The York City parks system includes neighborhood playgrounds, active sports facilities and grand, historic regional parks, including one named after William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. That park – known as “Penn Commons” or “Penn Park,” has deep historical roots as a civil war hospital location and a fairground.
Focus: York City Parks
York City has 25 public parks which cover 193 total acres.
Memorial Park is nationally known for its softball tournaments. Several hundred thousand people visit to attend those events each year.
Over 200 children attend free Summer Parks Programs each summer.
Schools including William Penn High School and organizations like the YMCA use city parks to provide physical education and activities for students.
Kiwanis Lake is a prime nesting ground for a diversity of birds and has been designated an important bird area by the National Audubon Society.
The City issues 300 park-related permits each year for picnics, festivals, family reunions and weddings.
