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 August 16, 2024)
DISCOUNT TICKETS
– R/C Theater Movie Tickets are available!
| Gate Price | Selling Price | Savings | |
| Grey** | $11.75 | $8.50 | $3.25 |
**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.
SUMMER DISCOUNT TICKETS!
Summer Discount tickets are available to purchase in the Recreation Office. Cash or check only. Click here for list.
FALL FUN FEST AND TOUCH-A-TRUCK!
Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 9am – 12:30pm at the York Township Municipal Building and enjoy the day with scarecrow stuffing (bring clothes to stuff), pumpkin decorating, face painting, barrel train rides, various inflatables, and MORE! Make sure to check out the KID GAME ZONE! Although most activities are free, some may require a small cash fee. Dandelion Thyme food truck available.
Enter a pumpkin in our “No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Contest” for your chance to win a prize! All pumpkins must be dropped off at the Municipal Building no later than noon on Thursday, October 10. Voting for your favorite pumpkin will take place during Fall Fun Fest!
GHOST HUNT AT THE PARK!
On Friday, October 18 from 7pm – 9pm hunt for ghosts at the park! Come prepared with your best Ghost Hunting gear! Remember to bring a flashlight! Multiple ghosts will be floating around York Township Park. Find all ghosts to win a prize! Time slots will be reserved. Please register at www.yorktownshiprec.com to reserve your time slot! Reserved time slots are strongly encouraged and will receive priority. Walk-ups are welcomed but will have to wait for the next available time slot.
A mini short film will be playing on our big screen outdoors for you to enjoy while you wait. Bring a blanket or chair and dress appropriately to catch this short film! Bring a camera to snap a picture with the Ghostbusters car!
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA!
On Friday, December 6 from 6:30pm – 9pm join Santa at the York Township Municipal Building for the annual tree lighting ceremony followed by cookies, cocoa, and more!
Beginning at 6:30pm, join the Dallastown Middle School Choir by the tree as they sing prior to Santa’s arrival. The tree lighting ceremony begins promptly at 7:00pm. Movies/games/crafts/cookies and carriage rides will be available following the tree lighting ceremony.
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 2022. 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)