West Manchester Parks & Recreation
The West Manchester Township Board of Supervisors along with the Recreation Advisory Committee are pleased to provide the residents of our Township with this map of our parks and a chart listing the facilities available at each site.
- Go ahead, explore our many treasures in our Township parks. Some are well kept secrets just waiting to be discovered.
- Stroll or run along the 1/2 mile track at Dunedin Park or take the hilly challenge of the 1/2 mile pathway at Sunset Lane Park.
- Smack a baseball at the beautiful, American Legion baseball field at Broad Street Park.
- Spike a volleyball at our sand volleyball court at Loman Park.
- Swing or slide on our nine sets of playground equipment throughout the Township Parks!
Playing and recreating are for everyone. As Joseph Lee, father of the American playground movement said, “We do not cease playing because we are old; we grow old because we cease playing.” Playing is fundamental for improving the quality of our lives. Harry Truman said it this way, “The right of children to play, sing, and to dance; the right of youth to sport for sports’ sake; the right of men and women to use leisure in the pursuit of happiness in their own way, are basic to our American heritage.” West Manchester Township Parks and Recreation Department may help with that pursuit.
Play, have some fun, improve your life. Discover the facilities available to you and your family. We bet you will say, “Wow, I did not know that was right there!”
All parks, conservation areas and walking trails are open daily from Dawn – Dusk. Parks located within West Manchester Township are listed below:
- Bennett Williams Park – 1101 Taxville Road
- Broad Street Park and American Legion Baseball Field – 1 Herman Drive
- Derry Park – 1600 Derry Road
- Dunedin Park – 224 Hanover Road
- Little Conewago Creek & Conservation Area – 2600 Thornbridge Road West
- Loman Park – 1881 Hempfield Drive
- School House Park – 2245 Paul Lane
- Shetter Park – 2175 Parkton Lane
- Sunset Lane Park – 2442 Sunset Lane
GENERAL PARK INFORMATION/RULES
- Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk. No overnight parking.
- West Manchester Township parks exist for the enjoyment and recreation of the community. Park users must be respectful of property and other park users. Natural resources and wildlife are to be preserved.
- BEHAVIOR/COURTESY – Avoid offensive language or behavior. Kepp music volume reasonable.
- LIABILITY – Renters are responsible for the behavior of their guests. Renters must provide adequate supervision and protection of minors. In granting permission to use of township parks, WMT assumes no liability for individuals attending the renter’s event.
- Dogs are permitted at the following parks: Sunset Lane Park, Dunedin Park, Westgate Park, and the Little Conewago Conservation Area. They must be kept on a leash no longer than 6′. Owners must dispose of waste appropriately. Dogs may not be left off-leash on trails or in open spaces. Violators will be fined.
- All West Manchester properties are alcohol-free and tobacco-free. West Manchester is a Young Lungs at Play! Community.
FACILITY RENTAL INFORMATION
- To ensure availability, we strongly encourage reservations for park and pavilion usage. Rest room keys (Sunset Lane and Broad Street Parks) are available only to renters.
- To make a reservation, come in person with cash or check to the Township building (380 E Berlin Road) or mail cash/check in with your rental application. Call 717-792-3505 to check availability (MON-FRI 8:00AM – 4:30PM)
- Full payment is required at the time to confirm a reservation. Only cash and check accepted.
- Cancellation of a reservation must be made at least a week in advance, during normal business hours, in order to reschedule your reservation. Rental fees will NOT be refunded, but you have until the end of the calendar year to reschedule your reservation.
- Renters must clean up and dispose of trash by the end of their rental period. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday rentals: A trash bag and sticker are provided to you at no additional cost. You MUST take the trash bag with you to dispose of. Do NOT leave it at the park, or you will be charged the $25 deposit.