Top Reasons to Make Ebensburg Your Home
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Recreation
- Ghost Town Trail: 36 miles of hiking and biking trails.
- Ebensburg Swimming Pool: Renovated in 2014, offers fun for all ages.
- Young Peoples Community Center: Operates a fitness center and provides recreational opportunities for young residents.
- Ebensburg Tennis Center: Hosts 3 indoor courts and 3 outdoor courts for play, lessons, and tournaments.
- Memorial Field: Venue for soccer, baseball, and basketball.
- Lake Rowena: Popular for trout fishing and family outings.
Events
- Art in Bloom (Spring)
- Wheels & Wings (Summer)
- PotatoFest (Fall)
- Dickens of a Christmas (Winter)
- Year-round events and concerts.
Small Town Community
- Hidden gem with nice little community feel.
- Neighborhood sidewalks along tree-lined streets, Victorian lights in downtown, large front porches, well-kept lawns, beautiful parks, low crime.
Schools
- Central Cambria School District: High standard of education.
- Holy Name Elementary School and Bishop Carroll High School: Equally impressive choices.
- Nearby universities: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ), Mount Aloysius College, St. Francis University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Penn State campuses at State College and Altoona.
Location
- Situated along Route 22, one hour from State College to the east and Pittsburgh to the west.
- Short drive down Route 219 to Johnstown, Route 422 takes you to Indiana.
Sports
- Residents root for Pittsburgh’s Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins.
- Altoona Curve: Double-A affiliate of the Pirates in the Eastern League.
- State College Spikes: Single-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals in the New York-Penn League.
- Johnstown Tomahawks: NAHL hockey team.
- Skiing at Blue Knob Resort, Seven Springs Resort, and Hidden Valley Resort.
- Ebensburg Country Club: 18 scenic holes of golfing. Other courses nearby in Loretto and Cresson.
Friendly People
- Residents are very friendly and welcoming neighbors.
- Take pride in their town, enjoy volunteering to contribute to events and community organizations.
The Seasons
- Elevation of 2,140 feet in the Allegheny Mountains.
- Enjoy all four seasons; hottest days in summer and snowiest days in winter remain manageable.
- Blossoms of spring and gorgeous colors of fall are welcome sights every year.
Homes
- Variety of home types available: larger luxurious homes in Emerald Estates, nice but affordable newer homes in Crestwood Estates, large historic homes in Ebensburg proper.
- Senior housing available in group settings.
- Plenty of choices for rental homes and apartments.
Emergency Services
- Dauntless Fire Company, Ebensburg Area Ambulance Association, and Ebensburg Borough Police Department.
- Two urgent care centers: MedWELL UrgentCare (operated by Conemaugh Health System) and iCare Urgent Care.
- Region served by Conemaugh Hospital in Johnstown, Miners Medical Center in Northern Cambria, and UPMC in Altoona.
Area Attractions
- Live performances at Windber’s Arcadia Theatre, The Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown, Cresson Lake Playhouse, and Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown.
- Outdoors at Prince Gallitzin State Park, Canoe Creek State Park, or Yellow Creek State Park.
- History at Altoona’s famous Horseshoe Curve, Railroaders Memorial Museum, Allegheny Portage Railroad, or Johnstown Flood Museum.
Shopping
- Downtown Ebensburg remains active and vibrant with specialty shops.
- Larger shopping plazas on the edge of town, major shopping malls in Johnstown, Altoona, and Indiana.
Dining & Entertainment
- Downtown bars/restaurants: The Castle Pub, Pour on Center, Our Station House, and Clark Powell’s.
- Restaurants with lighter fare: Everyday Gourmet, Italian Village, Rik N’ Niks, and Pizza Hut.
- Chinese cuisine: Hong Xin Garden.
- Live entertainment at Pour on Center, Our Station House & The Castle Pub during the week.
Churches
- Grace Church of God, Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, Ebensburg Presbyterian, Ebensburg United Methodist, First Christian Church, First United Church of Christ, and Holy Name Catholic Church.
Amusement Parks
- Short drive to Lakemont Park & the Island Waterpark in Altoona, DelGrosso’s Amusement Park near Tyrone, Idlewild & Soak Zone near Ligonier, and Pittsburgh’s historic Kennywood Park.
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