Outdoor Facilities
Sand Volleyball Courts
There are two sand volleyball courts located on campus adjacent to the on-campus apartments. These courts are generally available to students, faculty, and staff. The courts are reserved for two weeks during each fall semester for the intramural sand volleyball tournament.
Behrend Fields
The Behrend Fields, located between Logan House and the main entrance to campus, comprise four multi-purpose athletic fields and a putting green. The fields are used for varsity soccer, intramurals, and class instruction. They accommodate a variety of play configurations, including flag football and softball. The intramural field space is available for use any time by students, faculty, and staff. The varsity field space, however, is for authorized use only. Questions concerning the use of outdoor field space should be directed to the facilities coordinator at 814-898-6280.
Tennis Courts
Located adjacent to Erie Hall are six lighted tennis courts available for use by Penn State Erie students, faculty, and staff. Court reservations are not needed at any time. The courts are reserved throughout each semester for varsity tennis practice and matches. Questions concerning availability of the tennis courts should be directed to the facilities coordinator at 814-898-6280.
The college's baseball and softball complex, located adjacent to the main campus entrance off Station Road, opened in 2001. The complex features a built-in irrigation system, seventy-foot in-ground dugouts, batting cages, bullpens, scoreboards, a full warning track, permanent fences, a concession stand, and scorekeepers' stations. These fields are reserved for use by varsity teams and for special camps.
Wintergreen Gorge
Beautiful walking and hiking paths make their way through the Wintergreen Gorge, which is located near the Engineering Complex.