Whitehall Rd. Regional Park

Park Location
1954 Blue Course Drive, State College
Ferguson Township 
Nestled near the Musser Gap Recreation Area, and between Route 45 and Whitehall Road.

The Centre Region Council of Governments, Ferguson Township, and Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority are pleased to announced the official opening of Whitehall Road Regional Park, a new 100-acre regional destination offering recreation, green space, and community access in Ferguson Township, nestled along the Whitehall Road in the Musser Gap Area. This celebration will honor the many individuals, partners, and organizations who helped bring the park to life, and recognize its significance as a vibrant new hub for recreation, relaxation, and connection. We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with the community!

Work on 50 acres of Phase I began in the winter of 2022. Amenities in the park include: 

• Two tournament-sized grass multi-purpose fields with LED sports field lighting
• Two medium-sized grass multi-purpose fields
• 15,000 sq. ft. Accessible "We Play Together" Playground
• The Mascolo Garden Reflection Area, a peaceful landscape
• A Story Walk curated in partnership with  Schlow Library for family literacy in outoor settings
• Walking Trails with connections to the Musser Gap Greenway, linking Rothrock State Forest to the regional park
• Pollinator Gardens, ADA-compliant restrooms, indoor storage, and parking
• A maintenance storage building to support maintenance operations for the park 

"Thanks to the staff and elected officials who had the vision back in 2008 to recognize the recreational needs of the Centre Region and to purchase this beautiful acreage. Thanks to Agency staff, elected officials, and Authority members, current and past, for making it happen. And thanks to our residents who have been so patient. Now come out to Whitehall Road Regional Park and enjoy this fabulous park!"
- CRPR Authority Chair, Kathleen Matason

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"Whitehall Road Regional Park has been decades in the making, and today, we proudly open its gates as a vibrant hub for play, sport, relaxation, and connection. From premier athletic fields to an all-abilities playground, indoor restrooms, pollinator gardens, walking paths, and a story walk that sparks the imagination, this community treasure truly has something for everyone. We extend our deepest thanks to the dedicated staff, patient community, generous donors, and our municipal partners within the Centre Region Council of Governments. Your support and vision have brought this long-awaited dream to life, overlooking one of the most beautiful views in the Valley. A special thanks to the Project Team, and the CRPR maintenance crew, led by Jim Carpenter for their dedication and hard work to bring this park to life."
- Kristy A. Owens, Director of Parks & Recreation

Thank you to our partners!

Future Pavilion & Concession Building in 2025-2026
CRPR has secured funding through donations, grants, and municipal contributions to build a pavilion and concession area in 2025/2026. The pavilion will provide much-needed shade for gathering, and the concession stand will serve food during tournaments and community events. 

Donating to Whitehall 
If you would like to invest in this park, consider making a gift online, by mail, by phone, or in person at the CRPR office. To make a gift by mail, send your check (payable to Centre Region Parks and Recreation) to the address below. Donor-advised funds and ACH transfers are also appreciated. For more information, call (814) 231-3071.   

Thank you for your support!

Centre Region Parks and Recreation
2040 Sandy Drive, Suite A
State College, PA 16803

Park Development History

• The property has been held in trust by Ferguson Township and COG and leased to CRPR for 50 years. It was first acquired in a 75-acre parcel in 2008, with assistance from Ferguson Township and the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Again, with financial assistance from both parties, the remaining 25 acres were acquired in 2011. A master planning process began in 2009-2019, with formal adoption in 2013. Further design and land-development approvals occured through 2019. The groundbreaking occured on April 27, 2022, and construction commenced shortly after. 

• A master planning process began in 2009-2010, with formal adoption in 2013. In 2011, a regional parks loan was secured for the development of the Oak Hall Regional Park and Whitehall Road Regional Park. Further design and land-development approvals occurred in 2019. The Ground breaking occurred on April 27, 2022, and construction commenced in winter 2022. 

• The approved 2013 Master Plan is included below. Master plans provide a framework for future planning and can change as the community's needs change.