Residents participating in the master planning process for Songbird Sanctuary Park
An ad hoc committee that is creating a master plan for Songbird Sanctuary Park organized and led two public meetings for discussion. The committee welcomed a combined total of 20 or more residents July 10 and 20 at the cul-de-sac on Owens Drive. This passive recreation area and pollinator garden is located behind The Waffle Shop on West College Avenue.
Ferguson Township also invited residents to complete an online survey to identify and prioritize their hopes
for the park.
The committee of residents and individuals represents The State College Bird Club, Nittany Bike Association, the Centre County Master Gardeners, and the Ferguson Township Parks and Recreation Committee. The Parks and Recreation Committee will review residents’ recommendations as the master planning process continues.
The committee’s guiding principle during the master planning process is keeping the Park in its natural
state to preserve its environmental benefits, providing a few passive park features for recreation,
and preserving the privacy of the surrounding neighborhoods.
To date, residents express most support for these passive park features:
- Walking dirt paths
- Invasive plant management
- Benches
Residents with questions or comments about the Songbird Sanctuary Park Master Plan are encouraged to contact Centrice Martin, Assistant to the Township Manager, by email.
View the Centre Daily Times coverage of the first public meeting on July 10th here.
Review the Songbird Sanctuary Master Plan here.
