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 January 26, 2023)
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!
Join us at York Township Park on Saturday, April 1 for York Township’s Annual Egg Hunts. Tickets sales run from February 6 – March 29 and can be purchases in the Recreation Office. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. Tickets are $3 each. This event is rain or shine!
NEW: Roadside Grille food truck will be available from 11am – 2:00pm.
Youth Egg Hunts: Ages 3 and under begins at 12pm Ages 4-5 begins at 12:30pm Ages 6-8 begins at 1pm Ages 9-11 begins at 1:30pm
Teen Egg Hunt begins at 8:00pm. Bring a flashlight!
Adult Egg Hunt begins at 6pm. Must be 21 or older!
SHRED EVENT!
Bring your unwanted documents for a secure, curbside shredding service at the York Township Municipal Building on Saturday, May 20 from 9am-11am. Please enter off of Oak Road and drive around the building past the Public Works Administration Office.
This shredding is open to York Township Residents ONLY! Donation of 2 canned goods per box, limit 2-3 boxes per person.
Three-ring binders, hardcovered books, newspapers, magazines, plastic objects, metal objects, and electronics WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
CAMP NIGHT OUT AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH DAD!
Bring your tents, sleeping gear and favorite camp stories for a night under the stars with dad! Join us Saturday, June 10 – Sunday, June 11 at York Township Park for a night filled with games, crafts, hot dog dinner and outdoor movie! All children must be accompanied by an adult! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
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. 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 2020. 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)