Sandy Beach Park

Number 3 Pavilion is ready for rentals. It had gone through some great improvements and upgrades. If you are interested in renting, or reserving the four pavilions within the park, you can call the office at 814-773-5625. Your rental payment helps support these type of improvements made to the park annually. Thank you!!

Big Mill Creek is looking great!!

Volleyball season is right around the corner.

We thought the flies were bad before...look out Cicadas are out. One of our custodians had found one in the fall...It is a very interesting little critter..bug..insect..or prehistoric fly!!

Have you ever considered skiing in the park? We are working on a way to groom a little trail. Great place for a bit of winter exercise. Maybe even a class or two by those who can show us how to get started.

Forest Service Expands Every Kid Outdoors Program to Fourth and Fifth Graders Through 2020/2021 School Year WARREN, PA (November 23, 2020) The USDA Forest Service announced it will expand its Every Kid Outdoors Program to offer fourth- and fifth-grade students and their family members fee-free access to more than 2,000 sites on national forests and grasslands for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. A new voucher is available online for download now through August 31..., 2021. Every Kid Outdoors is a federal public lands partnership created to inspire fourth-grade students and their families across America to recreate, explore cultures, discover connections to nature and spark a lifelong passion for America’s great outdoors. The program focuses on children ages 911 who, research shows, are beginning to understand the world around them, and are uniquely receptive to engaging with nature and the environment. By focusing on this age group year after year, the program aims to ensure every child in the United States can create a life-long connection to America's big backyard. According to Allegheny National Forest spokesperson Debra-Ann Brabazon, The inclusion of fifth-grade students in the Every Kid Outdoors Program is an exciting development which allows students to continue to build on their experiences of the previous year. I encourage all fourth- and fifth-graders, and their families, to take advantage of this benefit. With the fee-waived voucher, students and their families can visit any National Forest and Grassland to experience the mental and physical benefits of the great outdoors. Eligible families are encouraged to check with their local National Forest when planning your visit for any questions or concerns. Please visit the Allegheny National Forest webpage at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/allegheny/home before visiting. To obtain a free 4th Grade Pass, visit the Every Kid Outdoors webpage, https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm, click on Get Your Pass, and download a voucher. Fifth Graders can obtain a pass at the same site by selecting Get your voucher posted in the top banner. The voucher is valid between Nov. 12, 2020 and Aug. 31, 2021 to correspond to the traditional school year.

6th Annual....Halloween themed???? Could be fun!!!

Plans being made for a very similar park within the footprint of Sandy Beach. Kids are going to love the "new playground", compliments of Allegheny Hike Bike and Ski Association. Mountain Bike trail right behind those plans.

This is perfect for the curious kid, or one that loves wildlife!

The month of September is a great time to get out and walk...we have beautiful trails in the area...grab friends and family...picnic and play.

Co Ed Champs....congrats!!