Centre Region Council of Governments
Centre Region Parks & Recreation
2643 Gateway Drive #1, State College, PA 16801 www.crpr.org
Serving the Borough of State College and the Townships of College, Harris, Ferguson & Patton
Fall 2012 Program Report
September-December 2012
Centre Regional Recreation Authority /
Centre Region Parks & Recreation Board
Sue Mascolo, Chair, Ferguson Twp.
Roy F. Harpster, Vice-Chair, Harris Twp.
Kathy Matason, Secretary, College Twp.
Donna Conway, Treas., State College Borough
Chris Hurley, Patton Twp.
Donna M. Ricketts, D.Ed., SCASD
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The 1st Annual Scarecrow
“Stuff-It”at MMNC
Centre Region Parks & Recreation Staff
Ronald J. Woodhead, Director
Niki L. Tourscher, Program Manager
James R. Carpenter, Parks Supervisor
Beth C. Lee, Rec. Supervisor - Programs & Spec. Events
Jeff R. Hall, Rec. Supervisor - Fitness & Sports
Molly A. Hetrick, Rec. Supervisor - Nature Center
Todd A. Roth, Aquatics Supervisor
Carol M. Clitherow, Acting Senior Center Supervisor
Christeen J. Kisslak, Office Manager
Jada L. Light, Staff Assistant - Aquatics
Janette J. Jackson, Staff Assistant
David A. Barnett, Staff Assistant - Park Operations
Melissa Freed, Senior Center Program Assistant
Ted Weaver, Assistant Parks Supervisor
Tiffany Barto, Parks Caretaker II
Matthew Kobi, Parks Caretaker I
Gary Sprankle, Parks Caretaker I
Chad Kauffman, Parks Caretaker I
Clint Rupeka, Parks Caretaker I
Tyler Delorenzo, Parks Caretaker I
4 Jan 2013
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Centre Region Parks & Recreation
The 40+ years of municipal cooperation for Parks & Recreation continues to help make the Centre Region a great
place to live. The dedicated staff at CRPR is pleased to present this report on the Fall 2012 programs offered to
residents of the Centre Region. This report does not reflect the many visits made by residents to the municipal
park facilities. CRPR - Where Everyone Plays!”
Niki L. Tourscher, Program Manager
Reservations & Special Events
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Pavilion Reservations (Sept. & Oct.)
145 Fall Permits
827 Permits for 2011
152 Fall Permits
815 Permits for 2012
Annual Halloween Costume Parade
1,300+
Cancelled Due to Storm
“Dark in the Park” Storytelling Event
115+
125+
Municipal Band Veteran’s Day Concert
500+
450 (estimate)
Adult Ballroom & Square Dance Participant Visits
512
368
Kids’ Yard Sale
n/a
25
For the first time in the history of hosting the Annual Halloween Costume Parade, the parade was canceled due
to the inclement weather from Hurricane Sandy - however, we look forward to a great year in 2013. The weather
did cooperate for “Dark in the Park” and the event had a fantastic turnout with over 125 attendees. Attendance
for adult dance classes were lighter this year due to scheduling conflicts at the schools where the programs are
hosted. As always, the Municipal Band concerts continue to draw a devoted crowd.
Beth C. Lee, Recreation Supervisor - Programs & Special Events
Centre Region Senior Center
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
1,019 meals
1,237
11,547 program visits
7,019 program visits
Noontime Meals Served (5 days per week, Sept - Dec)
Visits to Programs & Special Events (Sept - Dec)
The Senior Center offered several new programs this fall, the most successful being Food for Thought - a lunch
and learn program encouraging people to sign up for a meal and listen to guest speakers. Some other highlights
included Carol Lindsay's Drum Circle where the seniors were encouraged to make noise, release stress, and have
fun. Google Earth was exciting for many! We visited the house that one participant was born in 88 years ago near
Reading PA and one of another whose family member moved to Utah! This was a unique opportunity to take the
Seniors to places they have never been. We celebrated our first Thanksgiving at the Center for seniors with no
family to visit; we served dinner 25 and a good time was had by all! Partnering with Prime Time Health and Mt.
Nittany Medical Center, two Flu Shot Clinics were offered in November and December providing approximately
130 flu shots.
Carol Clitherow, Acting Senior Center Supervisor
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Youth Programs
2011
2012
Start Smart Soccer Program (1 class in 2011; 2 in 2012)
7
11
Intro to Match Play Tennis
17
10
not offered
12
Youth Quickstart Team Tennis
18
12
Youth Junior Match Play Tennis
16
5
Girl’s Rhythmic Gymnastics
6
10
158
166
Muck-n-Mess
not offered
6
Kitchen Concoctions
not offered
7
222
239
Adult Flag Football League
240 (18 teams)
216 (16 teams)
Adult Volleyball League
264 (23 teams)
245 (22 teams)
Adult Tennis Lessons
21
22
Adult Indoor Soccer
25
not offered
Coed Volleyball Program
28
22
Fitness Classes (Step Interval Cardio, Morning Workouts,
Group Strength Training, Hatha Yoga, Zumba)
238
181
328 (avg 20/night)
320 (avg 20/night)
1,144
984
Youth Tennis Lessons
Youth Cross Country Races (3 total)
Total YOUTH Participants
State College Badminton Club
Total ADULT Participants
Youth Tennis classes returned for Fall 2012 with 12 participants. The three other Youth Tennis programs also
continue to be popular. The Adult Volleyball League remains successful with 22 teams, as well as the Adult Flag
Football League with 16 teams. The agency plans to expand the menu of Adult Fitness classes in 2013 to offer
new options for residents. Adult Indoor Soccer was not offered this fall due to lack of an indoor facility.
Jeff R. Hall, Recreation Supervisor - Sports & Fitness
A combination of increased promotion and new programs was developed to reach a broader audience for all
Agency programs - this cross marketing process will continue into 2013. Muck n Mess, held at Tudek Park, was a
wonderful new program and a perfect opportunity to use one of Centre Region’s beautiful parks to introduce
children to both the outdoors and tactile fun. The Kid’s Yard Sale was a huge success and we look forward to
offering additional events in 2013.
Beth C. Lee, Recreation Supervisor - Programs & Special Events
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Aquatics at the SCAHS Natatorium
2011
2012
94 in 24 classes
Youth Lessons (Preschool and Levels 1-6)
1 on wait list
Youth Springboard Diving
Total Registrations
94 in 24 classes
not offered
12
94
106
Swim lessons continue to be popular, and the addition of the Youth Springboard Diving program has been
exciting and beneficial to the overall Aquatics Program. Moving forward, this combination of programs provides
excellent year-round opportunities for youth aquatics while utilizing available space for compatible
programming.
Todd A. Roth, Aquatics Supervisor
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
2011
2012
Staff-Guided Group Program Visitors
1,149
783
Family Programs (Fall Walk, Explorer Series, Scouts)
41
119
Visitors for Facility Rentals & Off-site Programs
925
1,564
87 (16 programs)
28 (8 programs)
278
95
Special Events & Meetings (Scarecrow Stuff It, Harvest Festival)
1,196
679
Total Visits
3,646
3,268
Knee High Naturalist Programs (16 programs)
Kid’s Birthday Party Rental Participants (started in 2005)
The numbers for fall reflect both a challenge with program participation and success with rentals of the new
Spring Creek Education Building. The category for “Group Program Visits” was lower due to reduced school
budgets and the lack of Connections Grant funds in Fall to assist the school groups. Special Event visitor counts
were also impacted by the wintery weather for the Historic Harvest Festival, which lowered attendance by more
than half from 2011. These numbers provide insight to the challenges the staff will address in 2013.
Molly A. Hetrick, Recreation Supervisor - Nature Center
Highlights of Park Operations
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150 picnic groups reserved park pavilions during September and October.
Staff performed ongoing park maintenance including turf / plant maintenance, trash, recycling, leaf collection,
facility repairs, vehicle and equipment maintenance, etc.
All wooden park benches at the Overlook section of Tudek Park have been refurbished. This project will
continue at all parks in 2013, as weather permits.
Staff worked with Ferguson Township staff and contractors for the Tudek Phase 3 improvements, as well as
projects at Tudek Dog Park and at Park Hills Park.
Starting 1 Nov 2012, CRPR assumed maintenance responsibilities at Bernel Road Park from Patton Township.
Staff coordinated and assisted with the geo-technical testing at Whitehall Road Regional Park.
Staff performed water system winterization at all parks; assisted with the winterization at the two pools.
Staff replenished playground safety surface materials and repaired several play structures across the region.
With the cooperation of Ferguson Township and State College Borough, CRPR provided assistance with the
Annual Holiday Tree for the Region.
Jim R. Carpenter, Parks Supervisor
Report coordinated by Niki Tourscher & Todd Roth
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