Parks - And The Summer Park Programs

 

Parks Past & Present

& The Summer Parks Programs

Throughout our local towns, from approximately 1940 to 1980, a "Summer Parks" program was held, with staff and organized activities, ranging from swimming lessons and weight lifting, to arts and crafts, and chess. Frequently, at the end of year there would be a "championship", where the children could compete in games they had played that summer - everything from croquet and table tennis, to hopscotch and chess. In Mifflinburg the first program was held in 1940, and at the Oppenheimer play ground in Sunbury, organized programs appear to have begun in the early 1930s. In later years, Northumberland County had a "Funmobile" that traveled to each of the summer programs throughout the county, providing additional activities.

Indian Park, Montoursville Pa

104 Park Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754

Quick Links:

• Facilities Map Of The Park
• To Rent A Pavillion
• Biking The Bike Trail
• To See the Concerts & Events Scheduled In The Park
• Indian Park On Facebook
• Indian Park Master Plan Map (2014)

If you are looking for a park that has it all, this one is hard to beat.  Baseball fields, basketball courts, two separate playgrounds, a nature trail around a pond, and a paved bike path - even a covered bridge and a gazebo, making it a great spot for family photos.   The Montoursville Recreation Board also does a fantastic job of scheduling concerts and movie nights here.

Montour Preserve

http://www.pplweb.com/montour+preserve/at+a+glance/general+information.htm

This is one of the best resources in our area.  A great place to kayak, fish, walk, run, picnic..  and homeschool.  In addition to the education center, and the educational programs held here, there are also areas like the fossil pit where kids can dig for fossils, the blind trail where kids can walk blindfolded and experience the woods without sight (complete with braille signs along the way) and the Laura Smith history trail, which tells you a little about the farming community and how it has changed in the last 200 years.

There are 4 geocaches at Montour Preserve too.  

fishing last summer - 

Kayaks and Canoes

Along the Laura Smith Historical Trail - 

This is a VERY short walk..  Probably less then half a mile? There is a booklet at the trail head with portions to read at each stop.

Inside the visitors center - 

 This photo does not do this room justice.  There are so many things here..  displays that talk, light up, interactive educational areas for the younger kids, a bird observation area..  Native Indian display, and more.  It's a really nice, educational, area.

We usually see deer when we walk the lake trail - but today we saw a bald eagle!

Lime Bluff Recreation Area - Disc Golf

Lime Bluff Recreation Area has  bocce ball courses, two small loops for walking and running, a play area for kids, pavilion and picnic tables, soccer and baseball fields, and a Disc Golf (Or Frisbee Golf) Course.  It's a great area!

Lime Bluff Park Is Located on Elm Drive in Hughesville.  
(The turn for Elm Drive is near the McDonalds in Hughesville, but on the opposite side of the street.  It's well marked with a sign for Lime Bluff)
Find it on Facebook here

Part of the walking path around the park
For Information on renting the pavilions, or renting the soccer or baseball field, click here.

Frisbee Golf

Disc golf (also called Frisbee golf or sometimes frolf) is a flying disc sport in which players throw a disc (frisbee) at a target.  It's often played in 9 - 18 "holes" (which are baskets on poles) similar to golf.  The number of throws a player uses to reach the target is tallied, also similar to golf.

Quick Links:

• Wind Wizards Disc Golf Club, Hughesville  
• Review of Lime Bluff Course 
• Review of Bloomsburg Disc Golf Course
• Professional Disc Golf Association (includes official rules)
• Beginner Disc Set on Amazon 

 We didn't have the official discs, which have special weights and sizes..  we just used Frisbees from the Dollar Store.  We also did not read the official rules - we just kind of made our own - as we were just out for fun as a family.

A Map of The Disc Golf Course

Where To Find Disc Golf Courses:
Bloomsburg Town Park
Lime Bluff Park in Hughesville
Selinsgrove School District
Test Track Park in Berwick Pa
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