Looking for the best places for kids to run, climb, swing, and explore? York County is packed with amazing parks and playgrounds — from huge adventure playgrounds to quiet neighborhood parks perfect for a quick play break.

Whether you're planning a weekend outing, meeting friends  or creating a summer playground bucket list, this guide features has parks and playgrounds you're sure to love.

Below you'll find parks organized by region so you can easily find one near you. 

Disclaimer: This list was compiled using information from local organizations, townships, boroughs, and city resources. Some details may be out of date since this article was published.

County & State Parks
1.Codorus State Park – 2600 Smith Station Rd, Hanover, PA 17331
Amenities: Boat rentals, fishing, camping, hiking trails

2.Gifford Pinchot State Park – 2200 Rosstown Rd, Lewisberry, PA 17339
Amenities: Multiple playgrounds, swimming beach, boat rentals, camping, hiking & biking trails

3.Highpoint Scenic Vista – 8899 Highpoint Rd, York, PA 17402
Amenities: Scenic overlook, picnic areas, walking trails, event space, drone-friendly

4.John C. Rudy County Park – 400 Mundis Race Rd, York, PA 17406
Amenities: Playground, dog park (Canine Meadows), sports fields, BMX track, Rail Trail access, pavilions, walking trails, restrooms

5.Native Lands Park – 1706 Long Level Rd, Wrightsville, PA
Amenities: Hiking trails, birdwatching, scenic Susquehanna views, Mason-Dixon Trail access

6.Richard M. Nixon County Park – 5922 Nixon Dr, York, PA 17403
Amenities: Nature center, hiking trails, creek access

7.Rocky Ridge County Park – 3699 Deininger Rd, York, PA 17406
Amenities: Hiking trails, mountain biking, scenic overlooks, picnic pavilions, nature play area, playground

8.Samuel S. Lewis State Park – 6000 Mt Pisgah Rd, York, PA 17406
Amenities: Playground, picnic areas, hiking trails, scenic overlook

9.Spring Valley County Park – 9777 Crest Rd, Glen Rock, PA 17327
Amenities: Hiking trails, wildlife habitat, fishing ponds, picnic areas

10.William Kain County Park – 274 Hess Farm Rd, York, PA 17403
Amenities: Lake Redman & Lake Williams, fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking trails, picnic areas, playground at Lake Redman

Southern York County Parks

1.Codorus Township Park – Glen Rock, PA

Amenities: Playground, pavilion, sports fields

2.Charles Sweeney Memorial Park – 21-99 Playground Ave, Shrewsbury, PA 17361

Amenities: Playground, pavilion, walking trails, bathrooms

3.East Prospect Community Park – 52 W Maple St, Wrightsville

Amenities: Playground, sports fields

4.Farmers Field (Paradise Twp) – 3074 Church Rd, Thomasville

Amenities: Pavilion, athletic fields

5.Felton Borough Park – Felton, PA

Amenities: Playground, pavilion

6.Fitz Park – Sharon Ave South, York, PA 17402

Amenities: Basketball court, 2 tennis courts, playground area, baseball/softball/soccer field, picnic pavilion

7.Glen Rock Community Park – Glen Rock, PA

Amenities: Playground, pavilion, sports fields and courts, restrooms, dog park

8.Hametown Park – 12341 Susquehanna Trail S, Glen Rock, PA 17327

Amenities: Volleyball court, baseball field, pavilion, playground with swing set, soccer field

9.Hallam Borough Park – 250 W Beaver St Hallam, PA

Amenities: Playground, walking trail

10.Hanover Borough Park – 500 Moul Ave, Hanover, PA

Amenities: Playground, basketball court, walking paths

11.Heritage Hills Park – Heritage Hills Dr, York, PA

Amenities: Basketball court, multi-purpose field, picnic pavilion, playground

12.Jacobus Community Park –  1 S Pleasant Ave, Jacobus, PA

Amenities: Playground, sports fields

13.Jefferson Borough Park – 48 Baltimore Street, Jefferson, PA

Amenities: Playground, walking paths

14.Little Creek Park – 1657 Route 116, Spring Grove, PA

Amenities: Outdoor pavilion, playground, walking paths, basketball and pickleball courts

Little Creek Golf Course: 9–18 holes on the backside of the park, open April–October

15.Loganville Community Park – 260 W Ore St Loganville, PA

Amenities: Playground, pavilion

16.New Freedom Community Park – 150 E Main St, New Freedom, PA

Amenities: Playground, pavilions, sports fields, trail access

17.Hopewell Township Park –  16 College Ave, Stewartstown, PA

Amenities: Playground, pavilion

18.Penn Township Community Park – 4601 Grandview Rd Hanover, PA

Amenities: Playground, picnic areas, walking trails

19.Railroad Borough Park –  South Main Street and Kirchner Road, Railroad, PA

Amenities: Playground, pavilion, walking trail

20.Rexroth Park – 1895 Prayer Mission Road, Windsor

Amenities: Multi-use sport field, basketball court, sand volleyball court, three walking/running marked paths, play area, gaga pit, restroom facilities

21.Seven Valleys Park – Seven Valleys, PA

Amenities: Walking trail, pavilion, Playground coming soon!! 

22.Shryock Field –  Fitzkee Ln York, PA

Amenities: Athletic fields

23.South Western School Park – Hanover, PA

Amenities: Playground, sports fields

24.Snyder Park – Beaumont Rd, York, PA

Amenities: Basketball court, playground area, baseball/softball/soccer field, picnic pavilion

25.Springfield Township Park – 9211 Susquehanna Trail S, Seven Valleys, PA 17360

Amenities: Playground, courts, pavilion

26.Spring Grove Community Park – 210 E Railroad St, Spring Grove, PA

Amenities: Outdoor pavilion, athletic fields, playground, walking paths, basketball courts, volleyball court, dog park, restrooms

27.Stone Ledge Park (Jackson Twp) – Off Route 116 in Jackson Heights, PA

Amenities: Outdoor pavilion, playground, walking paths, game tables, basketball court, free play area

28.Stump Memorial Park – Days Mill Rd, York, PA

Amenities: Playground, sports fields, pavilion

29.Tyler Run Park – Bayberry Ln, York, PA

Amenities: Playground, pavilion, basketball court

30.Union Park (Hanover) – 623 Boundary Ave Hanover, PA

Amenities: Playground, sports fields, pavilion

31.Windsor Wonderland – 1600 Windsor Road, Red Lion, PA 17356

Amenities: Playground, sports fields, pavilion

32.Windy Hill Park – Windy Hill Rd, New Freedom, PA

Amenities: Baseball fields,  small playground

33.Yoe Park – 400 E Philadelphia St, Yoe, PA 17313

Amenities: Tennis courts, picnic area, playground with slides and swings

34.York Township Park (Kid’s Kingdom) – 25 Oak St, Dallastown, PA 17402

Amenities: Large playground complex, walking trail, pavilion, sports fields, restrooms 

Northern York County

1.Albemarle Park – 120 S Lehman St, York, PA 17403
Amenities: Playground, open field

2.Bantz Park – York, PA
Amenities: Playground, pavilion, picnic tables

3.Custis Field / Windsor Park – 600 Block of Windsor, York, PA 17403
Amenities: Playground, sports fields

4.Cousler Park – 1060 Church Rd, York, PA
Amenities: Large playground, walking trails, dog park, pavilions, sports fields

5.East York Jaycee Park – York, PA
Amenities: Playground, sports fields, pavilion

6.Emigsville Community Park – 15 Emig Rd, Emigsville, PA
Amenities: Playground, pavilion, sports fields

7.Elmwood Park – 1759 Third Ave, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, pavilion, sports fields

8.Farquhar Park – 405 S Beaver St, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, historic band shell, gardens, event space

9.Fayfield Park – 5th Ave & Keesey St, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, basketball court, baseball field

10.Girard Park – 600 Girard Ave, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, open lawn, basketball court

11.Grantley Park – 855 Grantley Rd, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, pavilion, open field

12.Hiestand Park – 2309 E Philadelphia St, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, pavilion, open field

13.Johnston’s Park – Lewisberry Rd, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, pavilion

14.Kingston Park – Kingston Rd & Sundale Dr, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, basketball court, pavilion

15.Kiwanis Lake Park – 600 Parkway Blvd, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, fishing lake, walking trail, picnic areas

16.Lexie Lane Park – York, PA
Amenities: Playground, open field

17.Manchester Borough Park – 98 N Liverpool St,  Manchester, PA
Amenities: Playground, sports fields

18.Memorial Park – 400 N George St, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, baseball fields, batting cages, open fields

19.Mount Wolf Community Park – corner of South 4th and Maple Streets Mount Wolf, PA
Amenities: Playground, pavilion

20.Nittany Park – Olmstead Way, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, walking trails

21.Noonan Park – 600 Parkway Blvd York, PA
Amenities: Playground, picnic area, walking trails 

22.Penn Park – 100 W College Ave, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, tennis courts, sports fields, track

23.Pleasant Valley Park – York, PA
Amenities: Playground, walking trails

24.Rockburn Park –1800 Industrial Hwy  York, PA
Amenities: Playground, walking trails, pavilion

25.Small Athletic Field Park – 31 Hamilton Ave, York, PA
Amenities: Athletic fields

26.Springetts Oaks Park – Pleasant Valley Rd, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, basketball court, soccer field, picnic shelter

27.Springettsbury Township Park – 1501 Mt Zion Rd, York, PA 17402
Amenities: Large playground, amphitheater, volleyball courts, athletic fields, walking trails

28.Stillmeadow Park – 2370 Kayla Boulevard,  York, PA
Amenities: Playground, pavilion, walking trail, tennis courts

29.Violet Hill Park – 340 Tri Hill Rd, York, PA
Amenities: Playground, sports fields, pavilion

30.Wellsville Community Park – York St, Wellsville, PA
Amenities: Playground, pavilion

31.Willis Run Park – York, PA
Amenities: Playground, walking paths, pavilion

Know of a great local park not on our list? Send the details at sarahfrane@macaronikid.com!