Guide to Parks by Location

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CENTRE REGION
MUNICIPAL PARK LOCATIONS

In order of Park Size, as of 9 Jul 08
Compiled by Centre Region Parks & Recreation

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▪ State College Borough - 115 Acres	Click on each address to view a map to this park, courtesy of: or please call (814) 231-3071 for directions.
▪ College Township - 180 Acres
▪ Harris Township - 64 Acres
▪ Ferguson Township - 178 Acres
▪ Patton Township - 172 Acres
▪ Centre Regional Recreation Authority - 78 Acres
▪ Centre Region COG - 143 Acres

Park Name (Bold letters on an aqua background = maintained by CRPR)	Acres	Location	Facilities	Maintained by
STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH - 115 acres of parklands
1. Central Parklet	0.5	241 S. Fraser St. State College, PA	Tot climbing apparatus, picnic tables, bikeway corridor	CRPR
2. Nittany Village Park	0.5	1331 Old Boalsburg Rd. State College, PA	Playground, picnic tables	CRPR
3. East Fairmount Park	1.5	518 E. Fairmount Ave. State College, PA	Playground, picnic tables	CRPR
4. South Hills Park	1.5	126 Aikens Place State College, PA	Playground, covered picnic table, basketball court	CRPR
5. Smithfield Park	1.7	1210 Smithfield St. State College, PA	Playground, picnic pavilion, half-court basketball	CRPR
6. Tusseyview Park	4.5	320 E. Marylyn Ave. State College, PA	Playground, basketball, 2 tennis courts, picnic pavilion	CRPR
7. High Point Park	6.2	855 Whitehall Rd. State College, PA	Playground, basketball, one tennis court, youth ballfield w/seasonal soccer field, picnic tables	CRPR
8. Thompson Woods Preserve (portion in SC Boro.)	6.8	928 Walnut Spring Ln. State College, PA	Hiking trails, nature study • Thompson Woods Preserve Management Plan (PDF) • Thompson Woods Preserve PLANT INVENTORY c/o Ralph Mumma, June 2007. • Thompson Woods Preserve brochure by ClearWater Conservancy (PDF) • News Release: Trail signs	CRPR
9. Holmes-Foster Park	11	2 entrances: 600 S. Sparks St. & 901 Westerly Pkwy State College, PA.	2 picnic pavilions, 2 playground areas, basketball court, horseshoes, 2 bocce courts, restroom building (seasonal)	CRPR
10. Orchard Park	19.4	1060-1106 Bayberry Dr. State College, PA	Playgrounds, picnic pavilion, lawn volleyball court, 2 tennis courts, adult softball field w/seasonal soccer field, youth ballfield, basketball court, bike path, walking path, amphitheater, restroom building (seasonal)	CRPR
11. Walnut Springs Park	19.4	711 Walnut Spring Ln State College, PA	Hiking trails, nature study • News Release: Trail signs • Walnut Springs Park PLANT INVENTORY c/o Ralph Mumma, 2007	CRPR
12. Sunset Park	20	850 McKee St. State College, PA	Playground, 2 picnic pavilions, basketball court, exercise trail, horseshoes, youth ballfield, hiking trail, restroom building (seasonal)	CRPR
13. Lederer Park	21.8	1101 University Drive State College, PA	Walking paths, arboretum, 2 picnic pavilions	CRPR
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP - 180 acres of parklands
Thompson Woods Playlot	1.8	810 Walnut Spring Ln. State College, PA	For future development	College Township
Harris Acres Parklet	2.0	414 W. Hubler Rd. State College, PA	-	College Township
Mt. Nittany Terrace Parklet	2.7	262 Jay Lane College Twp.	-	College Township
Oak Grove Parklet	2.9	108 Villandry Blvd. State College, PA	-	College Township
14. Nittany Orchard Park	6.3	247 Cortland Circle Lemont, PA	Playground, 1 tennis court, basketball court, youth ballfield, gazebo	CRPR
Mountainside Park	7.2	575 Matilda Ave. Lemont, PA	-	College Township
Penn Hills Park	10.1	2601 Penbrook Ln. State College, PA	Youth ballfield, play equipment	College Township
15. Slab Cabin Park	14	316 Elmwood St. State College, PA	Picnic pavilion (at bottom), playground (at top), seasonal sledding slope, covered bridge	CRPR
16. Dalevue Park	14.8	413 Goldfinch Dr. State College, PA	playground, picnic pavilion, bike path, basketball, 1 tennis court, volleyball, youth ballfield	CRPR
17. Fogleman Fields Park	15	211 Scholl Street (behind Houserville Elem. School)	3 dedicated soccer fields, perimeter walking path, 2 picnic paviions	CRPR
Stoney Batter Natural Area	32.9	540 Mt. Nittany Rd. Lemont, PA	Hiking trail to Mt. Nittany vistas	College Township
18. Spring Creek Park	34	Two entrances: 901 Houserville Rd. & Puddintown Road State College, PA.	Playground, horseshoes, 3 picnic pavilions, sand volleyball, 4 tennis courts, walking paths, adult softball field, adult baseball field, fitness unit, covered bridge, fishing, restroom building (seasonal), maintenance building.	29.3 CRPR 4.69 Twp.
(8.) Thompson Woods Preserve (portion in College Twp.)	36.6	928 Walnut Spring Ln. State College, PA	• Thompson Woods Preserve Management Plan (PDF) • Thompson Woods Preserve PLANT INVENTORY c/o Ralph Mumma. June '07. • Thompson Woods Preserve brochure by ClearWater Conservancy (PDF) News Release: Trail signs	CRPR
Shamrock Ave. Park	n/a	828 Shamrock Ave. State College, PA	For future development by College Twp.	n/a
Stearn's Crossing Park	n/a	252 Meadowsweet Dr. and/or 355 Holly Ridge Dr. State College, PA	For future development by College Twp.	n/a
HARRIS TOWNSHIP - 64 acres of parklands
19. Country Place Park	4.1	100 Honeysuckle Dr. Boalsburg, PA	Playground, half-court basketball	CRPR
20. Blue Spring Park	8	230 Wagner St. Boalsburg, PA	Basketball, 2 youth ballfields w/ seasonal soccer field, seasonal (on-ground) ice rink, playground, pavilion	CRPR
21. Nittany View Park	9	1021 Boalsburg Pk. Boalsburg, PA	Pavilion, playground, walking path, youth ball field, seasonal soccer field	CRPR
22. Kaywood Park	10	1120 Karmel St. Boalsburg, PA	Playground, pavilion, basketball court, youth ballfield	CRPR
23. Stan Yoder Memorial Preserve	15	450 West Main St. Boalsburg, PA.	Walking paths, nature study. The Preserve was officially dedicated by Harris Township on 29 Oct 06. Read more...	CRPR
24. Eugene Fasick Park	18.3	Section 1: 202 Willowbrook Dr. Section 2 (Main): 110 Fasick Park Ln. Boalsburg, PA	Playground, bocce court, horseshoes, youth ballfield, pavilion, basketball court, nature trails.	CRPR
FERGUSON TOWNSHIP - 178 acres of parklands
25. Overlook Heights Totlot	1	356 E. Clinton Ave. State College, PA	Playground (near Joel Confer's Auto Dealership)	CRPR
26. Meadows Park	2	101 Timothy Lane PA. Furnace, PA	Playground, basketball, picnic pavilion	CRPR
27. Park Hills Park	4	1253 Park Hills Ave. State College, PA	Playground, youth ballfield	CRPR
Westfield Park	5.7	off Sunset Drive Pine Grove Mills, PA	For future development	Ferguson Township
28. Greenbriar - Saybrook Park	8	1386 N. Foxpointe Dr. State College, PA	Playground, horseshoes, basketball court, 2 pavilions, walking path	CRPR
29. Autumnwood Park	9.5	2207 Autumnwood Dr. State College, PA	Playground, soccer field (in basin), walking path	CRPR
30. Suburban Park	10	101 Suburban Ave. State College, PA	Playground, youth ballfield, 2 tennis courts, basketball, pavilion, bike path	CRPR
31. Homestead Park	10	145 Farmstead Ln. State College, PA	Playground, pavilion, basketball, walking path, youth ballfield w/ seasonal soccer field	CRPR
32. Haymarket Park	12	1631 Bristol Ave. State College, PA	Playground, pavilion, 2 basketball courts, youth ballfield w/ seasonal football/soccer field	CRPR
33. Fairbrook Park	29	1210 Tadpole Rd. PA. Furnace, PA	Playground, pavilion, walking path, youth ballfield w/ seasonal soccer fields	CRPR
34. Tom Tudek Memorial Park	87	400 Herman Dr. State College, PA Extended area at 425 Park Crest Lane	Playground, basketball, pavilion, perimeter walking path (1.3 miles), bike path, youth ballfield w/seasonal soccer field, butterfly garden, restroom building (seasonal), Tudek Dog Park and Tudek Park Community Garden Plots (accessible off Park Crest Lane).	CRPR
Former Ferguson Twp. Municipal Authority (Preserve)	n/a	Off Rt. 26, south of Pine Grove Mills, PA.	80 acre watershed preserve; no facilities.	Ferguson Township
PATTON TOWNSHIP - 172 acres of parklands
Carnegie Dr. Tot Lot	0.4	3164 Carnegie Dr. State College, PA 16803	Play equipment, tot swings, spring riders, drinking fountain, benches and tables	Patton Township
Ridgemont Parklet	0.5	206½ Harvard Rd. State College, PA 16803	Basketball court, swing set, benches	Patton Township
35. Park Forest Tot Lot	0.9	2049 N. Oak Lane State College, PA 16803	Pavilion, playground, drinking fountain	CRPR
Graycairn Park	1.5	168 Heiskel Drive State College, PA 16803	No facilities. Patton Township has no plans for development at this site; it is intended to remain as open space.	Patton Township
Ghaner Drive Parklet	2.2	265 Ghaner Drive State College, PA 16803	Play equipment, swings, pavilion, drinking fountain, benches and tables	Patton Township
Cedar Cliff Park	2.5	324 Manhasset Dr. State College, PA 16803	No facilities. Patton Township has no plans for development at this site; it is intended to remain as open space.	Patton Township
36. Oakwood Park	4.3	180 Oakwood Ave. State College, PA 16803	Playground, pavilions, youth ballfield, walking path, drinking fountain	CRPR
37. Marjorie Mae Park	4.7	701 Marjorie Mae St. State College, PA 16803	Play equipment, pavilion	CRPR
38. Woodycrest Park	6	1936 Lauck St. State College, PA 16803	Playground, basketball court, youth ballfield w/ seasonal soccer field, pavilion, drinking fountain	CRPR
39. Ambleside Park	7.1	161 Ambleside Ct. State College, PA 16803	Tot Playground (Age 2-5), Youth Playground (Age 5-12), pavilion, perimeter walking trail, natural "open field" play area, parking area. See park plan HERE (PDF, 0.6 MB)	CRPR
40. Graysdale Park	14.1	880 Grays Woods Blvd. Port Matilda, PA 16803	Playground, soccer field, youth ballfield, basketball, pavilion, walking path	CRPR
41. Green Hollow Park	15.7	1900 Park Forest Ave. State College, PA 16803	Playground & tot lot, pavilion, 2 tennis courts, basketball court, youth ballfield, drinking fountain	CRPR
42. Circleville Park	37.7	3225 Circleville Rd. Port Matilda, PA 16870	Playground, dedicated soccer field, youth ballfield, 3 picnic pavilions, 9-hole disc-golf course, walking path, 2 basketball courts, portable toilet. (Park not fully developed)	CRPR
Patton Woods Natural Recreation Area	n/a	2950 Circleville Rd. State College, PA 16803	The Patton Township Board of Supervisors has established special regulations for "Patton Woods Natural Recreation Area" (62.7 acres, formerly "Circleville Woods") at 2950 Circleville Rd.: (1) 24-hour use is permitted, (2) Dogs are allowed off-leash and under owner control and within sight distance of owner. (3) Hunting is permitted from Sept. 16 - Jan. 31 and prohibited from Feb. 1 - Sept. 15 each year. NOTE: This area is not classified as a "municipal park" by Patton Township.	Patton Township
Bernel Road Park (formerly "Crust Tract")	74.4	2501 Bernel Road State College, PA 16803	Patton Township prepared and adopted (in Jan. 2008) a Master Site Plan. The Township anticipates that construction will begin in 2011 or 2012. Link to PDF (0.53 Mb) file of Master Site Plan.	Patton Township
CENTRE REGIONAL REC. AUTHORITY - 78 acres of parklands
43. Centre Region Senior Center	n/a	131 S. Fraser St. #1 State College, PA	Senior Citizen Center info.	CRPR
44. Houserville Elem. Ballfield	1.5	Houserville Elem. School State College, PA	Youth ballfield	CRPR
45. Ferguson Elem. Ballfields	3	Ferguson Elem. School Pine Grove Mills, PA	2 youth ballfields w/ seasonal soccer field	CRPR
46. Wm. Welch Comm. Pool	3.3	670 Westerly Parkway State College, PA	Outdoor Swimming Pool: Pool Fees & Schedule Pool Renewal Info.	CRPR
47. Radio Park Elem. Ballfields	4	Radio Park Elem. School State College, PA	2 youth ballfields.	CRPR
48. Park Forest Comm. Pool	4.4	2100 School Drive State College, PA	Outdoor Swimming Pool w/ picnic pavilion: Pool Schedules Pool Fees Pool Renewal Info.	CRPR
49. Millbrook Marsh Nature Ctr.	62	614 Puddintown Rd State College, PA	barn, nature trails, 3 sun shelters, boardwalk w/ birdblind, pavilion. Nature Center info.	CRPR
CENTRE REGION COUNCIL OF GOV'TS. - 143 acres of parklands
50. Oak Hall Parklands	68	102 Linden Hall Rd. Boalsburg, PA	For future development for active recreation. Purchased July 2005. A Master Site Plan will be prepared starting in Dec. 2008. Regional Park info.	CRPR
51. Whitehall Road Parklands	75	Near the intersection of Whitehall Road and Blue Course Drive, Ferguson Twp.	For future development for active recreation. Purchaed on 30 May 08. This tract is jointly owned by COG and by Ferguson Township. Regional Park info.	CRPR

Centre Region Municipal Parkland Summary - 2008
Municipality	Municipality-maintained	CRPR-maintained (51 Sites)	Total	Capital Costs c/o
State College Borough	0 acres	115 acres	115 acres	Municipality
College Township	64	116	180	Municipality
Harris Township	0	64	64	Municipality
Ferguson Township	6	172	178	Municipality
Patton Township	81.5	90.5	172	Municipality
Centre Regional Rec. Authority	n/a	78	78	Shared
Centre Region COG	n/a	143	143	Shared
TOTAL	151.5 acres	778 acres	930 acres total	-

• For parks, the owning municipality funds acquisition & capital improvements; maintenance services, program services, and operational supplies are provided by CRPR (with regionally-shared funding determined by the COG Formula).
• Regional facilities (pools, nature center, senior center, leased sites) are capitalized according to the annual "Modified COG Formula."

NOTE: Starting in mid-1988, new parks were added for regional maintenance only if the site was 4 or more acres. Existing parks that were under 4 acres and regionally-maintained were grandfathered.