The Venue
Crichton McCormick Park
In 1921, fourteen acres of land were donated from the estate of Henry B. McCormick to Portage Borough with a restriction that it be used only as a park. In 1954, 32.21 acres of land were also donated from Rose Crichton; a widow of one of Portage's pioneer coal operators, Mr. A.B. Crichton Sr. The donation of land was also restricted for use only as a park. Thanks to these two families' generosity, Portage has a beautiful park to offer its citizens.
Getting Here
Driving directions
From Johnstown:
Follow PA-56 E/Johnstown Expressway, US-219 N and PA-53 N to Johnson Ave in Portage
Follow Johnson Ave to the intersection of Johnson and Hammer. Turn left at the intersection into the park.
From Altoona:
Get on I-99 S/US-220 S in Logan Township from 10th Ave and 17th St.
Continue on I-99 S/US-220 S. Take US-22 W to PA-53 S in Cresson Township. Take the PA-53 exit from US-22 W
Continue on PA-53 S. Turn left on Main St.
Turn right on Johnson Ave and follow it to the intersection of Johnson Ave and Hammer St. Turn Left at the intersection into the park.