Picnicana Park began as a privately owned picnic area in 1951.  Located on the west side of Old French Road, Township residents, Catherine and Andrew F. Klaus, were the original owners.  The Klaus family chose the name Picnicana, taken from a German word meaning fest or feast.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania made Project 70 funds available to municipalities for purchase and development of parks and recreational facilities.  With a grant from this fund, Summit Township purchased Picnicana in the early 1970s.  Over 24 wooded acres offer 2 covered picnic pavilions, modern handicapped accessible restrooms, a softball field, 2 horseshoe courts, a sand volleyball court, 2 basketball courts and playground equipment.  A fully equipped double kitchen and pavilions are available for rental.  Reservations for the following summer are taken beginning October 1, phone 868-9686.  The Summit Township Recreational Board offers a six-week summer day camp program for children at this park.

Community Park

Summit Community Park, located to the west of the municipal complex on Old French Road, was completed in 1984.  Three soccer fields, three baseball fields and a combination concession, storage and restroom facility plus playground equipment for the 10-and-under age group make this a busy facility all summer and into the fall.

Erie Area Information

Erie and the surrounding area offers a multitude of recreational opportunities for your enjoyment.  The Erie area is home to Presque Isle State Park which is located on a peninsula approximately 3,200 acres in area, extending into Lake Erie.  Presque Isle provides seven miles of sandy beaches for swimming, a network of nature trails for hiking and bird watching, a 10.2 mile multi-purpose trail for walking, jogging, biking and rollerblading, cook tents and shelters for family picnics, some of the finest boating, fishing and water skiing available, and world class sunsets.

Erie offers cultural and entertainment options for everyone.  You can enjoy the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra, the Erie Playhouse, touring Broadway shows, classical ballet and nationally known comedians at the historic Warner Theatre, as well as internationally known musical groups at the Erie Civic Center.  The Erie Museum and Erie Planetarium, the Children's Museum and the Erie Art Museum offer exhibits and educational programming designed to promote learning and fun.  The Blasco Memorial Library and Erie Maritime Museum, on Erie's waterfront, offer a wide range of multi-media and interactive exhibits, coupled with lively interpretive programs.  The Erie Zoo offers extensive animal and plant collections from the far corners of the globe.

Erie presents sporting events at the Erie Civic Center and Jerry Uht Park, a 6,000 seat facility located in the heart of downtown Erie.  The Erie Seawolves, a Class AA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, play a 71 game home schedule as a member of the Eastern League.  The Erie Otters, a member of the Ontario Hockey League, feature many of the finest young players in the world.  These athletes are the future stars of the National Hockey League.

Outside the city, you can take a drive through wooded hills, farms and vineyards. Visit the covered bridges of Erie County, or stop and enjoy some of the finest shopping available at the Millcreek Mall.  

Whether it's the beach, ballet or baseball, you'll find it in the Erie area!

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