Parks in Silver Spring

The Parks and Recreation Department manages close to 168 acres of developed land. Future plans will include the acquisition of parkland and projects that will enhance the existing facilities. 

QUICK FACTS TO KNOW 

• Parks are open sunrise to sunset
• Restrooms are closed late fall and re-open in the spring
• Dogs are permitted at Willow Mill Park and Pleasant View Park. Please clean-up after your dog.
• If an entrance to a park is locked, please call 766-0178. Some parks may temporarily close for maintenance.
• Rental Requests can be found under Facility Rentals

This 14-acre park is located at 50 Millfording Road, near the Millfording Heights Development in Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. Access is through Millfording Heights. This park is a prime spot for sporting events such as soccer, lacrosse, kickball and ultimate frisbee. A 1/2 mile grass trail through lightly wooded areas along the Conodoguinet Creek is available. Dogs are not permitted.

 Park Amenities

• Four multi-purpose athletic fields
• Scenic Walking Trail (1/2 mile grass and stone along the creek)
• Access to the Conodoguinet Creek (small boats only)
• Park Benches
• Portable Restrooms
• Gravel Parking Lots

This 14-acre park is located at 10 Elm Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. It is located behind the Silver Spring Fire Social Hall directly off the Carlisle Pike. The park is named in memory of Officer Paul James Walters who lost his life in the line of duty (1975). This park is a prime spot for softball games and small picnics. There is a masterplan created for an additional 34 acres that borders the north side of the park. Dogs are not permitted.

Park Amenities

• Four youth-size softball fields
• Picnic Tables
• Concession stand
• Portable Restrooms
• Gravel Parking Lots

 This 12-acre community park is located at 90 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA   17050. It is         a wonderful location for reunions, birthday parties, family picnics or athletic games. Dogs are permitted.

 Park Amenities

• Picnic Pavilion equipped with several electric outlets
• 1 large, two level grill - bring your own charcoal
• Playground
• U6 Soccer Field
• Softball Field
• Park Benches
• Sand Volleyball Court
• Sand Play Area
• 2 Basketball Courts
• 2 Tennis Courts
• Scenic Walking Trail (.75 miles)
• Restroom Building w/ running water (open seasonally)
• Paved Parking Lot

This 7-acre neighborhood park is located at 15 South Alley, New Kingstown, PA 17050. It borders the New Kingstown Fire Company property and is surrounded by a residential neighborhood. Dogs are not  permitted.

 Park Amenities

• Youth Baseball Field
• Open Space
• Gravel Parking Lot
• Portable Restroom

This 103-acre park is located at 50 Bernheisel Bridge Road, Carlisle, PA 17015. A master plan for this park was drafted in 2003. Additional development plans include a small amphitheater, several picnic pavilions, concessions, water fountains, lighting, natural areas, a community building, tennis courts, basketball courts and a major extension of the existing walking trail. Dogs are not permitted.

  Park Amenities

• 6 Baseball Fields
• 2 Softball Fields
• 2 Football Fields
• 3 Soccer Fields (primarily used by lacrosse and soccer teams)
• 1 Multi-Purpose Field
• *Coming SOON* Sand Volleyball Court - (construction in the spring/fall of 2013)
• Wind Turbine (planned for 2013 to help reduce energy costs)
• Playground with swings and slides for ages 5 - 12
• Picnic Pavilion w/grills and picnic tables
• Concession
• Covered picnic area with 6 large picnic tables
• Indoor restrooms and portable restrooms throughout the park
• Water Fountains  
• Scenic Walking Trail (currently .65 miles) - future extension planned
• Gravel and Paved Parking Lots

This 18-acre passive park is located at 80 Willow Mill Park Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. It was home to a well known amusement park prior to being purchased by the Township.This park includes the historic Huston Mill and the new Veterans Memorial. Public access inside the Mill is not currently available.  The Memorial was dedicated on November 11, 2011 and sits on the upper edge of the park next to Willow Mill Park Road. The park offers easy access to the Conodoguinet Creek for fisherman, canoes and kayaks.  A boat ramp is available. Dogs on leash are permitted.

  Park Amenities

• Creekside Picnic Pavilion (creekside pavilion is equipped with electric)
• Picnic Pavilion with Limited or No Seating
• 2 Grills at the Creekside Pavilion
• Picnic Tables and Benches
• Access to Conodoguinet Creek
• Boat launch ramp(located at the far end of the park)
• Canoe launch area (located next to the Huston Mill)
• Garden Viewing Area and Gazebo
• 9-Hole Disc Golf Course
• Protected Wetlands
• Veterans Memorial (dedicated on 11/11/11 at 11 am)Gravel Parking Lots
• Portable Restrooms
• Paved and gravel roadways and parking