Prouty Place State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prouty Place State Park |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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Prouty Run at Prouty Place State Park
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 Prouty Place State Park
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Summit, Potter, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Established | 1925 |
| Governing body | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
| Website | Prouty Place State Park |
Prouty Place State Park is a small state park in Pennsylvania, United States. It covers about 5 acres (2 hectares) in Summit Township, Potter County. The park is located about 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Pennsylvania Route 44. You can find it along Prouty Road, close to Long Toe Road, near Sweden Valley.
This park is a great spot for people who love the outdoors. It offers places to start your adventures for hiking, hunting, and fishing. These activities take place in the huge Susquehannock State Forest nearby. Prouty Place is a perfect rest stop for hikers and other visitors exploring the wild areas of Potter County.
Park History
Prouty Place was first used as a special campground by the Pennsylvania Department of Forestry. This was from 1922 to 1925. During the Great Depression, a time when many people faced economic hardship, the Civilian Conservation Corps helped build the park. This group of young men worked on public projects between 1935 and 1938. They built the picnic area and the places where campsites used to be.
Prouty Place State Park officially became part of the Pennsylvania State Parks system in 1957. The park is also very close to the Susquehannock Trail System. A short path connects the park directly to this larger trail network.
How the Park is Managed
In 2000, Prouty Place State Park became part of the Hills Creek State Park complex. This means it's grouped together with seven other state parks in Potter and Tioga counties for easier management. The park is overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
How Big is Prouty Place?
Prouty Place State Park is one of the smallest state parks in Pennsylvania. As of 2009, it was tied for the second smallest. It covers only 5 acres (2 hectares). Another park, Upper Pine Bottom State Park, which is a picnic area in Lycoming County, is also 5 acres. Only Sand Bridge State Park, which is another picnic area, is even smaller.
