CURRENTLY
OPEN

as sledding
conditions
permit.

SLEDDING at Slab Cabin Parkin College Twp.

UPDATE
Fri. 5 Feb 2010:
The slope has been reopened for sledding.

The slope lights will be operating on the timer.

The park is located at 316 Elmwood Street, State College. The parking area is located at the bottom of the sledding hill.

Please note the slope rules --->

Ice Skating at The “Village Ice Rink”
at Blue Spring Park, Boalsburg

UPDATE Wed. 27 Jan 2010: The rink is now OPEN.

Have a case of Cabin Fever? Bundle up and head outdoors to the Village Ice Rink at Blue Spring Park, located at 230 Wagner Street, Boalsburg (Harris Township). This activity is FREE and fun for kids of all ages! It's an all-natural, on-ground rink (no refrigeration system).The on-ground ice rink measures 80' x 45' and is totally dependant upon (1) the weather and (2) the commitment of community volunteers to assist CRPR with ice maintenance and to help prevent damage or vandalism.

Ice hockey is only permitted during the “Hockey-only” times on Mon. & Thurs., 3-5:30 PM.  Check here or call the “CRPR Ice Line” (tape message) at 234-7146 for current rink status. Our sincere thanks to the following rink partners: • Boalsburg Village Conservancy • Harris Township • State College Borough Water Authority • Boalsburg Fire Company.

Centre Region "Summer Youth Fair"

NOTE NEW DATE due to the weather forecast: Sat. 13 FEB 2010.

Attend the "Summer Youth Fair" on Sat.13 FEB 2010 6 Feb 2010 at Mt. Nittany Middle School, 10 AM - 2 PM. Check out all your summer camp options in one place! Free admisison and free parking. The fair is sponsored by SCASD Community Education.  More info about CRPR 2010 Summer Day Camps is available HERE.

State College Area MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERT

Please mark your calendar for the popular concerts by the 75-member State College Area Municipal Band! The FREE concerts are held in the comfort of the SCAHS South Auditorium (subject to change). Donations for the band are gladly accepted at the door . . . Everyone is welcome!
• Sunday, 14 Feb 2010 Valentine’s Concert, 3:00 PM
• Spring Concert: Sunday, 28 Mar 2010, 3:00 PM
• Mother’s Day Concert: Sunday, 9 May 2010, 3:00 PM

Regional Park Planning - Public Hearing #2

The second Public Hearing on developing the Master Site Plan for WHITEHALL ROAD REGIONAL PARKLANDS has been scheduled for Tuesday, 23 Feb 2010, 7-9 PM at the Mt. Nittany Middle School Cafeteria. Click here to visit the Whitehall Road Regional Park planning webpage.

Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt -
Grades 6-8

Wednesday, 31 Mar 2010, 8:00 PM at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center (Program # 42210) Rain or shine.  FREE!

This is not your little sister or brother’s egg hunt. This is bigger, better, darker and extremely COOL for kids in grades 6-8. Meet at the Nature Center Barn and don’t forget to bring your flashlight. There will be prizes, food, music and more! FREE, but advance registration is required. Remember to dress for the weather. Register HERE or call the CRPR office at 231-3071.

CRPR Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 3, 2:00 PM. Rain, shine or snow! FREE! Centre Region Parks & Recreation’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt (with over 7000 eggs) will be held at Orchard Park, located at the corner of Bayberry Dr. & Blue Course Dr. Prize baskets will again be provided by members of the State College Rotary Club. The hunt will begin at 2:00 PM SHARP, so please arrive in time to meet the Easter Bunny! The following four age group areas will be provided: • 2 yrs. & Under • 3-5 yrs. • 6 & 7 yrs. • 8 & 9 yrs.

EARTH DAY BIRTHDAY EVENT

Sunday, 18 Apr 2010, 2 - 5 PM, rain or shine.

Celebrate Earth Day at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Great fun for the whole family! FREE! Come enjoy an afternoon of fun and learning! Visit displays from local environmental organizations, enjoy kids activities and crafts, food, games, and more! Earth Day Birthday is an enjoyable time for all ages and open to the public for no charge. This event is planned by PSU Recreation, Parks & Tourism Management students as a class project.

Romantic Moonlight Walk: Saturday, 8 May 2010
8:30-10:30 PM

Bring your sweetheart to Millbrook Marsh Nature Center on Mothers Day weekend and enjoy the lantern-lit boardwalk, make a wish at the wishing well, stop under the kissing tree and dance in the barn! Couples will be greeted by a staff person and then walk at their own pace. This event is not appropriate for children. Free; no registration required. More info will be posted here in April.

6th Annual “CRPR SPLASH, PEDAL & DASH”
Youth Triathlon was held on Saturday, 25 July 2009 at Welch Pool for ages 6-14. 
CLICK HEREfor the 2004 - 2009 event results.
Due to the Welch Pool construction project, this event will not be offered during 2010. It will resume in 2011.

7th Annual "Millbrook Marsh HISTORIC HARVEST FESTIVAL"

Sunday, 8 November 2009 from 2–5 PM.
at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 614 Puddintown Road, College Township.
Attractions will include: kid-friendly animals, blacksmithing, historic toy displays, nature walks, crafts for kids, kettle corn, candle making, storytelling, refreshments and more! Live entertainment by The Kalob Griffen Band.  Rain, snow or shine! For more information, contact CRPR at (814) 231-3071. This FREE event is being planned and implemented by Penn State Recreation, Park and Tourism Management 356 students in collaboration with CRPR Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. No advance registration is necessary.