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

I am not sure how or why anyone would not love a state park like Reed's Gap. It has all the…read moreconvenience of fairly modern restrooms with the charm of well developed yet semi rustic picnic areas. From the relaxing sounds and breeze from Honey Creek, which runs through the park, to the well constructed wooden bridges that line some of the trails, it is a fun trip for the family. There are camping areas for those that wish to stay the night. Bring the tent, though, as there aren't any cabins and I am unsure if they have camper access at this point. They do have fire rings and grills throughout the park. The real appeal, for me, are the trails. They have a number of them. One that travels along Honey Creek and borders a deer rescue/preserve maintained by a private owner. I once traveled far down the trail, near the deer preserve, only to be surprised by an entire herd of deer wondering near where I was on the other side of the owners fence. It was an experience I will never forget. The park, itself, can be busy in the Summer months. Family reunions are often held, here as is the occasional work picnic. The one negative is that the old swimming pool, which was free to use for the public, has been long closed and torn out. There is little sign of it other than the old refreshment stand and changing house. So, get out in the woods. Pick a trail A few go up into the nearby mountain. There is always a friendly face and decent conversation in the park. Just make sure to bring the bug spray and a jacket in the Spring and Fall. In the Summer, get ready to sweat on those walks. As always, enjoy!

My family went to this park often, but I never realized how good it was until later in life when I…read moresaw how crappy most other state parks are, both in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Reeds Gap has pretty much everything--swimming pool, concessions, playground, campsites--but I love it for the picnic areas, hiking, and general woodland setting. We used to come here for low-key Sunday afternoons: just bring the family and some food and set up shop at one of the picnic tables. After lunch, let the kids run around the woods or the playground, or maybe even go swimming. Today I was amazed that the park was nearly empty. I saw two rangers and two campers back towards the far (eastern) end of the park. The pool and concession stand were closed. What gives? It was a Friday. In the old days, there would have been hundreds of people. I took advantage of the peace and quiet. First I sat at a picnic table near Parking Lot B, directly facing Honey Creek. There is almost no better sound on Earth than gently running water in a rocky creek. I enjoyed my lunch and didn't even get out the book that I brought; I just looked and listened. Then I took off down the trail by the creek. At one point I lost the trail and just crossed the creek on some rocks, picking up the red trail, which I took all the way around the loop. I crossed the creek again on a large fallen tree. That was scary but thrilling. The whole excursion was exactly what I needed--some peace and calm while enjoying the outdoors. All I wanted to do was eat lunch, tromp around the woods, stop and read my book, tromp around the woods some more, etc. Perfect afternoon. This park has something for everyone, and all aspects are very well maintained by the DCNR. Kudos to them for their efforts to create and keep a great park.

On the one hand, the park isn't what it used to be. On the other, it still provides valuable…read moreservices to the community. Plus, there are a lot of ducks and geese living there. The park lies along Kishacoquillas Creek and features a one-mile walking/running trail around the perimeter. A large portion of this trail fronts the creek, and it is a beautiful site for a stroll, or to sit on a bench and read. Another main feature are the picnic pavilions. Family reunions, scout groups, church groups, youth sports teams, and many others utilize the pavilions for events. They are simple but serviceable, with grills, water, and picnic tables. The park also houses the Stone Arch Players, a local theater troupe. I can't vouch, but they've been going strong for about twenty years, and people seem to like it. At least they're making an effort to bring some culture, no matter how amateur, to the area. Mini-golf: For $2.25, you can play a round on the boringly simple but surprisingly well maintained 18-hole course. This course was $1 when I was a kid, and aside from paint touchups and new carpets, only three holes have changed since then. Par on the back nine seems high (I shot -5 on the way in this afternoon) but whether you keep score or not, it's always fun. Plus, how can you beat $2.25?! Hundreds of ducks and geese call the park home. I always enjoy watching these birds for some reason. Hey, everybody likes ducks, right?

This is a dog friendly community park. It features a nice walking trail, a very small seasonal mini…read moregolf course, a batting cage, several athletic fields, great picnic areas, solid trout fishing, a playground, and a small camping area. There are spots with baggies for any of the little doggy messes your best friend may make. There are also public restrooms. My favorite feature of the park is the remains of what use to be a theme park. Here you will find the remains of an old bumper car house, an old stage, and some other remnants of the old Kish park. Growing up in the area, I have many fond summer memories at Kish park. From baseball and reunions to fishing and family walks. In the Christmas season, a local group decorates the park with lights. It makes for a fun walk in the brisk winter air. There are some things that are to be desired in the park. It would be nice to see a revitalized park with rides for the kids. This would be a great place to put one of those community classic style carousels. The park could use a little bit of a facelift as long as they preserve the historical aspect of the old rides. Maybe the mini golf could use an update. Also, maybe it is time to get the old closed up pool ripped out or turn it into a place for local skateboarders to play. All that said, it is a solid place to take the kids on a weekend or to just go and sit down to eat a pizza or subs with the family. I live fairly close to the park and probably don't spend enough time there.

Nice park in the middle of town with a stream running through it full of trout. Nice place to stop…read moreand stretch your legs on the walking trail. Nice quiet town

From the bellefonte.net FAQ:…read more Open to the Public: May 15th through October 1st, unless extended by an act of borough council. No alcoholic beverages permitted. Facilities: 10 picnic pavilions, baseball field, soccer field, public swimming pool, and children's play area Pavilions may be rented for family and group events. Call the borough office, 814-355-1501, to make reservations. Reservations are not taken until January 2 of each year for that year. *************************** We had a family reunion here on a lovely Sunday afternoon. The park isn't much--just a few pavilions set among some grassy swathes in a mostly wooded area. The pavilions were clean and well-maintained but could stand to have some extra garbage cans; ours had only one. Also, there was a family of swallows living in the rafters. We never saw the ball fields or swimming pool, but it's a pleasant and serviceable if unspectacular place for a get-together.

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.

I don't really think of Pennsylvania as swamp land but this Natural Area has a 320 acre bog high up…read morein the mountains of Rothrock State Forest. It's popular with bears who like the wild blueberries that grow here and with birders. It's fairly remote; surrounded by ridges so the lights from State College and other smaller towns are mostly blocked out and there are open areas where the trees don't get in the way. You can see the milky way on any clear night.

Located in Bald Eagle State Park, Boats and Bikes is a simple shop with one goal in mind: helping…read moreyou enjoy a day on the water. Specifically, the shop is there to help you enjoy Joseph Sayers Lake, the scenic lake in Bald Eagle. This place rents out a variety of boats to park goers, from canoes and kayaks to pontoon boats and jet skis. Also, you can rent for short and long periods of time alike - anywhere from an hour to all day, according to their website. The website also mentions that they offer an on-lake fuel dock with non-ethanol fuel, fishing and boating supplies, live bait, snacks, drinks, ice, and camping supplies. Like I said: they're here to help you enjoy your time on the water! Reservations aren't required, but are recommended - but also aren't available for each type of boat. I know this because prior to my visit, I learned that canoes and kayaks are first come, first serve. Not a big deal, but still something to be aware of, and admittedly weird since you can reserve a paddle board...just, not canoes or kayaks? When I visited, a relative and I opted to enjoy three hours of kayaking on the water. A few other groups went for the pontoon boats, and we also shared the water with folks who clearly owned their own boats and were using approved launch points to join in the fun. Our visit was pretty straight-forward; we paid, got outfitted with life vests and paddles, and got some help launching ourselves after we asked for it. Coming back in was admittedly less fun since the very busy staff didn't come help to pull in our kayaks; we managed by ourselves but it took a bit of coordination and teamwork since a kayak that's half in, half out of the water isn't particularly stable. We also admittedly dodged some groups of people on land because not every other guest remembered that masks are necessary outdoors in 2020, too; still, the good news about being outside is that it's at least easier to keep your distance. And the staff did mask up at all times, so at least being inside when checking in and out wasn't overly stressful. Boats & Bikes is exactly what it sounds like and I definitely appreciate their set-up, which made it easy to enjoy time on the lake in this beautiful state park. I would definitely come here again and take advantage of the different boat rental options during future visits to the area.

So awesome. We've been here several times these past two years. Service is great and the boats are…read moreeven better! Fun and affordable way to spend sunny days.