Park Forest Village, Pennsylvania
Park Forest Village is a community of 8,624 people in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Park Forest Village
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 46 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Management, State Theatre, Ag Hill Complex and Camelot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Park Forest Village
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About Park Forest Village
Park Forest Village is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Patton and Ferguson townships, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 8,831 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Park Forest Village, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Management
School · 2.4 mi
Hospitality school in Pennsylvania, United States
State Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
Non-profit community theater and movie theater in State College, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks10
Ag Hill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic buildings at Penn State in State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Camelot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
State college in Pennsylvania, USA
Centre Furnace Mansion House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
College Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Farmers' High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in State College, United States of America
Holmes-Foster-Highlands Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
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Tudek Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Native American archaeological site (stone quarry) in Pennsylvania
Palmer Museum of Art
Museum · 2.2 mi
Art museum at the Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Patton Woods Nature Recreation Area
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
2950 Circleville Road, State College
24/7
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes46
Applebee's
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
12 Colonnade Way, State College
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Bagel Love Café
Cafe · Sandwich, Bagel · 0.7 mi
2122 North Atherton Street, State College
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
Brothers Pizza
Restaurant · Italian Pizza · 1.2 mi
231 Northland Center, State College
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:00
Champ's Sports Grill
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
1611 North Atherton Street, State College
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
College Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
1631 North Atherton Street, State College
Mo,We-Su 11:00-21:30; Tu off
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
215 Colonnade Boulevard, State College
Su, Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 07:00-22:00
Crazy Boil
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.0 mi
1617 North Atherton Street, State College
Mo 11:30-21:00; Tu off; We-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30; Su...
Fire & Fig Grill
Restaurant · Persian · 1.5 mi
1100 North Atherton Street, State College
Tu-Th 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-22:30; Sa...
Fuji Jade Garden & My Thai
Restaurant · Thai, Asian · 1.1 mi
287 Northland Center, State College
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Gudong Hot Pot Delivery
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 mi
1212 North Atherton Street, State College
Mo-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:30-21:00
Hoss's Steak & Sea House
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak · 1.1 mi
1450 North Atherton Street, State College
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
34 more on the map.
History
Park Forest Village, created in 1956, was the first large suburban development near State College. This neighborhood won several national awards for its design, which moved away from the straight streets and clear cutting typical of post World War II suburban developments. The use of gracefully curved streets and the retention of trees established a pattern for future developments everywhere.
From the History section of Park Forest Village, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship11
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.8 mi
851 Science Park Road, State College
Park Forest Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
3030 Carnegie Drive, State College
Park Forest Village United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
1833 Park Forest Avenue, State College
Islamic Center of Central Pennsylvania
Place of worship · 1.7 mi
709 West Park Avenue, State College
State College Church of Christ
Church · 1.6 mi
405 Hillcrest Avenue, State College
Stepping Stones Community Church
Church · 0.9 mi
848 Science Park Road, State College
Woodycrest United Methodist Church
Church · 1.1 mi
219 West Clearview Avenue, State College
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging11
State College, PA Supercharger
EV charging · 1.2 mi
223 Colonnade Boulevard, State College
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare5
Geisinger Careworks Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
1630 North Atherton Street, State College
Map of Park Forest Village
154 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 20°F | 2.9 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 11.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 9.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 59°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for State College Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Centre County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-12-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
State College Regional Airport (SCE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- State College 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Houserville 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Lemont 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Pine Grove Mills 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Ramblewood 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Boalsburg 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Bellefonte 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Milesburg 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Centre Hall 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Belleville 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Old Main - Penn State, Penn State iGEM 2008, Public domain
- Centre Furnace Mansion House Apr 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Tudek Site, Ruhrfisch ( talk ) 04:12, 18 March 2011 (UTC), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holmes-Foster-Highlands Historic District, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camelot (State College, Pennsylvania) 1, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Calorimeter, Infoadder2010, CC BY-SA 3.0
- College Heights Historic District, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zapatella quercusphellos - iNaturalist 73423482, Andy Deans, CC BY 4.0
- ISS047-E-61967 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-61966 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS026-E-32594 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-61968 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-295116 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Monarch Butterfly at Tudek Park, JohnDziak, CC0
- Stetsinger Butterfly Garden at Tom Tudek Memorial Park, State College, Pennsylvania, JohnDziak, CC0
- 2021-10-27 22 59 03 A Triple Chocolate Meltdown at the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-27 22 46 18 The chicken quesadilla portion of the Classic Combo at the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-27 22 04 25 View of the State College Applebee's at night along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-27 22 59 29 A Triple Chocolate Meltdown at the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yellow pan trap, Frost Museum, CC BY 2.0
- 2021-10-27 22 31 40 Glass of Sierra Mist at the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-08-29 22 10 31 Interior of the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-27 22 15 21 Interior of the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bombus griseocollis male (14685962486), Photo by Andy Deans (CC BY 2.0) Frost Museum, CC BY 2.0
- 2021-10-27 22 46 28 The mozzarella sticks portion of the Classic Combo at the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-27 22 46 54 The celery sticks portion of the Classic Combo at the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-27 22 46 08 Classic Combo at the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-08-29 23 44 43 Interior of the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-27 22 46 50 The honey barbecue wings portion of the Classic Combo at the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-27 22 03 43 View of the State College Applebee's at night along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-27 22 06 20 Interior of the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-27 22 46 34 The spinach artichoke dip portion of the Classic Combo at the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-27 22 46 42 The tortilla chips portion of the Classic Combo at the State College Applebee's along Colonnade Way in Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Otto's Beer Cans, SLM185, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tie-Matic, Aerra Carnicom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walmart - panoramio (6), thomasrive, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kokkocynips decidua 1, Andy Deans, CC BY 4.0
- WEMR station State College, PA jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY 4.0
- Cortinarius corrugatus 332167257, Cecil Smith, CC BY 4.0
- Cortinarius corrugatus 332167264, Cecil Smith, CC BY 4.0
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