Directions to Parks
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Apollo County Park (Gallery)
4925 Boyd Rd., Brogue, PA 17309
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Boyds Run Trail 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 5.0 miles. Turn left onto Shenks Ferry Road and continue until you reach the parking area, which should be 0.5 miles on your left. This is the Boyds Run Trail Parking Area.
Barshinger Fields (Brown)
95 Accomac Road, York, PA 17406
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Barshinger Fields: Follow Route 30 east toward Hallam. Take the Hallam/PA-462 exit and turn right onto Kreutz Creek Road. Turn left onto W. Market Street and travel 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Accomac Road for 0.2 miles to the parking area on your left.
Brookside Park – Dover Township (Origami)
4054 Fox Run Road, Dover, PA 17315
Phone: (717) 292-3634
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: Take Route 74 north toward Dillsburg. At the square in Dover (4-way traffic light), turn right onto East Canal Road (Route 921). Continue one mile and turn right on Fox Run Road. Brookside Park will be on your right in approximately 0.1 miles.
Codorus State Park (Fashion)
2600 Smith Station Road (Park Office), Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: (717) 637-2816
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to La Ho Trail Parking Area: Turn left out of the Park Office and follow Route 216 (Blooming Grove Road) south toward Glen Rock. After crossing the second bridge, turn right into the La Ho Trailhead Parking Area.
Codorus Township Park (Pink)
12120 Rockville Rd., Glen Rock, PA 17327
Phone: (717) 235-4634
Hours: 8am to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: Take Interstate 83 South to the Glen Rock exit (#8). Turn right to follow PA-216 W to Susquehanna Trail S. Turn right to stay on PA-216 W, then turn left on Glen Rock Rd./PA-216 W. Follow for 2.9 miles to Main St., then continue straight to follow PA-616 N for 0.1 mi. Turn left on Rockville Road and follow it for 4.5 miles to the park entrance on the left.
Cousler Park (Playground)
1060 Church Road, Manchester, PA 17406
Phone: (717) 764-4646
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: Take Roosevelt Avenue north off Route 30. At the first traffic light (Weis Markets is on your left), turn right onto Greenbriar Road. Follow Greenbriar Road approximately 1.3 miles to Church Road. Turn right onto Church Road (Route 238 East) and turn right at the third park entrance (sand volleyball courts will be on your right).
Dillsburg Community Park (Chalk)
South Chestnut Street, Dillsburg, PA 17019
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: From York City, follow Route 74 north/Carlisle Road toward Dover. Continue on Route 74/Carlisle Road until you reach its intersection with Route 177 in Rossville (traffic light). Remain straight on Old York Road toward Dillsburg. Do not turn left onto Route 74! In approximately 7.0 miles, Old York Road becomes South Chestnut Street. The entrance to the park is at the beginning of South Chestnut Street on the right.
Elmwood Park (Ink Pen)
1759 3rd Avenue, York, PA 17403
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: Follow E. Market Street and turn right onto S. Belmont Street. Go for 0.3 miles. Turn left onto 3rd Avenue to park on left.
Farmers Field Park (Farmstand)
3074 Church Road, Thomasville, PA 17364
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: Head west out of York, following US-30/PA-462 toward Gettysburg. Continue through Thomasville until you reach Church Road on your right. Turn right and follow Church Road for about 0.4 miles until you reach the park on the left.
Farquhar Park – York City (Collage)
570 North Newberry Street, York, PA 17404
Phone: (717) 854-1587
Hours: 6 am to 10 pm
Directions to Park: From downtown York, follow North George Street to Philadelphia Street. Turn left onto West Philadelphia Street and follow approximately .4 miles to Newberry Street. Turn right on Newberry Street and follow along the east side of the park. Turn left on Madison Avenue and locate a parking space.
Gifford Pinchot State Park (Green and Sunset)
2200 Rosstown Road, Lewisberry, PA 17339
Parks Office: (717) 432-5011
Hours: 8am to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Boat Mooring Area #1 (Green): Take Route 74 (Carlisle Road) north toward Dover. At the intersection with Route 177 in Rossville (signal light), turn right and follow Route 177/Rosstown Road about 0.6 miles to the entrance on the left, just before the bridge.
Directions to Boat Mooring Area #3 (Sunset): 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 2.7 miles to the entrance on the left, just after passing Forry’s Drive-In restaurant.
Hanover Borough Trails (Library)
Elm Avenue Park
301 Eichelberger Street, Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: (717) 632-5183
Directions to Elm Avenue Park: Follow Route 30 West to PA-194 (S. Queen St.). Take the 3rd exit from roundabout onto PA-194/S. Queen St., which becomes Abbottstown Pike, then Broadway. Follow for 5.4 miles from the roundabout. Turn right onto E. Elm Avenue. Turn left onto Eichelberger Street; Elm Avenue Park will be on your left. Park along the street.
Heritage Rail Trail County Park (Needle & Thread)
New Freedom Train Station
117 North Main Street, New Freedom, PA 17349
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: Take I-83 to exit #4 (Shrewsbury) and follow PA-851W to Park Avenue. Turn left on Park Avenue, then right on W. Railroad Ave. This becomes E. Main Street as you come into Railroad Borough. Continue to S. Main Street/PA-851 and turn left. Follow PA-851 into New Freedom, which becomes N. 2nd Street. Turn left on W. Franklin Street, then left again on N. Front Street. Parking for the Station is on your right.
John C. Rudy County Park (Flower Garden)
400 Mundis Race Road (York County Parks Office), York, PA 17406
Phone: (717) 840-7440 (York County Parks Office)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: 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 Pines Picnic Area, close to the rest room building.
John O’Keefe Park at Windy Hill (Clay)
1118 Windy Hill Road, Shrewsbury, PA 17349
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: Take Interstate I-83 South to the Shrewsbury exit (#4). Stay in the left lane off the exit to head toward Stewartstown (PA-851 E). Take PA -851 E for about 1.1 miles to Windy Hill Road and turn right. Take Windy Hill Road for 1 mile and park entrance will be on your right.
Richard M. Nixon County Park (Nature)
5922 Nixon Drive, York, PA 17403
Phone: (717) 428-1961 (Nixon Nature Center)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: 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 continue following Nixon Drive into the park.
Rocky Ridge County Park (Paint and Patterns)
3699 Deininger Road, York, PA 17406
Phone: (717) 840-7440 (York County Parks Office)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: From Route 30, take Mount Zion Road (Route 24) north for 1 mile. Turn right onto Deininger Road and follow it into the park.
Hidden Laurel Picnic Area (Paint): Turn left at the first parking area that you come to and park near the tree line on the far side.
Back Parking Area (Patterns): As you enter the park, continue straight on Deininger Road until you reach the large open area under the power lines. Park on the far-right side near the yellow pole.
Spring Grove Community Park (Yellow)
210 E. Railroad Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: Follow PA-462/W. Market Street. Keep straight to get onto US-30 W/W. Market Street. Turn left onto PA-116/Hanover Road. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit. Continue on Main Street until you come to E. Railroad Street. Turn left and continue to the parking area on the right, just after you cross over the railroad tracks.
Spring Valley County Park (Purple)
Potosi Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327
Phone: (717) 840-7440 (York County Parks Office)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Cross Roads Parking Area: Take Interstate 83 south to the Glen Rock exit (#8). 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.
Stonewood Park (Black & White)
Stonewood Drive, York, PA 17402
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: Take E. Market Street east toward PA-74 N Queen St. Turn right onto Locust Grove Road. Keep straight to get onto Old Orchard Road. Turn left onto Stonewood Road. Turn left to park on your left.
Sunset Lane Park (Orange)
2458 Sunset Lane, York, PA 17408
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: Head west on Philadelphia Street until you reach Carlisle Avenue/Route 74. Turn right and travel about 2.5 miles to Sunset Lane. Turn left and follow for 0.5 miles to park entrance on left. Park near the green playground and pavilion.
WellSpan Heart and Vascular Center (Red)
38 Monument Road, York, PA 17403
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Parking Area: From York, take South George Street and turn slight right onto Monument Road. WellSpan Heart and Vascular Center will be on the left. Turn left at the second entrance, near JMar Farmer’s Market. Park near the market.
West Manheim Township Recreation Park (Crayon)
265 St. Bartholomew Road, Hanover, PA 17331
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: From York, take Route 30 west and turn left onto Route 116 W/Hanover Road (3.9 miles). At traffic circle, take the 3rd exit – continuing to follow PA-116 W/Hanover Road (7.4 miles). Turn left onto Grandview Road. Turn left onto PA-94 S. Turn right onto Sunset Drive (1.8 miles). Turn left onto Impounding Dam Road (1.9 miles). Turn right onto St. Bartholomew Road (.5 miles). Park entrance will be on your right. Park in the parking area just before the playground equipment.
William H. Kain County Park (Blue and Camera)
Church Street (Lake Redman) and Water Street (Lake Williams), Jacobus, PA 17407
Phone: (717) 840-7440 (York County Parks Office)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Lake Redman Boating Area (Blue): 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 and continue toward Jacobus. After 1.9 miles, turn left on Church Street and follow it for 0.7 miles to the parking area entrance on the left.
Directions to Lake Williams Day Use 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 and continue for about 2 miles until you reach Water Street on the right. Turn right and follow Water Street to the Lake Williams Parking Area on the right.
Windsor Wonderland (Dreams)
1600 Windsor Road, Red Lion, PA 17356
Hours: 8am to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: Follow Route 124 (East Prospect Street/Mount Rose Avenue) to Route 24. Turn right on Route 24 for 3.8 miles. Turn left onto Windsor Road. Turn right onto Freysville Road to the park on your left.
York City Trails (Stained Glass)
Keystone Kidspace Parking Area
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 to the left for the Keystone Kidspace parking area.
Zion’s View Park (Rainbow)
140 Copenhaffer Road, York, PA 17404
Hours: 8am to dusk, unless otherwise posted
Directions to Park: Take Interstate 83 north to the Strinestown/Zions View exit (#28). At the end of the ramp, turn left on Route 295 / Susquehanna Trail, crossing back over I-83. Continue on the Susquehanna Trail approximately 2.2 miles to its intersection with Copenhaffer Road on the right. This intersection is immediately before the 4-way intersection at Canal Road. Turn right on Copenhaffer Road and proceed approximately 0.2 miles to the park on the left.