started.

New maintenance storage building acquired.

200 attended annual fall banquet of the State College Area Senior Citizens Club.

James S. Kline receives the Theodore Martin Johnson Memorial Soccer Award.

Trail system improvements made at Walnut Spring Park.

Playground improvements made at Kaywood and Dalevue Parks.

Municipal budget support - $214,0444. Municipal pool support - $46,415.

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