Great park! Very clean and well maintained. The farm side of the park (off Circleville) is used…read moreheavily for youth soccer and picnics. My kids loved the playgrounds when they were younger

Simple large open space, well groomed, larger playground, baseball, tennis, frisbee golf, longer…read morewalking path.

This park is so nice, clean, and inviting. I wish you didn't have to pay to unlock the soccer…read more(football) goals.

This park has gotten a recent face-lift, as it gained a new play structure in the summer of 2013…read more It was the result of a joint venture between a non-profit (KaBoom!), the Pennsylvania Municipal League, and State College - built with the help of 175 volunteers, and with the inspiration from kids' drawings! This is a great place to visit if you have active kids, especially if they love to climb. There are all sorts of ladders & tunnels to climb, plus some of the longest slides in State College. The play structures for the younger & older kids are right next to each other, so the kids were mostly running back & forth between them, rather than staying on the structure that was designated for their age group. The other cool thing in this park is an updated merry-go-round. Kids either climb inside and ride that way, or they hang from the ropes/bars, but regardless of how they ride - it seems like fun! The original play equipment is still there, so there are still a few swings just across the field from the new park. Orchard Park is huge - it covers nearly 20 acres, and includes a walking/bike path, basketball & tennis courts, soccer fields, an amphitheater, picnic areas, ... and bathrooms (right next to the older playground.) To reach the new play area, just drive a ways down Bayberry Dr. (from Blue Course), and the playground is right behind the parking area. The official address is: (1060-1106 Bayberry Dr. State College, PA)

Very nice training facility. I loved this place and it was really good. Only downside is the goals…read moreare short for adults, but very good for kids, I would highly recommend this place.

grateful that there are facilities around for kids to blow off some steam and participate in…read moreorganized team sports during the colder months. There are plenty of seating and parking which is nice and a few vending machines. Be warned they have dipping dots and the kids will want it. You may take home some little rubber balls of turf in your shoes.

I LOVE Rapid Transit. The store is staffed--on the "shoe side"--by athletes who know what they are…read moretalking about. The Rapid Transit staff gave me fantastic advice on shoes several years ago and I have gratefully stuck with the same brand and model since. So, obviously service is top-notch. I am also happy to share that prices are competitive with--or cheaper than--certain big box sports stores. My shoes were 20% less than the big box retailer's price. Rapid Transit also has a great selection of Penn State gear for Nittany Lion fans. Shop local. Shop quality. Shop Rapid Transit.

Probably closer to four stars, but the guys working here were so nice and helpful that their…read morefriendliness and charm went a long way with me today. We came in looking for deals on some white Penn State gear for next week's white out and was not disappointed in the selection of items available at a very reasonable price. Hats were $28-35 and the hooded sweatshirts were a nice $45. Running shoes (we only checked the prices for comparison) were a little more expensive than the chains, but supporting local businesses could justify the difference in cost. I don't think you'll find Nike and other major brands, but you will find something!

My son's coach, #17 Dom Francis, got us 'into' this branch of soccer. It holds the middle between…read moreindoor soccer, futsal with some ice hockey rules. The staff is awesome in allowing the children to participate with aspects of the game like being ballboys, allowing the kids to run in with the mascot and the players. If you contact the Heat general manager, he'll be able to set you up with any packet you may want. The games are often high scoring with the Heat getting better each season through management of Pat Healey. We are hopeful that in time the Heat will be reliving its glory days of old! The tickets are often between 15-20 dollars but special deals are often available. The venue is pleasant enough with concession stands where you can buy all kinds of drinks, including beer, foods and snacks. Be prepared to bring some wipes for your seat if you attend a game shortly after the Farmshow in January due to dusty conditions.

The Harrisburg Heat was re-founder in 2012, and currently plays in the Major Arena Soccer League…read more They are sponsored by Brenner Nissan & play at the large arena of the Farm Show Complex. Game tickets run $13.00 - $20.00, and parking can be about $10. They frequently have groupons, giveaways or promotions to offset this cost. By no stretch of the imagination are they considered a good team, but they are the local indoor soccer club to visit. 2015-2016 season was kind of disappointing, with only 1 victory over the Syracuse Silver Knights. They usually team up with local businesses to offer Clinics, mini Summer Camps, 1 day sessions, etc. Fun way to kill some time in winter. Current general manager & part-owner is Wink 104's John Wilsbach.

Best professional soccer in Harrisburg. Not crazy about the venue, but I suppose it's the best we…read morecan hope for under the circumstances. Sight lines aren't great, pretty much what you'd expect in a baseball stadium. Concessions are minimal, but still offer some craft beer, pizza, fries and Spot dogs. Parking about $4 in the adjacent lot, or park at a metered space in the city and walk across the Market Street Bridge.