Recreation


York Township Recreation LogoThe York Township Recreation Department is dedicated to developing programs and facilities that will encourage healthy leisure lifestyles, strong family bonds, community pride and personal fulfillment for York Township citizens and the surrounding community.

York Township offers activities for residents of all ages in many different areas – Special Events, Bus Trips, Athletics and Leagues, Health and Fitness, and more!  With so many opportunities to participate in and enjoy recreational and leisure activities, why not check out what’s going on in York Township and come be a part of the fun!

Important Department/Program News (as of January 30, 2024)

DISCOUNT TICKETS

– R/C Theater Movie Tickets are available!

  Gate Price Selling Price Savings
Orange* $10 $7.50 $2.50
Grey** $10 $8.50 $1.50

*Orange Ticket (restricted)- This ticket is not valid during the first two weeks of a film’s release or when film/studio restrictions apply.  (See www.rctheatres.com for restrictions).

**Grey Ticket (unrestricted)-This ticket can be used on opening weekends.  Tickets can be upgraded to IMAX, 3D etc. at theatre for an additional cost.

 

EGG HUNTS!

The York Township Annual Egg Hunts will be held on Saturday, March 23! RAIN OR SHINE!

Tickets sales run from February 1 – March 20 and can be purchased in the Recreation Office. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED! Tickets are $3. Tickets must be redeemed for the proper age group!

NEW: Ry Guys Food Truck and Kona Ice will be at the hunts from 11:00am – 2:30pm.

Youth Egg Hunt:
Ages 3 & Under – begins at 12:00 pm
Ages 4-5 – begins at 12:30 pm
Ages 6-8 – begins at 1:00 pm
Ages 9-11 – begins at 1:30 pm
All youth egg hunts will be held at York Township Park on McWilliams Field or Soccer Field #2. Children ages 11 and under are invited to bring their baskets and have a hopping good time! 


Teen Egg Hunt:  Begins at 8:00 pm at York Township Park. This event is for youth in grades 7-12. Bring a flashlight to search for prize eggs in the dark! Each hunter will also receive a snack. 


Adult Egg Hunt:  Begins at 6:00 pm at York Township Park. This event is for the kid in anyone. Must be 19 or older to participate. Enjoy the hunt of eggs filled with prizes for adults. *Some prizes you may need to be 21 (with a valid ID) to claim.

Hunt Rules:

EVERYONE must have a ticket to participate.
Ticket is ONLY valid for the age group listed on the front of ticket.
Please arrive to the correct Egg Hunt at the York Township Park Building, 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
ABSOLUTELY NO ONE may touch/ pick up any eggs before a Township Official blows the whistle to start the hunt.
Prizes must be picked up at the prize table the day of the event.
Prizes may not be traded back in for something else.
While we make every attempt to make sure everyone who participates, collects eggs. We can’t guarantee everyone will win a prize(s).

 

Kid's Kingdom
Entrance to Kid’s Kingdom Playground

York Township Park System

York Township maintains nine (9) municipal parks. The centerpiece of our recreational facilities is  York Township Park, located on Oak Street about a half a block from South Queen Street. This park is home to Kid’s Kingdom, our largest playground that was renovated in 2013 with safety tile surfacing for easy accessibility to the site.  York Township Park also has the Park Building (a community room available for rent–see below), a walking trail, 2 other playgrounds, 3 pavilions, and more!

The York Township Public Works Department provides maintenance for the parks and fields.  A Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) is on staff and performs regular inspections of all of the Township’s playgrounds.

Click on the links below for more information about the different parks.

Park Amenities

Park Locations and Directions

Park Rules

Playground Rules–Coming Soon!

Rental Information

The facilities listed below may be rented by the public.  To rent one of them, please contact the Recreation Office at 717-741-3861 x142.

Photo at York Township Park of Building
Park Building at York Township Park

York Township Park Building

This building has a room that is perfect for meetings, parties, and family reunions!  The room is large enough to accommodate about 70 people.  It also has a kitchen and ice machine available for use.  Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the building, as well as the park.  Click the link below for more information on renting the Park Building.

Park Building Rental Information–Coming soon!

Pavilions

York Township Park has two (2) pavilions and one (1) gazebo that may be rented and most of the smaller parks have one (1) pavilion available for rent.  Call for more information on renting a pavilion.

Pavilion Information and Rental Fees–Coming soon!

Athletic Fields

Coming soon!

The Game Plan–York Township Recreation’s Activity Guide

The Game Plan is the Recreation Department’s activity guide and it is mailed to York Township residents three times a year as part of the York Township Newsletter.

Annual Report

The York Township Recreation Department Annual Report shows the different recreational highlights from 2022.  To see the full report, click on the link below.

2021 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report

Sponsorship Opportunities

York Township offers sponsorship opportunities to both organizations/businesses or residents of the community.  Click on the link below to see how you can become a sponsor.

2024 Sponsorship Opportunity

Visit York Township Recreation Department’s Website (external site)

The Recreation Department maintains an external site as well.  Please visit this site for full details on programs and events.

York Township Recreation

Contact the Recreation Department

Contact Recreation Department (Online Form)