Holmes-Foster is a fantastic park to enjoy nature, have a group event, or play with your kids. It…read moredoesn't have extensive adult sporting facilities, but there are tennis courts a block or two away at the highschool. What it does have are two huge pavilions that you can reserve or just claim as first come first serve, super clean bathrooms, a big playground, and abundant green space and trees. It's a beautiful place to walk around if you want to see some nature but don't have time to drive to a state park.

Holmes-Foster is a great park for several reasons…read more First, there's lots of shade - which is especially important in those summer months. Second, there's plenty of green space and a great big hill to run up and down for those who have extra energy. Third, there are two separate playgrounds. The one uphill is great for the bigger kids. It has a larger play structure, a climbing wall, a slide, and a basketball court. The one downhill is great for the littler ones. It has a small play structure, a great little "bus" for kids to play in, some ride-on toys, and some swings. What's more - there are bathrooms, 2 picnic pavilions, and a water fountain. You can get to the park two different ways: 600 S. Sparks St. (upper playground) & 901 Westerly Pkwy (lower playground). We usually park in the Westerly lot, which is right across the street from Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.

We've been to many events here from gymnastics to basketball to graduations to concerts. There's…read moregood and bad to it. Parking is a nightmare, no other way to explain how badly it's handled. Getting in, the bag policy is pretty common, a clear bag or a tiny wallet and then walk through a metal detector. They scan your ticket at the door and the madness of a 30-minute wait for a wristband to get alcohol and another half hour for the actual drink begins. Last night, we were there for a concert: From Ashes to New, Three Days Grace and Shinedown. We bought our tickets at the door for half the price they're offered for on-line. The lady in the ticket office was extremely knowledgeable about seating and recommended the sidestage area. The tee-shirt line took 20 minutes. By the time I got my shirt, it was time for the show to start. I could see perfectly from our seats. Hubby missed half the first band because of the chaos over what wristband was needed for a 50-year old man to have a beer. The music was incredible. The acoustics are perfection and you can literally feel the base hit your chest. The lighting has always been a problem there. They didn't consult a photographer. We'll still go back for events because we bleed Penn State blue and white, but hope they fix the chaos.

Have attended multiple events and concerts at this location and every time I'm blown away at the…read morelack of organization in addressing the flow of people. No alcohol sales for events also is a reason I consistently drive an extra three hours and get a hotel room to see a touring artist rather then in my own back yard.

Had a horrible experience during the State Championships. The kids got cheated out of their winning…read moregame. Spoke to the refs and people in charge no one did anything to solve the issue. Not even when the entire game was recorded and the truth was to be seen! But thats alright our boys are the best at what they do and no matter the rocks that stand in their way, they will always be great. If there is no law or rules, shut the place down. DO NOT PLAY WITH THESE KIDS FUTURE AND HIGH HOPES.

Beautiful new facility with a lot more still under construction. Nittany Elite Gymnastics and a…read morephysical therapy clinic are also inside. My kids went for a full day camp and had a blast! Camp ran 8am-4pm and it was only $40 per kid. There is an option to buy lunch for $7 or you can pack. They played dodgeball, basketball, volleyball, bounce house, tons of games, and more. We will definitely be back!!!

Great park. Tennis courts, basketball court, baseball diamond, and a set of fun slides and jungle…read moregyms for the little ones. This area is well kept, had a port-John for convenience along with plenty of covered picnic tables. The nice walking trail is paved and easy to push a Stroller. A few hills here and. And they will give you quite the work out.

Convenient little neighborhood park with 2 tennis courts, 1 small baseball field, a basketball…read morecourt, 2 play areas, walking paths, and a small picnic pavilion. Off Vairo Blvd, it is not busy and a quiet place to play or relax.

A great neighborhood park with a basketball court, tennis court, volleyball court, and sledding…read morehill. It's also a nice place to watch the 4th of July Fireworks Show.

This park is so nice, clean, and inviting. I wish you didn't have to pay to unlock the soccer…read more(football) goals.

This park has gotten a recent face-lift, as it gained a new play structure in the summer of 2013…read more It was the result of a joint venture between a non-profit (KaBoom!), the Pennsylvania Municipal League, and State College - built with the help of 175 volunteers, and with the inspiration from kids' drawings! This is a great place to visit if you have active kids, especially if they love to climb. There are all sorts of ladders & tunnels to climb, plus some of the longest slides in State College. The play structures for the younger & older kids are right next to each other, so the kids were mostly running back & forth between them, rather than staying on the structure that was designated for their age group. The other cool thing in this park is an updated merry-go-round. Kids either climb inside and ride that way, or they hang from the ropes/bars, but regardless of how they ride - it seems like fun! The original play equipment is still there, so there are still a few swings just across the field from the new park. Orchard Park is huge - it covers nearly 20 acres, and includes a walking/bike path, basketball & tennis courts, soccer fields, an amphitheater, picnic areas, ... and bathrooms (right next to the older playground.) To reach the new play area, just drive a ways down Bayberry Dr. (from Blue Course), and the playground is right behind the parking area. The official address is: (1060-1106 Bayberry Dr. State College, PA)

Super cool boardwalk on the marsh, kinda disappointed that half of it is blocked off and it's…read moretaking forever to get fixed but I still love it

Beautiful wetlands park with miles of boardwalk trails in state college pa. This park offers a…read morelarge wetlands area with numerous streams cutting through it. The park is very well kept and a great place to take a short hike or get a little exercise. The park also offers a viewing blind for birdwatching or scoping out animals. Overall a really cool nature preserve in State College Pa.

Great little park in Park Forest. They have playground equipment, a tennis court, a basketball…read morecourt, a small baseball diamond, and a small picnic pavilion. You'd miss the park driving past if you didn't know it was there but it's a great play space or spot for a quiet picnic

This is a great pool for young and old. I have been a member for many years and it a great place…read morefor kids to learn to swim, and a "medium depth" (4.5 ft to 5 feet or so) and lap swimming is available every day (with sign up). There is also a diving/deep area and two boards. Quieter than the public pools, with a great swim team and private events! love it!

OK, this is my local pool, but I think it is great. There is nothing special about it, but it is…read moreclose and not too crowded. There is a snack shack and it is just good clean fun.

What a great find on Happy Valley. Truly farm to table. We split the rainbow trout, I could have…read moredrank for sauce. My daughter had the hamburger which was delicious. The mac and cheese was super cheesy. The staff and chef were so friendly and welcoming. We will be back!

Beautiful food, friendly staff. Felt the ambiance could be a little more fitting to the food. Lower…read morelighting and tablecloths perhaps.