Tudek Community Park stretches continuously beyond the average family park. It has playground equipment and places for picnics like most. A walking path weaves in and out of wooded areas around the park, encircling a butterfly garden, dog park and community garden plots with a horse barn nearby. It reminds me of Central Park in New York -- a little respite in a small city. Of course New York City is more urban than most places with a park, including State College. Still, both parks offer the feel that you're away from the rush and clatter of traffic, booming car stereos, sirens and the rush of modern life.
In the butterfly garden, an alien-looking "pod" grows:
The walking path, which bicyclists and runners also enjoy, winds into State College, coming out near the eastern end of College Avenue where it intersects the bypass. Near Tudek Park, there's plenty to see.
After passing these inquistive and friendly horses ...
...continuing up the grass path alongside the fence takes you outside the community gardens. Flowers and vines erupt along the fence and within the borders.
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