Parks & Recreation

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.
PARK HOURS – Dawn to Dusk. No overnight parking.
BEHAVIOR/COURTESY – Avoid offensive language or behavior. Keep 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.
Food Trucks/Game Trucks (for private rentals) must be approved by the Parks and Recreation Director at least two weeks in advance. Mobile Vending Permit coming soon!
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.
PROHIBITED: No profit making, No alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or vaping, No amusement/commercial equipment (inflatables, bounce houses) for private rentals/events. No glitter, silly string, confetti, or powder balloons.
All West Manchester properties are alcohol-free and tobacco-free. West Manchester is a Young Lungs at Play! Community.

CLICK HERE to view all park amenities.

ARCHERY HUNTING IN WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP

Archery Hunting is permitted in Little Conewago Creek or Derry Conservation Areas with permit and approval from West Manchester Township.

Hunters must fill out the Archery Hunting Agreement and pick-up a permit from the township prior to archery season.

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.
Reservations after 8/1/25 can be made online on RECDESK 24/7, paid with a credit card or be made in person during business hours with cash, check, credit card.
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.

FACILITY	COST
Pavilions: Sunset Lane, Dunedin,	Res: $50/day Non-Res: $60/day
Pavilions: Bennett Williams, Loman, Shetter, Broad Street, Derry	Res: $40/day Non-Res: $50/day
Baseball/Softball/Soccer Fields/Green Space/ Basketball / Volleyball Courts	Res: $15/hour, Non-Res: $25/hr



Non-resident rates will be implemented starting 8/1/25. A $25 security deposit is required for reservations wanting use of the Sunset Lane Park restrooms* (restroom key) or required for Friday-Sunday renters for a trash bag/sticker (trash bag fee). A trash bag and WMT sticker (residents only) will be provided to renters. Friday-Sunday renters MUST TAKE ALL TRASH WITH THEM or it will result in forfeiture of the $25 security deposit.