All About Parks

Please check out this blog and add your own pictures and comments about local parks.  Although the summer season is winding down, there will still be afternoons and weekends to explore the parks and plenty of time to anticipate next summer.  Enjoy and get outside!

Tusseyview Park . 320 E. Marylyn Ave . State College, PA . State College Borough

Tusseyview Park Checklist 

Tusseyview Park is a large open park with two play areas connected by a circular, paved walking path with large grass field in center.  Play structures are mostly shaded by trees and lot parking is available with space for 10+ vehicles. 

Marjorie Mae Park . 701 Marjorie Mae St, State College, PA 16803 . Patton Township

 

Marjorie Mae Park is a nearly 5 acre open space with a playground, covered picnic table, cul du sac street parking and a bike path.  The park is nearly full sun due to the smaller size trees, but as these trees grow over the years, they will provide nice shade for the playground.  There is no toilet and no drinking fountain.  This is a good park option if you're in the neighborhood and want to take the kids somewhere new for a short time.  The bike path is straight and long, so could be a good spot to practice bike riding or scooter. 

Suburban Park . 101 Suburban Ave, State College, PA 16803 . Ferguson Township

 

Suburban Park is off Aaron Drive behind shops on Atherton and Vairo Boulevard and has a dedicated parking lot with space for approximately 20 cars and one handicap space.  The playground is not visible from the parking lot, but is a short walk along the paved bike path past the tennis courts and baseball field.   

The playground has 2 play structures, 2 bucket swings, 2 regular swings and a bridge to cross a small ditch to access a large slide and 4 swings.  The playground area is semi shaded and has one pavilion, several benches, and a portable toilet and a water fountain adjacent to tennis courts. The day I visited (9/3/15) the water fountain was not working.   

In addition to the CRPR Parks website, Ferguson Township maintains a website dedicated to information about parks in the township.  It's a great, additional resource.  Please visit the Township's Suburban Park page for more images and information.

For more park images, click on the tab Suburban Park at the top of this blog

Pets at the Parks . Can I bring my dog?

If you would like to bring your dog, or pet, to a local park, please visit General Park Rules for more information about which parks allow pets and any associated restrictions.  If pets are allowed at an area park, they must always be on a leash, except for Tudek Dog Park, located at 425 Park Crest Lane in State College.

Overlook Heights Tot Lot . 356 E. Clinton Ave, State College, PA 16803 . Ferguson Township

Overlook Heights Tot Lot is a small play space tucked between the Clinton/McKee Bike Path and Joel Confer's Auto Dealership at the corner of Clinton and Curtain streets.  McKee Street is 0.3miles.  The small play structure has AM shade and is rated for ages 2-5.  There are 2 swings, 2 bucket swings, 2 picnic tables, 2 benches, and plenty of open space.  Street parking is available, but look closely at the signage for no parking sections.  There are no toilet facilities or water fountains. 

Ferguson Township Parks

Ferguson Township Parks Map provides information including locations, amenities, and pictures regarding parks in Ferguson Township.  The 12 parks consist of Autumnwood Park, Fairbrook Park, Greenbriar-Saybrook Park, Haymarket Park, Homestead Park, Meadows Park, Overlook Heights Tot Lot, Park Hills Park, S & A Field, Suburban Park, Tom Tudek Memorial Park, Westfield/Hillside Farm Estates Park.