This was redone and I was the one who went to Borough Council to get the ball rolling. The person…read morereminiscing has the same fond memories as I do, but when it was built there was barely the internet so materials have changed with the times. There was so much time, money, energy, and planning put into the rebuild. Lots of locals helped. The flooring is a comfy and expensive one. This allows mom's with strollers, those that have rolling life devices (grandparents, handicapped, etc.) There's a section for babies and toddlers and the other section (it's all in one) for bigger kids. The materials used were ones that should sustain and not rot like the wood was doing before and had inappropriate things carved into them. There's plenty to do and it's definitely loved and utilized by people from all over. I know for a fact that many come from neighboring cities to enjoy it, so that should speak for itself. Plan a day there and enjoy a picnic under one of the pavilions. There's to be a redo of the rest of the park like the tennis courts, basketball courts, and adding a small pickleball court, and skating park. The best is that most of the time it is being used and enjoyed.

Very nice Lee redone recently has the rubber tire ground up formed base large wooden playground…read morestructures lots of swings slides handicap accessible great for children of all ages including adults has a beautiful pavilion with picnic tables in it.

A lovely park for most ages. There is a playground area for the little ones. An 1+mile path…read morecircling the lake. Corn hole for all. And there are lots of hills that are crew used to roll down. This was also just a small snapshot of the park too. There are lots of ball fields, hiking trails and even an airfield. There is plenty to explore here. The one drawback I would say is the accessibility. It's a far hike from any major highways/roads with lots of curvy roads leading there. It would be nice to have a more accessible with maybe even some bus routes.

Northmoreland is such a chill park. The lake is absolutely beautiful especially in the summer time…read more I wish they pumped the water more to get it moving. You can find people paddle boating during the summer months. The path around the lake is 1.1 miles. There are other parts of the park, but the lake, playground, boat house, and pavilion are part of the central park. The playground equipment is a little faded but still looks to be structurally sound. We rented the pavilion for a graduation party; it was perfect and inexpensive. We had the grilling area, grass, swings and beautiful view of the lake.

This is a very nice Nature Reserve, located right next to St. Vincent College. Winnie Palmer was…read morethe wife of Golf Legend Arnold Palmer, and she had the foresight and resources to create this little refuge that is free and open to the public. The highlight for me was visiting "The Barn," which is a staffed building in a restored barn that is like a little nature museum. They have lots of displays and also a few living creatures that you can observe. There are also lots of trails, gardens, and a pond on the property, that you can explore. They also have a restored historical log cabin, called the "Blockhouse" which you can see. The only disappointment we had when visiting yesterday, was that the boardwalk over the wetlands was closed for repairs. Otherwise, I would recommend checking out this place if you like nature and are in the area . . . Cheers!

I was in town for the Banana Split Festival, because Latrobe is the home of the banana split, and…read moreducked out of the sun into the shade of the numerous large trees in this park. It has a nice fountain and numerous benches to rest on. There is no playground here, so it's not that type of park, but little kids are able to find a lot to do here anyway. There is a nice view of the mountain ridge from here too.

Love taking my dusty here nicest dog park i have been to, he loves playing with other dogs there,…read morenice benches nice layout, very clean, fountains for dogs, poop bags provided what more can u want

I like to visit this new section of Twin Lakes Park. It has a great deal deal to offer. There is…read morea skate park, dog park, playground, exercise course, walking path, pavilions, sled riding hill and deck hockey arena. No excuses to say you're bored. I occasionally bring my dog to the dog park to play with some pals. My main complaint is that the dog park section is on a fairly steep hill and it gets very muddy and it stays that way. There are three sections for the dogs, but usually one part is closed to let the grass recover. Also, my dog is on the smaller size and goes in the small dog section. Sometimes people let their bigger dogs in that section. She gets run over even though it's play. Parking is good, but it does get crowded by the deck hockey arena and dog park.

Mount Davis, PA is the highest point in the state at 3213 feet. Hiking it is easy as elevation gain…read moreis pretty negligible, and the shortest route is the high point trail about a mile in and a mile back out from the picnic area. BUT, if you want to make it a worthy trip, I suggest connecting some trails : High Point Trail, Tub Mill Run trail, Timberslide Trail, shelter Rock Road, Shelter Rock Trail, Mt. Davis Trail to Mt Davis tower for about 5 miles Then, the trip back to the car at the picnic area is via the High Point Trail for a mere mile. I found the best resource for connecting these trails was from the book "50 Hikes" in Western Pennsylvania" by Tom Thwaites. And, it pained me as a book lover, but I did tear out those pages to have with me on my trek. They were invaluable. All along every trail are Rhododendron. This would be a glorious hike when they are in bloom. As it was, my trek was late April under sunny skies and 80 degree weather. It was a very pretty hike with a bit of babbling streams and even a natural hot spring. I went on a Monday and didn't see a single soul. Solitude and nature at its best.

Y'all, ignore the address of this page. I have attempted, on several occasions, to have the…read moreaddress updated. The address listed is for a location that is about 45 miles away. If you are attempting to find your way here just type in Mount Davis, Elk Lick Township, PA, 15558. This will take your directly to the area, trust me. There is no higher ground in Pennsylvania than Mt. Davis, literally. It is the highest point in the state, and that is not very high compared to other states, 3,213 feet. The area is located in Forbes State Forest. Mt. Davis Observation Area is a nice area to visit. Listen to me when I say this, do NOT visit this place when there is snow on the ground. You will get stuck, and you will regret it. I definitely did, even with my all wheel drive vehicle. I got stuck and thankfully was helped out by other people that were stuck. When it is nicer out, this is a great place to visit. Once you park in the lot there are several different ways to approach the observation tower. All of this is marked by paths and plagues everywhere. If you are afraid of heights or tight spaces, the observation tower is not for your. It can be a bit dizzying and if someone is coming down, you need to wait for your turn. It is not a staircase that you can step to the side. Once you take in the view from atop the observation tower there is a nearby area that gives you some history of the area and some fun facts. It's a great natural area in Pennsylvania.

The Coal & Coke Trail is a neat little biking and hiking trail in Westmoreland County connecting…read moreMount Pleasant with Scottdale. A mere 5 miles in length, it's one of the few Rails-to-Trails I hadn't covered yet. Really, I couldn't justify the time or gas money to do a 10 mile round trip bike ride. A 10 mile hike is of course another story! And that's just what I did as part of my employer's wellness program. I planned the whole thing and of course headed up the hardy group of hikers able to complete the entire 10 mile round trip. The trail begins and ends in city parks at both ends. We began at Willows Park in Mount Pleasant. The address I gave you above is the parking lot and it's based on information from www.traillink.com Drinking water and restrooms are available in the park, but the restrooms appear to be closed in winter. We began by working our way southbound. The trail was built on the roadbed of a Pennsylvania RR branch. As ts name implies, the railroad hauled coke ad coal over the line. The railroad was abandoned for many years, however after 8 years of planning, the trail opened in 2007. Upon leaving town, we hiked through some scenic wooded areas to the town of Bridgeport. At one point we noticed the trail paralleling an active rail line. The forest here is old growth and we crossed one of a few small streams. Beyond the town of Bridgeport, we again entered the woodlands while paralleling Jacobs Creek. Curving to the west as we approached Scottdale, we arrived at the scenic high point of the day. The sewage treatment plant. Yep! The trail even goes through plant's parking lot and is routed onto Sewage Treatment Lane! Well no worries--we crossed Old US 119 and then ducked under the new highway before entering our last stretch of woodlands. Part of the trail is incomplete at Scottdale, so we had to walk down Mildred Street , Bessemer Street, and Mt. Pleasant Road (they're actually all the same street) before reaching Kendi Park. The trail resumes briefly here but this was our rest stop and turnaround point. So this is a pleasant and relatively easy trail to hike or bike. Just remember, there aren't any places to obtain food or water along the path, so be sure to bring adequate supplies of each.

Great place to walk. You can choose to challenge yourself or take it easy. Got lots of great pics…read moreas well

For as many years and times that I have visited the Flight 93 Memorial I never made time to go…read moreacross the street and visit this memorial. I did make it a point to finally stop when I was on a recent road trip vacation. I wish I would have stopped years prior to see how this memorial transformed, but that was not in the cards. This, much like the neighbor, was a humbly started memorial. In a field and right off of US Route 30. Patriot Park is a memorial for the Armed Forces that have lost their lives in the post 9-11 War on Terrorism. The main exhibit area is the Field of Heroes Flag Display. Each flag that you see in this field is to represent the life of one person that gave their life for the country. Be mindful and do not walk in this area, there are pathways that will take you around it to take pictures or a seat to view the field. There are placards around with information on the memorial. There is one that states the master plan of the area and how they would like to transform this land. If funding is raised, they will have a nice addition and a decent place to visit. There is a little pavilion that covers a table that has binders that list all the names that are represented by the flags. There are seating areas to show your respect. Entrance is easy. Restrooms available. Take a moment to check it out.

We enjoyed our visit to this memorial. It is moving and you can tell a lot of thought was put into…read moreit. It is very close to the Flight 93 memorial. We liked that there was information about specific people and we thought that the guest book was a nice touch, so they could see how many people have stopped by the memorial.