Pymatuning State Park 2660 Williamsfield Road, Jamestown, PA 16134, 724-932-3141, 888-PA-PARKS, Pymatuning State Park it is the largest state park in the Commonwealth at 21,122 acres. It contains the 17,088-acre Pymatuning Reservoir, the largest lake in the Commonwealth; three boat marinas, 10 picnic pavilions, 20 modern cabins, and three campgrounds. Guests can enjoy such seasonal recreational activities as boating, fishing, cross-country skiing, swimming, hunting, ice fishing, wildlife viewing, and hiking. more...

Buhl Farm Park 1290 Forker Boulevard, Sharon, PA 16146, 724-981-5522, Known as "the jewel of the Shenango Valley," the seasonal Buhl Farm Park offers a swimming pool, nine-hole golf course, driving range, outdoor concerts during the summer, eight tennis courts, walking, jogging and biking trails and much more.

Hickory VFW Golf Course 4586 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148, 724-346-6903, This hilly course features medium-size greens that are fast. The fairways afford generous landing areas but are protected by sand bunkers. 

Oak Tree Country Club 48 State Line Road, West Middlesex, PA 16159, 724-528-9985, Part of the "Mercer County Golf Trail of Western Pennsylvania," Oak Tree Country Club is well-known for its golf course, swimming pool complex and landscaping. Tennis courts can also be found on the property. Built around four lakes that come into play on seven holes, the 18-hole golf course features large undulated greens, tree-lined fairways and 60 large sand bunkers. The golf course and dining facilities are open to the public. more...

Tam O'Shanter of Pennsylvania 2961 South Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148, 724-981-3552 (Pro Shop), Considered "one of Pennsylvania's finest public courses," the challenging 18-hole Tam O'Shanter is eco-friendly. Overlooking the rolling wooded hills of the Shenango Valley, Tam O'Shanter features lush green watered fairways, fast bentgrass greens and large native hardwoods and pines. A fully-stocked pro shop, lessons, a driving range and more are available.