Visions of a Park
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The visions for a park in North Codorus Township actually started in the early 1900's. The location of the current picnic pavilion today was known as Leppo's Woods. A picnic area was established there, and local bands played. Residents of the old hotel barroom located on Stoverstown Road at Slagel Road would sit on the porch, watching the activity and listening to the music. The vision for a park was already established.
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The 11.7 acres original land purchase was made by the Township Supervisors in 1984 from local farmer, John Shearer for $60,000. The original excavations started as early as the late 1988-90 period. The first actual construction project was done by Robert A. Kinsley, Inc., which included the pavilion, tennis courts, original baseball field and the initial children's playground equipment in 1993.
Families may also reserve our pavilion for special uses by coming into the Township office and signing up. This is free of charge, donations freely accepted. Many activities are held over the summer.
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Since then a 3.8 acre parcel was purchased from David Boeckel in 1995 for the sum of $12,000. This parcel now includes another baseball field and soccer field areas. An Eagle Project by resident Christopher Essock in 1997, with matching funds by the Township, provided a fun and sturdy piece of children's playground equipment. |
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During the summer months, usually right after school lets out for the year, NCT along sponsors a summer playground program in the park under the direction of the Hanover YMCA. The program is held from 9-12 over a six week period, with one day set aside as a full day, when field trips are taken. This program is free and has occupied many of our Township children. They average between 50-70 children a day. There are many fun activities in a well directed environment.
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A five member Recreation Board was established in 1987. This is strictly an advisory board to the Township Board of Supervisors. They submit budget requests annually and recommend projects to the Board of Supervisors. We currently have a very active Board and the recreation programs show the pride this Board takes in their responsibilities. There is a park workday planned once a year. The Board develops a list of jobs that need done and the teams that use the fields and their advisers join our Board and residents to accomplish those tasks, cleaning up the park for the season’s events.
In October, the Rec Board also plans a super duper Halloween party once a year for children of the Township.
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What's New in the Park? |
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Park Work Day
Park Work Day is scheduled for March 17th starting at 8:00 a.m. with March 24th as the rain date. Join your friends and neighbors to make our park a nice place to be. |
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New Bird Houses
The Boy Scouts of Troop 97 of York New Salem, made six new bird houses which have been placed throughout the park. Thank you Troop 97! |
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Camp North Codorus
North Codorus Township will sponsor a Summer Park Program coordinated by the Hanover Area YMCA. The dates for the program are June 18th through July 27th, (except July 4th) Monday through Friday from 9:00 Am to 12:00 Noon.
One day will be set aside for field trips and will be held from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to allow for special activities/trips. Area youth from ages of 6 through 12 are invited to participate in the program at no charge.
Don't miss this summer fun!
Pick up a registration form at the Township Office Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM. Permission forms are required on the first day.
There will be a "Leaders in Training" program for youth ages 13 to 15 who want to take a leadership role in our camp. Anyone interested in volunteering to be an "LIT" may pick up an application at the Township Office. The application must be submitted before May 11, 2007. Positions are based on the application. An interview may also be required. LITs will be assigned to a group of campers and be responsible for helping to plan and run games and activities, act as a role model for campers and assist the counselors. Prior experience with children, leadership experience and camp experience are recommended but not required.
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Tree Memory Program
The Rec Board is also developing a Tree Memory program. Individuals can purchase a tree in memory of someone for the park and the Township will mark that tree with a memory plaque. Watch the newsletter for further details. |
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