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Parks & Recreation Department

The Department is a professionally operated, multi-faceted leisure service organization. Our mission is to provide outstanding public service, superior facilites and effective natural resource conservation. It is our hope to achieve this through a mix of tax and non-tax resources, partnerships, grants and gifts. There are six (6) parks in Silver Spring Township, totalling 168 acres. Maintenance of the parks and their facilities is managed by the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Public Works. Services offered by the department are listed under the blue tabs above.

Registration Office:  8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050       (P) 766-1657      (F) 766-7635

Hours: M-F; 8am - 4pm          Director, Jeff Williams    Assistant Director, Kristy Owens

5-Year Strategic Park Plan 2013 - 2017       

Community Service Project Requests

The Parks and Recreation Department is a great resource for students and organizations searching to find and plan service initiatives. Fill out this brief Project Request and we'll follow-up with you regarding opportunities for you or your group. Forms can be emailed to jrwilliams@silverspringtwp-pa.gov or fax to 766-7635. Mail to Silver Spring Township, Attn: Parks and Rec, 8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

Now Hiring 

Fall Intern (August - December) Job descriptions are posted under Employment. To inquire, call 766-1657 or email the Director, Jeff Williams:  jrwilliams@silverspringtwp-pa.gov

Recreation Advisory Council

RAC is made up of 9 Volunteer Members and a Liaison. They assist in making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding park development, facility improvements, programs and services. Meetings are open to the public and held at the Township Building (Executive Room), 8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg. Anyone is welcome. All meetings begin at 6:00 pm. We currently have a vacancy on the Council. To inquire, email Jeff Williams (Director) at jrwilliams@silverspringtwp-pa.gov

Workshop held February 21, 2013 (5-Year Strategic Park Plan)

January 8, 2013            April 2, 2013          July 2, 2013                 October 1, 2013     

February 5, 2013          May 7, 2013          August 6, 2013             November 5, 2013

March 5, 2013              June 4, 2013         September 3, 2013        December 4, 2013

Park Enhancements

  • Memorial Field Fundraiser - To buy a brick or for more information on the function of this building, please visit www.stonyridgepark.com or SSYBA (Silver Spring Youth Baseball Association).
  • Veterans Memorial Brick Fundraiser - To buy a brick or a granite plaque in honor or memory of a Veteran of the military, contact the Township Administrative Office at 766-0178. You do not have to be a resident.
  • Historic Huston Mill - An organized group called the "Friends of Willow Mill" is working diligently to protect, preserve and enhance the Huston Mill, located at 80 Willow Mill Park Road, Mechanicsburg, PA. The campaign has raised $450,000 of the $1.8 million needed for restoration. We are seeking your support and volunteer time as we move forward in "Preserving History - Building Community." Please contact the Department at 766-1657.   Photos of the Huston Mill

Geocaching in the Park

Do you want to plant a geocache in one of Silver Spring Township's parks? Fill out the application below. This pertains to parks within Silver Spring Township only. If you have questions about geocaching, please call the Recreation Office at 766-1657. GEOCACHE IN THE PARK APPLICATION

Sports Leagues in Silver Spring Township
  • (HMMS) Hampden, Middlesex, Monroe, Silver Spring Soccer
  • (CVYRA) Cumberland Valley Youth Rugby Association
  • (CVMFA) Cumberland Valley Midget Football Association
  • (CV Softball) Cumberland Valley Girls Softball
  • (CVYBA) Cumberland Valley Youth Basketball Association
  • (CVLAX) Cumberland Valley Youth Lacrosse Club
  • (CVYWA) Cumberland Valley Youth Wrestling Association
  • (CVYCA) Cumberland Valley Youth Cheerleading Association
  • Eagle Soccer Academy - Boys/Girl Camps - Contact Matt Billman 258-0076

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