The next installment in my occasional series about Center Region Parks focuses on Blue Spring Park in Boalsburg, PA.
Featuring three ball fields, this is a great place to get together for a fun pickup game of baseball or softball. One field is a little more well maintained than the others, but for a game with friends and family, either will work.
A pretty, mowed path will take you to the cemetery. You will see multiflora rose, phlox and raspberry along the path.
While the playground is not the most exciting one ever, the swings, traverse wall, crazy slide and spider web will provide at least an afternoon of fun for all ages.
There's an educational component here as well, where you can learn about riparian zones. Be careful as you approach the stroller accessible observation deck, you may surprise a frog!
Weeping willows, jack pine and maple surround the perimeter of the park, which is welcoming to all kinds of wildlife. Watch for bunnies and abundant birds.
There are several paths to Blue Spring along the north west edge of the park, but do be sure to do a thorough tick check if you choose to explore this undisturbed part of the park.
The outfield of the best maintained ball field is multipurpose and serves as a lacrosse field in the spring and a soccer field in the fall.
A pavilion and basketball court complete the amenities.
Do be sure to abide by all posted rules and policies, and stop by for a picnic and play time whenever you're in the area.
Smiles and wandering always,
Jeannie
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