Mission
The mission of the York City Recreation & Parks Bureau is to meet the recreation needs of York City residents by providing direction, planning and coordination of services to enhance their quality of life through year-round leisure programs and facilities that will develop and enhance the individual’s physical, emotional, mental and social well-being.
Policies
York City Recreation and Parks reserves the right to: Cancel a program for any reasonable cause. To deny registration or entry into a program when it deems necessary to assure public safety. To suspend a child from a program, with no refund, after notifying a parent of disciplinary problems. To adjust any of the program details printed in this publication or any other City publication regarding fees, locations, instructors, times, days and starting dates. Park Rules – No person or vehicle shall remain in any park between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless by permit or authorized by the Director. No person shall drive through or park a motor vehicle partially or totally on lawn areas of any park unless otherwise permitted. No alcoholic beverages are permitted in any park. No littering. All trash must be disposed of in the proper containers. (Codified Ordinance Article 741.02) Feeding of water foul is prohibited.
Important Information
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Contact Information
York City Recreation & Parks Bureau
717-854-1587 – Main OfficeOffice Location:
101 South George Street
York, PA 17401Mailing Address:
101 South George Street
PO Box 509
York, PA 17405-0509 -
2022 Summer Park Program
2022 Summer Park Program
June 20 to July 28
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
AGES 6 TO 14
Park Limit: 25 youth per park
Contact Information:
Diaz Woodard, Recreation Specialist
Email: dwoodard@yorkcity.org
Cell Phone: 717-324-6567
Main Office: 717-854-1587OUR 2022 SUMMER PARK PROGRAM SPONSORS! Thank you for your support!
To find out more about our sponsors, please click the logo.
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
CLICK FOR 2022 SUMMER PARK PROGRAM FLYER
CLICK FOR PARENT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
***Note: The registration form is a printable ONLY one (1) page document. The registration form MUST BE returned during the specified registration dates at City Hall. Please bring a registration form with you for each child participating in the program. Additional forms (medical, parental consent, waivers, etc.) will be given upon in-person registration and must be returned the first day of camp OR prior to camp if preferred.
REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022 (first-come, first-Served)
- IN-PERSON Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 AM to 4 PM UNTIL PARKS ARE FULL
- WHERE DO I REGISTER: York City Parks & Recreation Office, City Hall 2ND Floor, 101 South George Street, York.
- A registration forms MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR to the first day of camp for each child participating in the program.
PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED.
- Parents/Guardians are responsible for transportation to and from park site.
- Parents/Guardians are responsible for local field trip transportation.
- ALL campers are to be dropped off and picked-up for the following field trips: Graham Aquatic Center and the Roller-Skating Rink. Drop off and pick-up locations are as follows: Graham Aquatic Center (Tuesdays) – drop off site/pick-up site is the Farquhar Park Pavilion. Roller Skating drop off site/pick-up site is the Memorial Park Complex.
PARK LOCATIONS:
Park locations fill quickly. Call 717-854-1587 for space availability.
- Arles (E. King St. & Pattison St.)
- Allen (Tremont & Wallace Sts.)
- Bantz (Salem Ave., W. College Ave. extended)
- James E. Gross (formerly Lincoln) (Parkway Blvd & Roosevelt Ave.)
- Memorial Park Complex (940 Vander Ave)
CAMP COST:
Includes: Six weeks of camp, breakfast and lunch, weekly swimming and roller-skating, weekly field trips (bus transportation no additional cost), camp t-shirt and arts & crafts activities,
- City Resident – $75.00
- Non-City Resident – $100.00
**Payment Method: Check or Money Order ONLY (NO CASH OR CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED).
Make check or money order payable to the City of York.If your child requires TSS services, an appointment is required prior to registration. Please contact Diaz Woodard, Recreation Specialist to schedule an appointment. Contact Information: 717-324-6567, 717-854-1587 (office) OR e-mail dwoodard@yorkcity.org.
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Memorial Park Batting Cages
Memorial Park Batting Cages: OPENING DATE TBD
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Voni B. Grimes Gym | Yorktown Community Center
Voni B. Grimes Gym, 125 East College Avenue
Yorktown Community Center, 1059 Kelly Drive (Fireside)For more information on programming and activities at our Community Centers, please contact:
Contact Information:
Diaz Woodard, Recreation Specialist
Email: dwoodard@yorkcity.org
Phone: 717-324-6567
Main Office: 717-854-1587VONI B. GRIMES GYMNASIUM NEW PROGRAMS:
CLICK FOR GYM ACTIVITIES FLYER
Adult Summer League Schedule
Click to view and download the schedule.“Build Them Up with Basketball”
Basketball & Life Skills Program
DATES TBA
Limit 30 participants.
Pre-Registration SuggestedAdult Summer League
DATES TBA
No Registration!
No Fee!Summer School Help Community Computer Lab
DATES TBA
No Registration!
No Fee!YORKTOWN CENTER NEW PROGRAMS:
Felicia’s Tae Kwon Do Karate Studio, LLC
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Beginning at 4:30 pm
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.Zumba Dance Fitness w/LaToya Ferrell
FREE Classes Ages 11 & Up
Walk-In, No Registration
DATES TBA Resuming Spring 2022 -
2022 Summer Activities
Contact Information:
Diaz Woodard, Recreation Specialist
Email: dwoodard@yorkcity.org
Phone: 717-324-6567
Main Office: 717-854-15872022 Easter Egg Hunt
April 2 – 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Kiwanis Lake
CLICK FLYER FOR DETAILS!2022 Tennis for Kids Program
FREE Program for Ages 7 to 16
Tuesday through Thursday
June 14 – July 14 (weather permitting)
9:00 to 11:00 AM
Multiple LocationsCLICK HERE FOR FLYER & REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE TENNIS FOR KIDS WEBSITE & TO REGISTER
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR INFORMATION
2022 Juneteenth Celebration
Sunday, June 19
Time TBA
Voni B. Grimes Gym & Campus Park2022 Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays, beginning July 6 through July 27
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Weather Permitting
Line-Up TBA
Codorus Boat Basin Foundry Plaza2022 Summer Movie Series
Thursdays, beginning July 7 through July 28
Time: Dusk (between 8:00 & 9:00 PM)
Weather Permitting
Showings TBA
Kiwanis Lake2022 Back to School Resource Fair
DATE TBA
Time: 12:00 to 3:00 PM
Voni B. Grimes Gym2022 Trunk or Treat
October 27
Time: 5:30 to 8:00 PM
City Hall Parking Lot -
2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
2nd ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT
CONTACT: DIAZ WOODARD
dwoodard@yorkcity.org
Parks & Recreation Bureau Office: 717-854-1587The 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event happening on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at City Hall Parking Lot (101 South George Street) is FREE for the entire York City Community, AGES 13 & UNDER.
The Trunk or Treat event will provide a safe and welcoming environment for “trick or treating” for York City families.
Children participating in trunk or treat should be accompanied by an adult.
There will be food and prizes. The York City Police and Fire/Rescue Departments will be there to interact with the community.
Sponsors and donations are welcome!
FLYER (View or Download to Print)
If you would like to register a vehicle to participate, please click the link below.
REGISTER A VEHICLE NOW!
VEHICLE PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/20/22
VEHICLE(S) MUST ARRIVE AND BE SET UP BY: 5:15 PM- NO Registration Fee
- ALL VEHICLES MUST BE DECORATED IN THE HALLOWEEN THEME.
- Costumes are optional, and not required to participate.
- No obscene or offensive decorations.
- No blood or gore.
- No profanity.
- Candy must be provided to hand out to the event participants.
- Candy must be sealed/wrapped (no homemade treats).
- You may hand out items other than candy (pencils, school supplies, etc.).
- Prizes awarded for MOST CREATIVE TRUNK DECORATION!
