Directions to Parks
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Arlington Ernst Park (Map)
Orwig Rd., New Freedom, PA 17349
Phone: (717) 235-2337
Hours: 8am-dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: Take Interstate 83 South toward Shrewsbury. Take Exit 4 (Shrewsbury), turn right onto 851. At the third light turn left onto South Main Street. At next light turn right onto Constitution Avenue toward New Freedom. At the stop sign turn right onto East Main Street. Cross over railroad tracks and turn left onto South Front Street. Turn left onto Singer Road. Take a left onto Orwig Road, following Orwig Road to the end where the park is located.
Chestnut Park (Treehouse)
298 W. Ridge Rd., Dillsburg, PA 17019
Phone: (717) 432-4951
Hours: 8am-dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: Take Route 74 (Carlisle Road) north toward Dover. At intersection where Route 74 goes left, continue straight on Old York Road. Turn right onto Chestnut Grove Road. Turn right onto West Ridge Road. Park will be on your left.
Codorus State Park (Binoculars)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Sinsheim Road Parking Area: Take PA 616 S toward Seven Valleys. Turn sharp right onto Green Valley Rd. Continue onto York St. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Hanover St., which becomes Sinsheim Rd. The gravel parking area will be on your right along Sinsheim Road. If you get to Main Launch Drive, you have gone too far.
Dunedin Park (Water Bottle)
290 Hanover Rd., York, PA 17408
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Directions to Parking Area: Follow Route 30 west toward Gettysburg. Turn left onto Route 116 West (toward Hanover). Dunedin Park is located on your right.
Eagle View Park (Neighborhood)
2480 W. Canal Rd., Dover, PA 17315
Phone: (717) 292-3634
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Directions to Parking Area: Take Route 74 (Carlisle Road) north toward Dover. Turn left onto West Canal Road. Turn left onto Brooklyn Road right after you pass the Dover Area Middle School. Parking area is on your left.
Fairmount Park – Red Lion Borough (Houseboat)
S. Charles St., Red Lion, PA 17356
Phone: (717) 244-6896
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Directions to Parking Area: Follow Route 74 South (South Queen Street) through Dallastown and toward Red Lion. Continue on Route 74 approximately 1.9 miles after the intersection with Route 214 (Pleasant Avenue). Before you reach the square in Red Lion, turn right on South Charles Street. Turn right on Meyer Street, then a left into the parking area. Park near the water tower.
Gifford Pinchot State Park (Compass and Sunscreen)
Parks Office: (717) 432-5011
Hours: 8am-dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Quaker Race Day Use Area (Compass): Take Route 74 (Carlisle Road) north toward Dover. Remain on Route 74 to its intersection with Route 177 in Rossville (approximately 5.4 miles). Turn right on Route 177 (Rosstown Road) and follow approximately 1 mile to the Quaker Race Day Use Area entrance on the right. Follow the park road to the far end of the parking area, and park as close as possible to the boat rental/restroom building.
Directions to Conewago Day Use Area (Sunscreen): Take Route 74 (Carlisle Road) north toward Dover. Remain on Route 74. Approximately 4.2 miles after passing through the center of Dover, turn right onto Alpine Road. Follow Alpine Road approximately 2.5 miles to the Conewago Day Use Area on the left. Turn left and enter the park. Follow the park road until you reach the day use parking area. Turn right at the large billboard and park close to the end of the parking area near the fishing pier.
Hanover Trolley Trail (Backpack)
E. Constitution Ave., Spring Grove, PA
Seven Valleys, PA 17362
Hours: 8am-dusk, unless otherwise posted Website: www.yorkcountytrails.org
Directions to Parking Area: Follow Route 30 west to Route 116 toward Hanover. At the traffic circle, take the third exit onto Hanover Road/North Main Street. Turn left onto East Constitution Avenue. Continue straight on East Constitution Avenue to the Hanover Trolley Trail parking area on your right.
Heidelberg Township Recreation Park (Raincoat)
950 Porters Rd., Spring Grove, PA 17362
Hours: 7am – 9pm
Directions to Parking Area: Take Route 30 West. Turn left onto Route 116 (Hanover Road) toward Spring Grove/Hanover. After approximately 8.2 miles, turn left onto Porters Road. The park will be on your right.
Heritage Rail Trail County Park (Bicycle and Train)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Keystone Kidspace Parking Area (Bicycle): From downtown York, follow North George Street to Hamilton Avenue and turn right. Go past Keystone Kidspace on your right and look to the left for Keystone Kidspace parking area.
Directions to Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock Parking Area (Train): Take Interstate 83 south to the Glen Rock exit (#8). Turn right onto PA-216 West. At stop sign turn left onto Susquehanna Trail South. Then turn right onto Church Street Exd. At stop sign turn left onto Main Street. Library will be on the right.
Note: the Arthur Hufnagel Library is closed for repairs.
Highpoint Scenic Vista and Recreation Area (Hot Air Balloon)
1199 Hilts Rd., Wrightsville, PA 17368
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: Follow Route 30 East to the Wrightsville Exit. At the end of the ramp, turn right on Cool Springs Road toward Wrightsville. Continue straight (cross Route 462) on Cool Creek Road at the stop light (Cool Creek Golf Course will be on your right.) Drive approximately 1.7 miles to Haugh Road on your left. Haugh Road will turn into Knight’s View Road – stay on this road for about 1.0 mile until you reach Hilts Road. Turn left on Hilts Road. The parking area for Highpoint Scenic Vista is on your right.
Indian Steps Museum (Museum)
205 Indian Steps Rd., Airville, PA 17302
Phone: (717) 862-3948
Grounds Hours: Dawn-dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: Follow Route 74 south toward Red Lion. Once you reach the square in Red Lion, continue on Route 74 south 1.5 miles to Burkholder Road (next to Mack’s Ice Cream). Turn left onto Burkholder Road. Follow to New Bridgeville and Route 425. Take Route 425 south approximately 6.3 miles (just past Otter Creek Campground). Stay straight onto Indian Steps Road where Route 425 takes a sharp right and climbs uphill. The Museum parking area will be on your left in approximately 0.6 miles.
John C. Rudy County Park (Sky)
400 Mundis Race Rd. (York County Parks Office), York, PA 17406
Phone: (717) 840-7440 (York County Parks Office)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: From Route 30, follow Mount Zion Road (Route 24) north to Sherman Street. Turn right on Sherman Street and then left on Mundis Race Road (after the bridge). The park is 0.6 miles on your right. Park in the Pines Picnic Area, near the bulletin board and bathroom.
Lehr Park – Dover Township (Backyard)
3700 Davidsburg Rd., Dover, PA 17315
Phone: (717) 292-3634
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: Follow Route 74 north toward Dover. From the intersection where Route 74 travels under Route 30, continue approximately 3.0 miles to Davidsburg Road. Turn left on Davidsburg Road and continue approximately 0.6 miles to Lehr Park on the left side. Park near the pile of rocks on the left, where the trail begins.
Mill Creek Park (Plane)
Mill Creek Rd., Dover, PA 17315
Hours: 8am-dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: Take Roosevelt Avenue north off Route 30. Stay straight on Roosevelt Avenue. Roosevelt Avenue will turn into Bull Road. Turn right onto Canal Road. Follow Canal Road approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto Mill Creek Road. Park will be on your right.
Native Lands County Park, Zimmerman Center Parking (Jet Ski)
1706 Long Level Rd., Wrightsville, PA 17368
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: Take Route 30 east to the Wrightsville exit. At the end of the ramp, turn right on Cool Springs Road toward Wrightsville. Turn left on Route 462 and continue into Wrightsville Borough. At the stop light, turn left on Route 462 (Hellam Street). Before reaching the Susquehanna River bridge, stay straight on Hellam Street. (Route 462 will continue across the bridge). Turn right on South Front Street, drive under the bridge and continue on this road (which becomes PA Route 624). Remain on PA Route 624 (Long Level Road) for approximately 4.0 miles to the entrance to the Zimmerman Center for Heritage on your right.
P. Joseph Raab County Park (Farm)
2600 Hoff Rd., Seven Valleys, PA 17360
Phone: (717) 840-7440 (York County Parks Office)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: From York, take Route 30 west and turn left onto Route 616. Follow Route 616 for 5.5 miles to Green Valley Road. Turn sharp right on Green Valley Road and follow 2 miles to Hoff Road. Turn right on Hoff Road. The parking area is 0.5 mile ahead on the left.
Richard M. Nixon County Park (Zoo)
5922 Nixon Dr., York, PA 17403
Phone: (717) 428-1961 (Nature Center)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: Take Interstate 83 south to the Leader Heights exit (#14). At the end of the ramp, turn right and follow Leader Heights Road to South George Street. Turn left onto South George Street toward Jacobus. After passing Smith Village, turn right onto Valley Road and follow down the hill. After driving around a sharp right curve, turn right onto Nixon Drive. At the stop sign, turn left and follow Nixon Drive to the Nature Center.
Rocky Ridge County Park (Hiking Poles and Mountains)
3699 Deininger Rd., York, PA 17406
Phone: 717-840-7440 (York County Parks Office)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: From Route 30, take Mount Zion Road (Route 24) north for 1 mile. Turn right onto Deininger Road and follow into park. Hidden Laurel Picnic Area (Hiking Poles & Mountains) Parking area will be on the left.
Spring Valley County Park (Boots and Pond)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Cross Roads Parking Area (Boots): Take Interstate 83 south to the Glen Rock exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left on Route 216 (Seaks Run Road). After going under the highway, turn right onto Potosi Road and follow approximately 2.6 miles to the Cross Roads parking area. This parking area is at the junction of Blymire Hollow Road, Potosi Road, and Sunlight Drive. You will have crossed over the Codorus Creek.
Directions to Folk Life Parking Area (Pond): Take Interstate 83 south to the Glen Rock exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Route 216 (Seaks Run Road). After going under the highway, turn right onto Potosi Road and follow approximately 2.3 miles. Continue straight past Crest Road (on the left where the brown Spring Valley County Park Animal Activity Area sign is). Turn right onto Maintenance Road 5 (marked as 3239 on the green street sign). Follow this road past the barn and house. There will be a gravel parking area on the right just after the house, where this hike will start from.
Springettsbury Township Park (Theater)
1501 Mount Zion Rd., York, PA 17402
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to the Parking Area: From Route 30, take Mount Zion Road (Route 24) north. Turn right onto Whiteford Road. Turn left at the second parking area on the left with a green park sign. Park near the basketball courts.
Urey Overlook - Susquehannock State Park (Riverboat)
1225 Furnace Rd., Airville, PA 17302
Phone: (717) 252-1134
Directions to Urey Overlook Parking Area: Follow Route 74 south through Red Lion. Turn left on Burkholder Road. Follow to New Bridgeville. Stay straight on Route 425 S. Travel 5.5 miles, parking area is on the left.
Veterans Memorial Park (Spaceship)
Vander Ave., York, PA 17403
Phone: (717) 849-2245
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Veterans Memorial Park: From downtown York, follow South George Street to Rathton Road (near York Hospital). Turn left onto Rathton Road and proceed across South Queen Street. Turn left onto Edgar Street and proceed to the first stop sign. Turn right onto Rockdale/Vander Avenue and proceed straight into the parking area. Park in front of Troy A. Goodling Pavilion by the skatepark.
William H. Kain County Park (Camera and Kayak)
Sparton Rd. (Lake Redman) and S. George St. (Lake Williams), Jacobus, PA 17407
Phone: (717) 840-7440 (York County Parks Office)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to South George Street Parking Area (Camera): Take Interstate 83 south to the Leader Heights exit (#14). At the end of the ramp, turn right and follow Leader Heights Road to South George Street. Turn left onto South George Street toward Jacobus. Look for the South George Street Parking Area on the right, just below the Lake Redman Dam on the left.
Directions to Sparton Road Parking Area (Kayak): Take Interstate 83 south to the Leader Heights exit (#14). At the end of the ramp, turn right and follow Leader Heights Road to South George Street. Turn left onto South George Street toward Jacobus and continue for approximately 1.9 miles. Turn left onto Church Street and go past the Lake Redman boating area. Church Street turns into Hess Farm Road. After going under the Interstate 83 bridge, turn left onto Sparton Road. The parking area is on the left.
York City Trails (City)
Phone: (717) 846-5300
Directions to Keystone Kidspace Parking Area: From downtown York, follow North George Street to Hamilton Avenue and turn right. Go past Keystone Kidspace on your right and look for the Keystone Kidspace parking area on your left.
