Windber Recreation Park and Pool

The pool here is the real draw on a hot Pennsylvania summer day — slides, a splash area, and prices that won’t make you wince at the gate. But honestly, the park itself is worth the trip even when you’re not swimming, with a basketball court, open field, and walking paths that edge right up toward the woods. Pack a cooler and claim one of the picnic tables near the BBQ area early if you’re coming on a weekend, because locals know this place fills up fast. Dogs are welcome too, which you don’t always get at parks with this much going on.