The 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 March 17, 2020)
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.rctheattres.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.
ANNUAL EGG HUNTS! (POSTPONED – DATE TBD)
Join us on Saturday, April 4 at York Township Park for York Township’s Annual Egg Hunts!
| Canine Egg Hunt begins at 10:30am |
| Youth Egg Hunt begins at 1pm |
| Adult Egg Hunt begins at 6pm |
| Teen Egg Hunt begins at 8pm |
Tickets can be purchased at the York Township Recreation Department Office beginning February 10. All tickets MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED. NO TICKETS SOLD DAY OF EVENT!
KIDS ONLY YARD SALE!
Clean out those closets and old toy chests and join us on Saturday, April 18 from 8am to 12pm at the York Township Municipal Complex for our Annual Kids’ Only Yard Sale! WHOLESALE ITEMS NOT PERMITTED!
SHRED EVENT!
Bring your unwanted documents for a secure, curbside shredding services at the York Township Municipal Complex on Saturday, May 16 from 10am – 12pm. Donation of 2 canned goods per box, limit of 2-3 boxes per person.
| UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE: |
| three-ring binders |
| hardcover books |
| newspapers |
| magazines |
| plastic objects |
| metal objects |
| electronic media |
This Shredding is open to YORK TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ONLY!
CAMP NIGHT OUT AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH DAD!
Celebrate a night of camping with dad at York Township Park on Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 14. Bring your tents/sleeping gear and join us for a night of games, crafts, hot dog dinner and outdoor movie! Don’t forget to join us for a Sunday morning brunch! Registration required!
See all our latest program offerings on our website at York Township Recreation.
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.
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.
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. Click the link below for more information on renting a pavilion.
Pavilion Information and Rental Fees
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 2018. To see the full report, click on the link below.
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.
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.
Contact the Recreation Department
Contact Recreation Department (Online Form)