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Multipurpose Activities Center - Penn State-Mont Alto Nittany Lions

Richard Smith

Photos by Richard Smith, Stadium Journey


Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 2.57

Multipurpose Activities Center 1 Campus Dr

Mont Alto, PA 17237

Year Opened: 1992 Capacity: 1,500

 

Another Penn State

Penn State-Mont Alto is a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University located in Mont Alto, PA approximately 45 minutes south of Harrisburg, PA. There are a little less than 1000 full-time students who attend the university. The Pennsylvania State University is a geographically dispersed university with campuses located throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Most people only know of the flagship University Park campus.

Penn State-Mont Alto teams participate as members of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). The Nittany Lions are also a member of the Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC). All members of PSUAC are Penn State Commonwealth campus with team nicknames such as Lions, Roaring Lions, and Nittany Lions. Mont Alto's teams use the Nittany Lions name. It seems like it could get confusing at times.

Penn State Mont Alto has nine four-year and seven two-year degree programs. The school began in 1903 as the Pennsylvania State Forest Academy and the forest technology is still well regarded to this date. In 1929 the Forest Academy merged with Pennsylvania State University, establishing Penn State Mont Alto.

We attended the venue during a men's and women's doubleheader and the images are from the women's action. The experience should be the same no matter what game you attend.

Food & Beverage 1

There is no permanent concession stand, although vending machines are available.


Atmosphere 3

The arena is a gym that is similar to many high school gyms. Because of the size, it can get loud pretty quickly depending on the game's action.


Neighborhood 3

Penn State Mont Alto has a small population of 1,580. There is not much to do around town as the university covers most of the small community.


Frank's Taste of Italy is the only restaurant in town. You would need to go to Chambersburg, Gettysburg, or Emmitsburg across the line in Maryland for more options.


Fans 3

There were a decent number of fans in attendance and they were quite enthusiastic.  You are also likely to find a good number of fans of the opposing teams as many of the opposing schools are located close by.


Access 2

Penn State Mont Alto is located in a small town with only small roads leading to it. It is not difficult to find but it is in a very rural setting.


Parking should be easy even during weeknight games.


Return on Investment 4

There is no cost to attend a game at Penn State-York and the parking is free.

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Extras 2

We liked the lion statue in the lobby.


There is a nice display of Penn State-Mont Alto's athletic history in the building's lobby.


Final Thoughts

The simple gymnasium at Penn State-Mont Alto is a fun place to watch a game.

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