Tudek Park: Guided Outing
Thu, May 21
|Tom Tudek Memorial Park
This 91-acre area includes a community garden, dog park, small horse farm, playground, pavilions, 61 acres of passive land, and the 3-acre Snetsinger Butterfly Garden.
Dates & Times
May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Tom Tudek Memorial Park, 400 Herman Dr, State College, PA 16803, USA
About the event
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Join us on this week's Guided Outings where members of the Master Gardeners will give us a tour of the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden!
Tom Tudek Memorial Park, the most frequently visited park in the Centre region, is home to the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden Habitat (SBG), an educational site of approximately 3 acres located in the northwest portion of the park. It’s a diverse ecosystem with over 40 species of resident butterflies, many native bees and birds, and hundreds of native plants that serve as food and shelter for pollinators and other wildlife.
One of ClearWater Conservancy’s first projects, Tom Tudek Memorial Park was a proposed site for a shopping mall in the 1970’s before citizens organized to prevent its development. The Tudek Family generously donated much of the land for the park in 1990, and today this 91-acre area includes a community garden, dog park, small horse farm, playground and pavilions, 61 acres of passive land, and the 3-acre Snetsinger Butterfly Garden.
Difficulty: Easy
Hike Distance (miles): 0.60
Elevation: 25 ft
How to Prepare for Your Outing
Required Items
Sturdy, closed‑toe shoes for all outings
A filled water bottle (at least 32 oz per adult)
Please note: Most sites do not have water‑filling stations, so bring all the water you’ll need.
Recommended Items
Sun protection: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and lightweight long sleeves
Insect protection: insect repellent, long sleeves, and/or long pants
Reschedule Policy
Because of the frequency and nature of our wellness sessions, adventure hikes, and guided outings, we are unable to reschedule these events. For special-topic programs, we will make every effort to reschedule when possible. If a special-topic event is postponed, participants will be notified with updated details as soon as they are available.
All programs are held rain or shine. In the event of a cancellation for severe weather, registrants will be contacted by email and/or phone, and it will be announced on our website, Facebook, and Instagram.