Picnicana Park
9150 Old French Road
Waterford, PA 16441
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 the purchase and development of parks and recreational facilities. With a grant from this fund, Summit Township purchased Picnicana in the early 1970s.
Park Hours
Sunday – Thursday | 10am – 10pm
Friday & Saturday | 10am – 11pm
Picnicana Park is comprised of over
34 wooded acres that offer:
3 Kitchens (available for rental)
2 Covered Picnic Pavilions
Accessible Public Restrooms
Multiple Playgrounds
ADA Wheelchair Swing
1.5 Miles of Walking Trails
Basketball Courts
Volleyball / Pickleball Courts
Softball Field
Horseshoe Courts
Park Rental
Open from May 1st to October 15th, fully equipped kitchens and pavilions are available for rent beginning
September 15th for Summit Township Residents
October 1st for Non-Residents
(unless September 15th or October 1st fall on a Saturday or a Sunday, then the date will be moved to the following Monday).
Walk-in reservations will begin September 15th at 8:00 am. Residents may park in front of the Municipal Building and take a number.
Phone-in reservations can be made by calling (814) 868-9686 ext. 222.
Please note that walk-ins are given priority over phone calls on September 15th.
Weekday Rates
(Monday – Friday)
Summit Residents Receive a 50% Discount Off Rental Price Shown*
$525
Basic
Kitchen
1 Pavilion
Rental: $375
Deposit: $150
$675
Basic
Kitchen
2 Pavilions
Rental: $525
Deposit: $150
$625
Upgraded
Kitchen
1 Pavilion
Rental: $475
Deposit: $150
$775
Upgraded
Kitchen
2 Pavilions
Rental: $625
Deposit: $150
Weekend Rates
(Saturday & Sunday)
Summit Residents Receive a 50% Discount Off Rental Price Shown*
$675
Basic
Kitchen
1 Pavilion
Rental: $525
Deposit: $150
$875
Basic
Kitchen
2 Pavilions
Rental: $725
Deposit: $150
$775
Upgraded
Kitchen
1 Pavilion
Rental: $625
Deposit: $150
$975
Upgraded
Kitchen
2 Pavilions
Rental: $825
Deposit: $150
$1025
Upgraded
Kitchen &
Kitchen #1
2 Pavilions
Rental: $875
Deposit: $150
*The 50% discount for resident rates are based on a Summit Township resident hosting a personal function, i.e., Graduation Party, Family Reunion, etc. That resident must be the contact, must provide the deposit from their personal checking account, and will receive any refunded deposit at their place of residence. A person who is both a Summit Resident and Owner of a Summit Business may host a function for that Summit Business and is eligible for the 50% discount. Only (1) discounted picnic per household may be scheduled per year.
Click Here for the Picnicana Rules & Regulations
If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation, please contact Gina at (814) 868-9686 ext. 222
PICNICANA IMPROVEMENTS
In January of 2008, the old kitchen facility was demolished and replaced with a new building complete with three separate, fully equipped kitchens. Kitchen #3 also has available a multi-purpose room (25′ x 22′) equipped with tables and chairs. The parking area has been increased and paved with more lighting. A new flagpole has been installed and increased lighting throughout the picnic area.
In the summer of 2014, 1.5 miles of wooded trails were created on the Park Property. These trails meander through the mixed hardwood forest and involve two stream crossings of the small tributary to LeBoeuf Creek, which runs through the center of the park property.
In the summer of 2016, two footbridges were installed at the stream crossings along the trail and the parking area was expanded to accommodate larger events.