Recreation in Pine Grove Mills
The village of Pine Grove Mills is nestled at the foot of Tussey Ridge, downstream from thousands of acres of Rothrock State Forest. To the north of town lies rolling agricultural lands that offer scenic biking routes. Slightly farther recreational opportunities abound in places like Fairbrook Park, Rock Springs, Spruce Creek, Scotia State Gamelands, Musser Gap, Shingletown Gap and State College. To the south over Tussey Ridge, residents don’t have far to travel to reach Stone Valley Recreation Area, Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center, Whipple Dam State Park, Greenwood Furnace State Park, and with slightly more effort, the shores of Raystown Lake – the largest body of water within the borders of Pennsylvania.
From deep forest to open fields, large lakes to cold-water creeks, Pine Grove Mills has nearly unlimited access to the natural resources and parks of Central PA. This theme examines how these resources can be more accessible and integrated into the community to promote livability, health, enjoyment, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
- Strengthen connections to Rothrock
- Improve parking/access to trailheads
- Improve signage and mapping
- Improve bicycle connections in Pine Grove Mills
- Improve bicycle connections to Scotia, Musser Gap, and Into State College