Upper Allen Township Parks 101
Upper Allen Township Parks 101
A Resident Guide to Parks, Recreation, and Public Use
A Resident Guide to Parks, Recreation, and Public Use
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Upper Allen Township parks provide places for recreation, play, walking, community gathering, and outdoor enjoyment. This page offers a simple overview of how the parks system works, what kinds of amenities may be available, and where residents can find official Township information.
What Township Parks Are For
What Township Parks Are For
Active and Passive Recreation
Active and Passive Recreation
Upper Allen Township parks support both
Upper Allen Township parks support both
Active recreation may include:
Playgrounds
Athletic fields
Pickleball or court activities
Pavilion gatherings
Organized recreation use
Passive recreation may include:
Walking trails
Open green space
Nature access
Relaxation and scenic use
Examples from the Township website include Fisher Park with pavilions, restrooms, trails, and recreation amenities; Friendship Park with playground and gathering space; Winding Hill with athletic and pavilion areas; and Simpson Park with pavilions, open space, and seasonal features.
Accessibility and Inclusion
Accessibility and Inclusion
Including Everyone
Including Everyone
Accessible park features help more residents and visitors enjoy Township parks with greater ease, comfort, and mobility.
Accessible park features help more residents and visitors enjoy Township parks with greater ease, comfort, and mobility.
The Township provides a parks accessibility page that identifies accessible features such as designated parking, accessible restrooms, and navigable pathways at certain park locations, including Fisher Park and Winding Hill Park South.
This is helpful for residents looking for park spaces that better support mobility access and inclusive public use. The Township’s published accessibility information is the best source for current details on park-specific accommodations
Pavilion Rentals and Community Gatherings
Pavilion Rentals and Community Gatherings
Official Pavilion Rentals and Permit Information
Official Pavilion Rentals and Permit Information
The Township’s rental portal explains how pavilion reservations are submitted, processed, paid, and issued by permit, with published rates for residents and non-residents.
The Township’s rental portal explains how pavilion reservations are submitted, processed, paid, and issued by permit, with published rates for residents and non-residents.
Upper Allen Township offers pavilion rentals through its official rental portal. The Township states that rental requests can be submitted online, with processing and payment required before a permit is issued. The published rental page also lists resident and non-resident rates.
The Township also notes that Simpson Park pavilions are not available for rental from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Planning a family picnic, birthday party, or community gathering? Check the Township’s official pavilion rental page for availability, rates, and park-specific rules.
Public Oversight and Meetings
Public Oversight and Meetings
Upper Allen Township Park & Recreation Board Information
Upper Allen Township Park & Recreation Board Information
Upper Allen Township has a Park and Recreation Board. The Township states that this board normally meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Township building. The Township also provides agendas, minutes, and meeting information online.
The Township’s agendas and minutes page also states that Park & Recreation Board meetings began live streaming in March 2025 and that recordings are uploaded to the Township’s YouTube channel after meetings.
This gives residents a public way to follow discussion related to parks, recreation, and related planning topics.
What Residents Should Know
What Residents Should Know
Space for Everyone
Space for Everyone
Upper Allen Township parks are public spaces intended to support recreation and community use. A few practical things residents should keep in mind:
Not every park has the same amenities.
Some parks are better suited for sports and active recreation.
Others are better suited for walking, gathering, or quieter outdoor use.
Rentals, reservations, and certain organized uses may require Township approval.
Accessibility features can vary by location
Official Contacts and Information
Official Contacts and Information
Connect. Relax. Have Fun.
Connect. Relax. Have Fun.
For official information, residents should use the Upper Allen Township website. The Township’s contact page lists staff contacts for Parks and Facilities field permitting and for pavilion rentals and dog park registrations.
The Township website also lists its main office at 100 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 with a main phone number of 717-766-0756.
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