Recreation in State College, Pennsylvania

State Parks

Black Moshannon State Park 814-342-5960
4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866
Located on the Allegheny Plateau
Features the Black Moshannon Bog Natural Area, trails, a 250 acre lake, and a boardwalk to help people explore birds and plants of the bog and surrounding forests. more info map

Bald Eagle State Park 814-625-2775
149 Main Park Road, Howard, PA 16841
Located in the Bald Eagle Valley
The rugged Bald Eagle Mountain and Allegheny Plateau enhance the beauty of the 1,730 acre lake of this 5,900-acre park. Features unlimited horsepower boating, hiking,... more info map
State Game Land 103
Centre County Visitors Bureau, State College, PA 16801
Big and small game hunters will enjoy long successful hunting trips in this area; notable wildlife includes white-tailed deer and black bear. more info map

Shaner Sports Complex 814-238-6000
215 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801
Multi-sports complex currently housing two basebal fields. more info map

Home Wates Fly Fishing 866-788-3344
4719 Spruce Creek Road, Spruce Creek, PA 16683
Located 14 miles west of State College
For nearly 15 years, Donny Beaver, the founder of HomeWaters Club, has been protecting the same top-notch trout streams that he grew up fishing by partnering with... more info map

Penn State Golf Course 814-863-0257
1523 West College Avenue, State College, PA 19083
Features two fun and easy courses; however, there are a couple of holes that will challenge the most advanced golfer. more info map
Philipsburg Country Club 814-342-1114
Route 322, Philipsburg, PA 16866
Very hilly and undulating course featuring small greens which are fast and fairways are lined with trees. more info map

Greenberg Indoor Sports Complex 814-865-4102
Pollock and McKean Streets, State College, PA 19083
Offers two ice-skating rinks with superior surfaces. Open to public for part of most days. The building also has an indoor field house. more info

Nittany Valley Running Club 814-231-8150
Calder Square, State College, PA 16805
Welcomes members of all ages and abilities who liketo participate in running events including track and field, and walking; both competitive and noncompetitive. more info map