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General Park Information

OPEN SUNRISE TO SUNSET

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  • Recycle your trash
  • Turn off your vehicle after you have parked
  • Keep vehicles off the grass
  • VOLUNTEER to help our crew clean up after a big storm.
  • Clean up after your pet (Willow Mill Park and Pleasant View Park only permit dogs) 
  • Help plant a tree - Ask the Department for assistance and tree species

RENTAL INFORMATION can be found on the Facility Rentals page.

 
Hidden Creek Park - 50 Millfording Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Dogs are not permitted at this park.

This 14-acre park is located near Millfording Heights Development, which is directly behind Wegman's. Access is through Millfording Heights. This park is a prime spot for sporting events such as soccer and ultimate frisbee.

Park Amenities
  • Four athletic fields
  • Scenic Walking Trail (grass and stone)
  • Access to the Conodoguinet Creek (small boats only)
  • Park Benches
  • Portable Restrooms
  • Gravel Parking Lots

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Paul Walters Memorial Park - 10 Elm Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Dogs are not permitted at this park.

This 14-acre park is located behind the Silver Spring Fire Social Hall, directly off the Carlisle Pike. This park is a prime spot for youth baseball events.

Park Amenities

  • Four youth-size baseball fields
  • Picnic Tables
  • Concession
  • Portable Restrooms
  • Gravel Parking Lots

A masterplan for an additional 34 acres, that sit right next to this park, has been developed

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Pleasant View Park - 90 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Dogs Permitted

This 12-acre community park is located off Pleasant View Drive. This park is a prime spot for reunions, birthday parties, family picnis or athletic games.

Park Amenities

  • Picnic Pavilion equiped with several electric outlets
  • 2 Grills - bring your own charcoal
  • Playground
  • Youth Soccer Field
  • Softball Field
  • Park Benches
  • **Newly Renovated** Sand Volleyball Court
  • Sand Play Area
  • 2 Basketball Courts
  • 2 Tennis Courts
  • Scenic Walking Trail (.75 miles)
  • Restroom Building w/ running water (opened seasonally)
  • Paved Parking Lot

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Potteiger Park - 15 South Alley, New Kingstown, PA 17072

Dogs are not permitted at this park.

This 7-acre neighborhood park is located off Main Street in New Kingstown. It's situated right next to the New Kingstown Fire Company Building, within a residential neighborhood.

Park Amenities

  • Youth Baseball Field
  • Open Space
  • Gravel Parking Lot
  • Portable Restrooms

Reserve a Field!

Stony Ridge Park - 50 Bernheisel Bridge Road, Carlisle, PA 17015

Dogs are not permitted at this park.

This 103-acre park, located off Bernheisel Bridge Road, is currently under construction. This park is about 5 miles from the Cumberland Valley High School.

Park Amenities

  • Several Baseball, Softball Fields
  • Several Soccer Fields
  • Playground for various ages
  • Concession/Restroom/Storage Facility
  • Covered Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Water Fountain
  • 2 Multi-Purpose Fields (primarily used for football and lacross)
  • Scenic Walking Trail (currently .65 miles)
  • Paved and Gravel Parking Lots

Additional development plans include an amphitheater, picnic pavilions, concessions, water fountains, natural areas, a community building, multi-purpose field, tennis courts, basketball courts, extension of the existing walking trail and horseshoe pits.

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Willow Mill Park and Huston Mill - 80 Willow Mill Park Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Dogs Permitted

This 18-acre passive park is located off Willow Mill Park Road, was home to a legendary amusement park prior to being purchased by the Township.Currently a group called the "Friends of Willow Mill" has been working diligently to help protect, preserve and develop the Histortic Huston Mill, that sits on park property. Access to the Mill is not currently available.  

Park Amenities

  • Picnic Pavilion (as shown in picture to left) equipped with electric outlets
  • 2 Grills
  • Picnic Tables and Benches
  • Access to Conodoguinet Creek
  • Boat Launch (located at the far end of the park)
  • Canoe Launch (located next to the Huston Mill)
  • Garden Viewing Area
  • 9-Hole Disc Golf Course
  • Protected Wetlands
  • Veterans Memorial (dedication will be on 11/11/11 at 11 am)
  • RC Race Track (dirt and gravel)
  • Gravel Parking Lots
  • Portable Restrooms

The park is bordered by the Conodoguinet Creek and provides a wonderful opportunity for fishing, birding, and enjoying the outdoors.

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Access to the Conodoguinet Creek

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU VISIT THE PARK 

DOGS are permitted in Willow Mill Park and Pleasant View Park. Doggie waste bags are available at the entrance of Willow Mill Park and at the trail entrance of Pleasant View Park. If there are no bags, please call 717-766-1657 and we will gladly re-stock the supply.

PARKING - Please do not park vehicles overnight or for an extended period of time at the park. 

VANDALISM AND DAMAGES to park facilities and grounds or inappropriate activity/behaviour can be reported by calling the Police Department at 717.238.9676 (non-emergencies only).

SNOW REMOVAL for roadways, sidewalks and parking lots are cleared on park grounds when time permits. We kindly ask that visitors do not enter the grounds with your vehicle during or after a snow fall or ice storm so that we can clear these areas.

RESTROOMS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON  They will re-open in the spring of 2012. Some portable facilities remain on for your convenience through the winter season.