Contact
Diaz Woodard, Recreation Specialist
Email: dwoodard@yorkcity.org
Cell Phone: 717-324-6567
York City Recreation & Parks Bureau
Direct Line: 717-849-2276
Office Location:
101 South George Street
York, PA 17401
Mailing Address:
101 South George Street
York, PA 17401
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.
2023 SCHEDULED PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
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Summer Park Program
2023 Summer Park Program
June 12 – July 20, 2023 (Six-Week Program)
Monday – Thursday
9 am to 4 pm
AGES 6 to 13
Camp Locations:
- Allen (Wallace St.)
- Arles (Pattison & King Sts.)
- Bantz (W. College Ave. Extended)
- Farquhar (Madison & Newberry Intersection)
- Memorial Park Complex (Vander Ave.)
REGISTRATION BEGINS: The Week of Monday, April 17, 2023
- Where: City Hall, 101 South George Street, York, PA 17401
- When: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11 am to 1 pm AND Fridays, 3:30 to 5:30 pm
The application will be available on Monday, April 17, 2023.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
- May 31, 2023 (or until full)
REGISTRATION FEES:
- $75.00/per child (City Resident)
- $125.00/child (Non-City Resident)
The registration fee includes six (6) weeks of camp, breakfast/lunch, swimming, roller skating, field trips with bus transportation, arts and crafts, and a camp t-shirt.
REGISTRATION FORMS:
To register, click and download each form and fill our the required information. Please review the “Parent Registration Instructions” for complete registration details. Upon registering, additional program overview information will be given.
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Youth & Family Activities
Annual Fishing Derby
For ages 15 & under (accompanied by an adult)
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Rain or Shine Event
Time: 7 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Kiwanis Lake
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Rain Date: April 8, 2023
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Location: Kiwanis Lake
Summer Parks Program
Dates: Monday – Thursday
June 12 – July 20, 2023
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Location: 5 City Parks (Bantz, Farquhar, Memorial, Allen, and Arles)
Juneteenth Celebration
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 12 to 7 pm
Location: Penn Park
Estimated attendance: 500+
Summer Movie Series (Fridays)
Dates: July 7 (Minion: “The Rise of Gru”), August 11 (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)
Time: Dusk
NEW Location: Cherry Lane Park (Center City)
Cherry Lane Summer Concert Series (2nd Wednesdays)
Dates: July 12 (Xtremity, Rose Hudson & Sabrina Duncan), August 9 (Gospel Explosion, featuring Brett Walker & Family)
Time: 7 to 8:30 pm
Location: Cherry Lane Park (Center City)
Annual B2S Resource Fair
Date: August 12, 2023
Time: 1 to 5 pm
Location: Voni B. Grimes Gym
Labor Day Celebration
Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
Time: 4 to 9 pm
Location: Kiwanis Lake & Farquhar Park
CLICK for more information on Labor Day!
York City Trunk or Treat
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Location: City Hall Parking Lot
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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) - Memorial Park Batting Cages
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2023 YOUTH PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP
City of York Parks & Recreation Bureau
2023 Sponsorship Proposal for Youth Activities & Special Events
YOUR SPONSORSHIP MATTERS! IT’S A WIN-WIN…
Sponsoring a City of York youth activity provides you with a unique opportunity to connect with the community, build brand awareness and show your company’s support in providing SAFE recreation alternatives for urban families and children of the City of York.
YOUR SPONSORSHIP MATTERS!
Each event reaches a different key audience and provides an entertaining experience for the families of the City of York.
With your sponsorship, we can continue to grow these events while further enriching the city residents’ lives.
Your sponsorship will not only support these activities, but it will also give your organization the opportunity to show your employees and investors your dedication to your community.
SUPPORT ACTIVITIES YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT!
CLICK HERE to view/print sponsorship packet.
CONTACT:
Diaz Woodard
Recreation Program Specialist I
Parks and Recreation Bureau
101 S. George St., York, PA 17401
Dwoodard@yorkcity.org
Office (717) 849-2276
Cell (717) 324-6567
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FREE Tennis for Kids
2023 FREE Tennis for Kids
View flyer to learn more about the FREE Tennis Program for Kids!
Welcome to another year of Tennis for Kids! It is our 33rd year since our founding in 1990 by Hank Merges and John Davis.
The schedule for this year will run from Tuesday, June 13th through Thursday, July 13th on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The hours will go from 9 to 11AM at Penn Park and Farquhar Park in York City as well as 20 other locations.
To sign up, please go to www.tennisforkidsyork.com and register there.
Further questions? Contact Tim Law at 717-781-4078
