Parks & Recreation in Peters Township, PA

Peters Township offers parks, walking and biking trails, athletic fields, playgrounds and community recreation facilities. From sports and concerts at Peterswood Park to wooded walks at Peters Lake Park, outings along the Montour Trail and seasonal water play at Rolling Hills Aqua Park, residents have a variety of ways to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.

Rolling Hills Aqua Park

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What Are the Major Parks in Peters Township?

Peterswood Park, Peters Lake Park and Rolling Hills Park are three of Peters Township’s major outdoor destinations, offering everything from sports fields and playgrounds to lakeside trails and seasonal water play.

Peterswood Park
This park spans more than 133 acres and includes ball fields, multi-use sports fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters and an outdoor amphitheater. It is also home to the Peters Township Community Recreation Center, making it a central location for recreation and community activities.

Peters Lake Park
For a quieter outdoor experience, this 189-acre park offers a wooded setting, a natural walking trail, fishing access and kayak launches. It’s a place to enjoy the water, take a walk or spend time outdoors surrounded by trees.

Rolling Hills Park
This park covers more than 90 acres and features a great lawn, playground, picnic shelters and a walking trail with access to the Arrowhead Trail. The Rolling Hills Aqua Park adds seasonal water play, including slides, a toddler play area and a large dumping bucket.

Smaller neighborhood parks—including Elm Grove, Rees, Venetia and Old Trail—provide additional recreation spaces throughout the township.

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What Are the Costs to Use the PT Aqua Park?

Rolling Hills Aqua Park offers daily admission and season passes for both Peters Township residents and non-residents. Published prices for the 2026 season are:

Admission Option	Township Residents	Non-Residents
Day pass, per person	$3.50	$7
Season pass, includes up to 4 people	$50	$100
Each additional person on a season pass	$5	$10

For birthdays and gatherings, two-hour party room rentals cost $225 for residents or $450 for non-residents. Two-hour shelter rentals cost $175 for residents or $350 for non-residents. Both options include 30 admission passes, with additional passes available for purchase.

The Aqua Park is a cashless facility and is located at 110 Warriors Way, McMurray. Prices and operating schedules may change from season to season, so check the township’s website before planning your visit.

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Where Can I Walk or Hike in Peters Township?

Peters Township offers paved trails for everyday walks and wooded paths for a more natural setting. Some of the main places to explore include:

Arrowhead Trail / Montour Trail
The Arrowhead Trail is a 3.5-mile paved section of the Montour Trail running from Route 19 to Brush Run Road. It provides space for walking, jogging and cycling, with connections to the broader trail network for longer outings.

Peters Lake Park
Located at 560 Center Church Road, Peters Lake Park offers a wooded setting and a ¾-mile woodchip walking trail. It’s an option for a short nature walk with lake views. Expect a natural surface rather than a paved path.

Peterswood Park
Peterswood Park includes a fitness trail and access points to the Arrowhead Trail. You can combine a walk with a playground visit, picnic or other activities within the park.

Rolling Hills Park
Rolling Hills Park has a walking trail with access to the Arrowhead Trail, along with open lawn areas, picnic shelters and a playground.

For a paved outing, start with the Arrowhead Trail. For a wooded walk, consider Peters Lake Park. Check park maps and current conditions before heading out.

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Where Are the Playgrounds and Family Recreation Areas?

Peters Township offers playgrounds, sports fields, seasonal water play and indoor recreation. Use this location guide to find a park or recreation facility. Select a name for its location and directions.

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What Athletic Fields, Courts and Sports Facilities Are Available?

Peters Township offers outdoor athletic fields, tennis and pickleball courts, indoor gymnasiums and a skate park, with facilities spread throughout the community.

Peterswood Park
A major location for organized sports, Peterswood Park includes five ball fields and four multi-use fields. The park also has a skate park behind the Community Recreation Center.

Peters Township Tennis Center
The Tennis Center features nine tennis courts—four clay courts and five hard courts—plus four pickleball courts. Indoor tennis, instruction and court reservations provide options for players throughout the year.

Community Recreation Center
The center offers two full-size gymnasiums for scheduled sports and open-gym activities, along with an elevated indoor walking and running track. Check the current schedule for available activities and times.

Neighborhood Sports Fields
Additional facilities include a soccer field and ball field at Elm Grove Park, a ball field and multi-use field at Rees Park, and two T-ball fields and a multi-use field at Venetia Park.

Field and court availability varies with league schedules, programs and reservations. Check with the township for access requirements, fees and current schedules.

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Where and What Is Canonsburg Lake?

Canonsburg Lake is a 76-acre recreational lake near Route 19, spanning Peters Township and North Strabane Township in Washington County. Owned by Pennsylvania and managed by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, it provides public access for fishing and boating.

Visitors can enjoy kayaking, canoeing and shoreline fishing, with a public boat launch, parking and an accessible fishing pier. The lake is stocked with trout. Boats are limited to paddle-powered vessels and those with electric motors operating at slow, no-wake speed.

For Peters Township residents, the lake offers another place to spend time outdoors close to the Route 19 shopping and dining corridor. Canonsburg Lake and Peters Lake Park are separate destinations, so check the location when planning your visit.

Before launching a boat or fishing, review the Fish and Boat Commission’s current permit, registration and fishing requirements.

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What Does the Peters Township Recreation Center Offer?

The Peters Township Community Recreation Center, located at 700 Meredith Drive in Venetia, offers indoor recreation, classes and community activities at Peterswood Park.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Two full-size gymnasiums for sports, scheduled activities and open-gym sessions.
• An elevated indoor walking and running track, with ten laps equaling one mile.
• A fitness room for instructor-led classes.
• A multipurpose room, classroom and conference room for programs, meetings and gatherings.
• A lobby with games, concessions and lounge space.

Programs serve a range of ages and interests, including children’s activities, fitness classes, sports and seasonal events. Offerings vary throughout the year, so review the current schedule for available classes, age requirements and registration fees.

The center also offers birthday party packages and facility rentals. Outside, a skate park sits behind the building, with Peterswood Park’s other recreation areas nearby.

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