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The Centre Region "Park Partners" Program is an initiative by Centre Region Parks & Recreation (CRPR) started in 1998 that encourages public and private groups to assist with various improvements to municipal park areas. Volunteer projects have provided many valuable improvements to our park areas over the years such as the United Way's Day of Caring, Earth Day Park Spruce-ups each Spring, special projects and cleanups by scouting, community, and civic groups. Volunteerism is thriving in the Centre Region! The full Park Partner policy is posted HERE.
Here's a way your group can be involved in preserving the beauty of our parks:
Time & Effort...It's That Easy!
Park Partner groups may "adopt" an entire site, or a designated section or feature of a larger site, for a two-year period. At a minimum, groups are asked to plan, execute, and report on three organized group workdays per year at the selected site, with the primary interest of Spring, early-Summer, and Fall. The work days may coincide with community-wide volunteer events such as the Park Partner Day (each Spring) or the United Way Day of Caring (each Oct.). Of course, group members would also be encouraged to visit the park for impromptu spruce-ups as needed between work days. During the two-year period, the Park Partner group works with CRPR staff to help keep their park site clean, safe, and attractive. Depending on the site, the group's responsibilities may include:
• picking up litter, debris, and downed branches,
• maintaining paths and trails (such as pruning a trail corridor or spreading woodchips),
• maintaining planting beds, raking leaves, and pulling weeds,
• assisting with special programs or maintenance at that park site,
• identifying and reporting any safety hazards at the park site.
"Park Partner" Group Benefits
A sign will be posted at the selected park site which indicates the name of the group involved with the site. CRPR expects to publicize in each quarterly Leisure Guide the groups and sites currently enrolled in the Park Partner Program. In addition, each Park Partner group will be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation at the successful conclusion of the two-year period.
How Your Group Can Become A "Park Partner"
This is a great opportunity for family or group involvement. All types of organizations can work together to improve municipal parks in the Centre Region. The following groups are eligible to become a Park Partner:
• small and large businesses • service groups • scout troops • school groups • activity and youth groups • church groups • environmental groups • university groups • fraternities and sororities • senior citizen groups • neighborhood associations • family groups.
At least 3 work sessions per year are required of each group.
Group Leaders are asked to coordinate their planned efforts with Janette Jackson, CRPR Staff Assistant
(814) 231-3071.
18 Current
Centre Region Park Partners
(as of 21 March 2010, in alpha order)
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Current Park Partners"Hall of Fame" |
Partnership Dates
@ 2 yr. intervals |
| 1 |
Altrusa International of Centre County
Partner Rep.: Jennifer Shuey
Walnut Springs Park, S.C. Borough |
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2000
Sept. 2001 - Aug. 2003
Sept. 2003 - Aug. 2005
Sept. 2005 - Aug. 2007
Sept. 2007 - Aug. 2009
Apr. 2010 - Mar. 2011 |
2 |
Baha'is of State College
Partner Reps.: Mark & Daphne Suchanec
Holmes-Foster Park, S.C. Borough |
July 2001 - Feb. 2004
Mar. 2004 - Feb. 2006
Mar. 2006 - Feb. 2008
Mar. 2008 - Feb. 2010
Apr. 2010 - Mar. 2011 |
3
Group
Photo |
Boy Scout Troop 31
Partner Rep.: Dr. Rick Marboe
Thompson Woods Preserve, College Twp. & S. C. Borough |
Apr. 2005 - Mar. 2007
Apr. 2007 - Mar. 2009
Apr. 2010 - Mar. 2011 |
| 4 |
Boy Scout Troop 380
Partner Rep.: James C. Steff
Nittany View Park, Harris Twp. |
May 2001 - Apr. 2003
Aug. 2003 - Jul. 2005
Sept. 2005 - Aug. 2007
Sept. 2007 - Aug. 2009
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| 5 |
Centre County Big Brother / Big Sister / JUMP
Partner Rep.: Megan Evans
Tusseyview Park, S. C. Borough |
Oct. 2005 - Sep. 2007
Oct. 2007 - Sep. 2009
Apr. 2010 - Mar. 2011 |
| 6 |
Centre County Master Gardeners
Partner Rep.: Mollie Sturniolo
Tudek Park Butterfly Garden, Ferg. Township |
2000 - 2005
Apr. 2005 - Mar. 2007
Apr. 2007 - Mar. 2009
Apr. 2010 - Mar. 2012 |
| 7 |
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Partner Rep.: Brandy Hoffman-Aho
Sunset Park, S. C. Borough |
May 2004 - Apr. 2006
Apr. 2009 - May 2011 |
| 8 |
Cub Scout Pack 380
Partner Rep.: Rick Ramsey
Blue Spring Park, Harris Twp. |
Apr. 2000 - Mar. 2002
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2004
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2006
Apr. 2007 - Mar. 2009
Apr. 2010 - Mar. 2012 |
| 9 |
Cub Scout Pack 383
Partner Rep.: John Messner Group
Photo Apr. '08
High Point Park, S. C. Borough Group
Photo Oct. '08 |
May 2004 - Apr. 2006
June 2006 - May 2008
June 2008 - May 2010
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| 10 |
Graysdale Homeowners Association
Partner Rep.: Brian Walaschek, President
Graysdale Park, Patton Twp. |
May 2003 - Apr. 2005
May 2005 - Apr. 2007
May 2007 - Apr. 2009
May 2010 - Apr. 2012 |
| 11 |
Mothers & More
Partner Rep.: Margaret Doby
Orchard Park, State College Borough |
Apr. 2007 - Mar. 2009
Apr. 2010 - Mar. 2012 |
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Group
Photo |
Patton Township Business Association (PTBA)
Partner Rep.: Peter K. Sorenson
Circleville Park, Patton Twp. |
Apr. 2002 - Mar. 2004
May 2004 - Apr. 2006
May 2006 - Apr. 2008
May 2008 - Apr. 2010
May 2010 - Apr. 2012 (Pending) |
| 13 |
PA Treatment & Healing Inc. (PATH)
Partner Rep.: Kevin Ransom
Oakwood Park, Patton Twp. |
Apr. 2009 - Mar. 2011 |
| 14 |
Saint Andrew's Church -
Middle School Youth Group
Partner Rep.: Meredith Kirby
Sidney Friedman Park, S.C. Borough |
May 2000 - Apr. 2002
May 2002 - Apr. 2004
May 2004 - Apr. 2006
May 2006 - Apr. 2008
May 2008 - Apr. 2010
May 2010 - Apr. 2012 (Pending) |
| 15 |
Skills of Central PA., Inc.
Partner Rep.: Karry Carr
Nittany Orchard Park, College Twp. |
May 2004 - Apr. 2006
May 2006 - Apr. 2008
May 2008 - Apr. 2010
May 2010 - Apr. 2012 (Pending) |
| 16 |
State College Downtown Rotary Club
Partner Rep.: Brad Schmitt
Lederer Park, S.C. Borough |
May 1999 - Apr. 2001
Oct. 2001 - Sep. 2003
Oct. 2003 - Sep. 2005
Apr. 2006 - Mar. 2008
Apr. 2008 - Mar. 2010 (Pending) |
| 17 |
State College Lions Youth Football Program
Partner Rep.: Jeff Garrison & Craig Herzing
Haymarket Park, Ferguson Twp.
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Apr. 2006 - Mar. 2008
Apr. 2008 - Mar. 2010
Apr. 2010 - Mar. 2012 (Pending) |
| 18 |
The Second Mile
Partner Rep.: Meghan McElrone
Spring Creek Park, College Twp. |
May 2004 - Apr. 2006
May 2006 - Apr. 2008
May 2008 - Apr. 2010
May 2010 - Apr. 2012 (Pending) |
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Place your group's name here! |
Call 231-3071 |
| Our thanks to prior Park Partners |
Partnership Dates |
Park Forest Village Neighbors |
1999 - 2001 |
Penn State Campus Ministries |
1999 - 2001 |
Hemlock Girl Scout Council - Service Unit A-6
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2003 - 2005 |
Kiwanis Club of State College
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1999 - 2005 |
Nittany Valley Charter School |
2003 - 2009 |
Centre Co. Youth Service Bureau |
2006 - 2008 |
Starbucks |
2008 - 2009 |
Cub Pack 50 |
2008 - 2010 |
"Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA" - Service Unit A-5 |
2002 - 2009 |
Call CRPR at 231-3071 for more information on the
Centre Region Park Partner Program,
or click here to view the official CRPR Park Partner Policy.
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