First of all it's a Beautiful Park , The Parks Rangers need to work on making this place better…read morefor families, there some questionable behavior , by visitors, First you got these bike riders with attitude they almost run you over and act like the trail is theirs .Then you got Parents who don't even watch their children. Let's not forget the wanna be stars who are getting their picture taken (thinking someone is going to jump out of the bushes and offer them a Hollywood Contract ) ohh and the photographer acting like the area is their studio. It's a Public Park! Next we come to joggers both men and women running half naked through the park , looking for attention ,Then you got these female runners Flirting and trying to hookup with anyone mostly the men, to try and sell their Only Fans content, All in all the parks needs to have more rules about this type of behaviors ,make it a nice park again

The area of this park seems substantial, and includes some historical information and buildings as…read morewell as more contemporary recreational facilities. The tennis courts didn't look to be in great shape, and I didn't have the easiest time finding a restroom, but the paths and bridges were quite lovely. For what it's worth, I don't currently have a dog, but I wouldn't want dogs excluded from an open space like this.

Very nice and rocky, definitely would recommend. Could cut down some trees to improve the view…read more Some amusing graffiti as well! 10/10

I was looking for a place to hike on my day off and decided to check out this place. When I…read morearrived, the parking lot was empty. As I started to walk on the trail, I was immediately greeted with graffiti on the trees. Blood thirsty bugs wouldn't leave me alone. Now, I hike a lot (well, before this job took over my life anyway) but I've never had a problem with flies/bugs around here. This particular spot seems bad with that. I didn't go too far before I decided to turn around. Sometimes your gut tells you something isn't right. Maybe this place is great but I didn't feel comfortable. I moved on to a different. If you do go, bring the bug spray...

While scrolling social media, I saw someone casually mention Sweet Arrow Lake as a place to find a…read morewaterfall in Central PA. A waterfall? Within 45 minutes of my house? Excuse me?! That was all I needed. Immediately added to the Sunday adventure list. I planned my visit for a mid-March Sunday, right after a hearty pre-St. Patrick's Day brunch (and cocktail), because if I was going to go chasing waterfalls, I might as well do it properly fueled and slightly festive. Getting there was super easy with Google Maps, and parking was plentiful all around the lake. Since it was my first visit, I parked near the clubhouse and set out to explore. Bathrooms were locked for the season, but there were portajohns available...which I respectfully chose to ignore and simply hoped for the best. It was about 50°, cloudy, and windy, but that didn't stop people from being out and about. There were families, walkers, and a surprisingly intense group of disc golfers launching discs through the air like they had something to prove. I heard multiple rounds of "HEAD'S UP!" and just accepted that at any moment I could become part of the game. Even with the number of people there, it never felt crowded. The park is big enough that you can easily find your own little peaceful corner and pretend you're out in nature alone...minus the occasional flying disc. This is definitely more of a walk than a hike, which honestly matched my post-brunch energy level perfectly. The paths are a mix of paved trails and well-worn walking routes, with plenty of options to wander depending on how far you feel like going. The lake itself was gorgeous in that moody, dramatic way that makes you feel like you're in a very calm, slightly emotional movie scene. There was someone fishing from a kayak, a few people along the shoreline, and just enough quiet to make it feel relaxing despite the wind. I came for the waterfall, though. And I heard it before I saw it. "I can hear water!" I announced (again, to no one in particular) as I followed the Waterfall Trail like I was on some sort of mission. And when I finally got there...totally worth it. The waterfall was beautiful. It might be partially man-made, but honestly, I do not care. It's water. It's falling. It's peaceful. It's a win! As I walked around, I kept thinking how perfect this place would be for a picnic once the weather warms up. There are so many great spots to throw down a blanket, snack, and pretend you're the kind of person who has their life together enough to plan outdoor picnics. Sweet Arrow Lake is easy to get to, easy to park, easy to walk, and very family-friendly. There's nothing wildly over-the-top here beyond the waterfall, but that's kind of the point. It's a solid, peaceful place to get outside, get some steps in, and enjoy a view that you don't come across every day in Central PA. And honestly? For a spontaneous "there's a waterfall 45 minutes away" adventure...I'd say that's a pretty great return on investment!

A wonderful place to go walking hiking trails are for beginners the small damn was cool must come…read moreearly parking are limited so get your parking spot early boat rental fun for the little one

Quiet area just off of the Alvernia College campus. There are several paved paths through a green…read morespace. An environmental center is there as well as a disc golf set up.

Crow's Nest is one of Natural Lands' old farm properties. When you enter the driveway, you pass a…read moregorgeous big old stone farmhouse, and matching barn. This pastures are still divided into large squares, separated by lines of trees, and broken up a bit with patches of forest, and streams. It is in a rural area, so vibe is peaceful and calm. Terrible signal for cell phones, but that's the point of being outdoors. After a recent snowfall, I had fun with a plastic sled and my toddler, pulling him behind me on my hike. It was interesting to notice they'd gotten at least 2" more snow farther out from the city, than near me. Like all NL preserves, this place was pristine clean, no litter, with dog poo bags and receptacle in parking lot, cleared functional trails, and helpful didactics. Other visitors were polite and followed leash rules for dogs, which is unfortunately not common practice at NL preserves. I was grateful!

Decided to stop by with two of my gkids for a couple of hours of fun. It is all about the kids. The…read moreweather was not that great and this was the closest place for them. They had a great time and enjoyed it. There was several areas for me to sit and relax and keep an eye on them. There are restrooms(not great smelling). There is a baby changing area. There are massage chairs for parents(you have to pay). There is a toddler area, ball pits, chalkboard, slides, toys to ride, small bikes and plenty of toys for the kids to play with and keep them busy. There a snacks to purchase and drinks. There are adult games to play at the front of the bldg. It's not fancy, but affordable $15 for one child and $14 each additional kid. The kids enjoyed themselves.

My aunt had my little cousins birthday party's here and they had so much fun it's very clean and…read morethere's stuff for adults to do to I would highly recommend and it's very safe there's soft mats at the end of every slide and there was not one injury all night 11/10 great time! And the person who left the 1 star is a Karen this place is AMAZING!

A well kept basic skatepark! The Ramps of various sizes and equipment are in good condition! It's…read morespacious. There are bleachers for spectators. There is no half pipe. There's lots of parking for your car

This is the spot where it goes down in the summer. On a hot day, this is it. The snack bar gets the…read morejob done. My main complaint is that they removed the high dive and that was the coolest part of the pool. Nothing beats the splash contest off the high dive during adult swim, and they took it away from us.