Centre Region Parks & Recreation

A total of 13 municipal parks (115 acres) are owned by the Borough of State College. These parks, along with the 37 parks (656 acres) owned by the townships, are maintained and programmed by Centre Region Parks and Recreation (CRPR), an agency of the Centre Region Council of Governments. As a result of Borough cooperation with the four surrounding townships, all municipal parks and programs in the region are available for use by residents. Centre Region Parks and Recreation also provides a year-round menu of recreation programs and special events.

The details of all activities and municipal parks are available at the Centre Region Parks and Recreation website.

Programs & Amenities

Centre Region Parks and Recreation operates:

  • A year-round aquatics program using the two outdoor community pools in the summer and the indoor High School pool during the school year
    • Wm. L. Welch Pool is located in the Borough on Westerly Parkway
    • Park Forest Pool is located in Patton Township on School Drive
  • Extensive summer day camps and specialty camps
  • Millbrook Marsh Nature Center programs
  • An Active Adult Center for ages 55 & Over
  • Sport leagues and programs for adults and youth
  • Special Events: such as the Egg My Yard and Teen Flashlight Hunt, "Kids-On-Wheels" 4th of July Parade, Halloween Costume Parade, and more
  • Discounted amusement park tickets (starting mid-May)
  • Picnic pavilion reservations at 17 municipal parks in the Centre Region

Contact CRPR

You can visit their offices at:
2040 Sandy Drive, Suite A
State College, PA 16803

Contact them by phone at 814-231-3071 or contact CRPR by email.