Cove Outlook Park (COP) is a beautiful park in Mount Joy. The town has a 25-year lease on the land…read moresince 2005 from Lancaster County Career & Technology Center and Public Works Department maintains it. I was excited when I found out about this place. Here's the amenities: * Trails * Volleyball Court * Horseshoe Pits * Playground * Pavilion with grills * Portable Toilets * Butterfly Garden * Bird Sanctuary * Multi-purpose Fields * Little Chiques Creek Unfortunately, what could be a peaceful oasis, turns out to be a bit stressful -especially for dogs- thanks to the Mount Joy Sportsmen Association, which is on Range Road adjacent to the park. I really can't bring my older dog to COP because he was spooked after our first visit and the noise of the shots got him scared. But I will definitely go back with my youngest son sometime.

Nice little hidden gem of a park in Mount Joy. It's good paved track with soccer fields in the…read moremiddle. The fun is in walking through the trails itself. Bunch of little parks, bochie ball and volley ball. Love this place.

It's always a pleasant surprise when I come upon a park. Today out walking, I found R & J Memorial…read morePark close to the library. It's a lovely neighborhood park and appears to be well taken care of since the sign says it was dedicated back in 1999. The playground equipment looks brand-spanking-new. This park is located in a beautiful neighborhood, which is probably why it's in such good shape. Here's the scoop on R & J Memorial Park: *decent sized playground *Pavilion with 4 picnic tables *baseball field *batting cage *paved trail *large parking lot *concession stand *plenty of space to run around on the grassy field

Great park with lots of shade, picnic tables, and playgrounds. Park also has a creek, basketball…read morecourts, and wood fort for the kids to play on. Will definitely be back for another picnic!

Nice park with a wooden section, tether ball, basketball, swings, slides, a bathroom and a creek…read morethat runs thru.

Thank goodness for the newspaper or else I would never have known about this amazing park. Rapho…read moreCommunity Park (RCP) was dedicated back in 2008 and this 30-acre park added shamrock pavilions in 2012. The name Rapho was derived from Raphoe parish in County Donegal, Ireland thanks to the first settlers in the area who were of Scots-Irish decent. When we arrived yesterday evening, I was pleasantly surprised to see such a gorgeous park hidden off Manheim Road. I've driven by Strickler Road many times, but went past without knowing RCP was there. It has to be one of the cleanest parks I've been to, and thanks to the numerous signs posted everywhere--no smoking! Here's what else RCP has to offer: *A really, cool playground--one for the little tots and one for the older kids *Two baseball/softball fields *Soccer Field *Paved Walking Trail - not sure how long it is but I will measure it soon and update this review *Two pavilions constructed with a hemlock post and beam frame, similar to the structure of a barn. All buildings have shamrocks on them. *Large parking lot *Trash cans, recycling containers and dog waste stations *Building that houses restrooms, water fountain, Little Free Library and concession stand *Benches throughout *Several small silo-shaped shade areas *Dog Park is almost finished! Follow it on Facebook for more info: https://www.facebook.com/DogParkMountJoy/

Regulations are clearly posted at the entrance to the dog park and ignored and no enforcement of…read morerules at all exists. It's a shame because everything else in this community park is really nice but if you're looking to buy fido a membership to a place to get some exercise and meet new friends I highly recommend going to Overlook Park off of Fruitville Pike instead. It is much nicer and people actually control their dogs and obey the rules.

I like this park. It is peaceful and there is plenty of parking. There is a monster hill. So beware…read moreif you are not in shape. My only issue with this park is that it prohibits dogs. It isn't just dogs not on leashes. I was so sad to read the signs for no dogs at all. I also read that there have been some geese that are very territorial at this park. That is a more recent situation.

This place is a hidden gem. Birding, Hiking and Fishing is great here…read more Have nothing negative to say.

Westview Park is a nice, little neighborhood park. My boys like to walk or bike to it as it's close…read moreto our place. It is usually quiet and utilized by young families. Here's the amenities: *paved parking lot *basketball court *baseball field *playground equipment *pavilion with picnic table *benches *large, grassy field *port-a-potty (seasonal?) *small pond

Basketball court and baseball diamond dominate this residential park. Two small playground features…read moreround out quiet corner of the world.

This is a straightforward hiking path - pretty much straight and up to be rewarded with a beautiful…read moreview of the Susquehanna River. If you are lucky, like we were, you will see a low flying plane from the nearby military base. We stopped during the week, but I could imagine the parking at this area could get filled and you may have to wait for a spot. I'm seeing from other reviews that there are other parking spots and entrances, but the one we were at seemed fairly direct to the overlook. It was a beautiful quick hike to see some impressive views.

This was stop #2 on a beautiful late-September Sunday adventure. I'd done my homework ahead of time…read moreand planned to tackle the Chickie's Rock Overlook Trail first, then swing by the nearby Breezyview Overlook (just a 4-minute drive away). Chickie's Rock Overlook Trail: Parking was plentiful, and I appreciated the history sign at the trailhead--it turns out this path was once a trolley line leading to an amusement park near Chickie's Rock. So you're not just walking, you're walking through history. The trail itself is wide, relatively flat, and about a 20-minute walk to the overlook if you're taking your time (we were chatting the whole way--it was Sunday morning, not a cardio day). Pro Tip: Not far from the parking lot, the trail forks. Go LEFT for the easy stroll. Go RIGHT if you want a steeper climb and some cardio. Either way, the two trails meet up again before the overlook. When you arrive, the payoff is worth it: a panoramic view of the Susquehanna River and classic Central PA scenery--rolling hills, farmland, distant ridges, train tracks running at the base, and acorns plinking down around you. Pure magic. Just note: the overlook itself requires scrambling over some big rocks to get to the railing. Sneakers or boots are a must, and it's not super friendly for little kids or anyone with mobility challenges. Bonus history fact: Chickie's Rock was actually used as a Union lookout post during the Civil War in 1863, when Confederate troops invaded PA. That blew my mind. Breezyview Overlook: From Chickie's Rock, it's a quick 4-minute drive to Breezyview Overlook. This one's a lot easier--park, take a few steps on grass, and you're there. You even get the fun perspective of looking back at Chickie's Rock and seeing where you'd just been. Parking was easy, and they had a port-a-john if needed. The view is nice, but not nearly as epic as Chickie's Rock. Then again, the best things usually require a little extra effort. Overall, this was the perfect low-impact Sunday adventure. Bring water, pack out your trash, and don't forget to smile and say hi to fellow hikers along the way. If you're looking for an accessible trail with a stunning payoff, Chickie's Rock is a must.

I had no idea this park even existed in Lancaster county! So glad to have found it. It is located…read moreon a quiet street that is not busy. There is a large parking lot with plenty of space. I loved that there is a separate play area for smaller toddlers, which my daughter loved. I think she will get a lot more enjoyment out of this park when she is a "big kid", though! Everything was in great shape and well cared for. I highly recommend checking out this park if you have kiddos!

Amos Herr Park is a 56-acre paradise thanks to a brand new children's play area called the "dream…read morepark." I came upon it today while having a meeting in Landisville and was so impressed that I had to bring my boys after school. The itself park was donated to the Township by the late Amos Herr who was a former high school teacher and coach. His ancestors were among the earliest settlers of Landisville. The new "dream park" was almost completely financed and built by the residents of East Hempfield Township. It took them 11-days to construct the playground and it opened last year. This adorable play area includes a zip line! Here are some of the other amenities: * Soccer and baseball fields * Tennis courts * Bocci court * Basketball * Volleyball courts * Restrooms * Rental Pavilion * Large, grassy fields * Benches * Water Fountain (play area) * Dog Waste Station * There are plans to build a trail.

Our favorite local playground! So much to do for both bigger kids and smaller kids. It never seems…read moreto be overcrowded either, which is nice.

We biked from Koser Park to the Decatur Street Access in Marietta. It's a very well maintained and…read morepaved trail.  Great condition good enough for skates though we only saw mostly bikers and one skateboarder during our visit.  The trail must be relatively new because the donated benches are still in mint condition.  There are placards along the trail providing background on various subjects.  The trail offers many nice amenities. Among others, Porta-Johns are available at 4 locations and bike repairing stations at 2. The 6.5 mile trail offers good variety in terms of views and terrains. Though mostly flat and straight, there are short sections that are windy or sloppy.  There are open fields and woody areas. The trail is near the Susquehanna River and you can see the water in many sections of the trail which is great. There are even a few spots where you can gain access to the river. We crossed 2-3 small bridges and had a great view of the Shocks Mills Bridge. Around the midpoint is the River Front Park which offers a great view of the river and well maintained picnic area for large groups, and 2 vending machines! We were surprised to see a sign to Columbia when we reached Decatur Street access, our destination.  Per Google Maps the trail ended right there.  We asked a couple who just came from that direction and they said the trail doesn't go all the way and riding on public roads would be required to make the connections.   So we stuck with our plan and did not continue. Overall I'm absolutely impressed with how well the trail is maintained, all the amenities it offers, and its vicinity to the river. UPDATE: Google Maps is not to be trusted! I have since found out the trail continues 3 miles north of Koser Park access, and 4.5 miles south of the Decatur Street access. From the Decatur Street access, you can continue 2 miles of nice windy trail before having to venture out onto S Bank St in Marietta. At this point you can either cross the railroad and turn right to eventually get to Furnace Rd where the off-road trail resumes, or if you're adventurous, you can continue with the unpaved trail which will end up in the parking lot of the Chickies Rock County Park and when you come out through the tunnel you will end up with the same Furnace Rd connection to the River Trail. This gap is well worth it because the next 1.5 mile towards Columbia is such a delight to ride through. Once in Columbia, you can head back, unless you want to visit the Columbia Crossings Trails Center, in which case, you'll have to ride the sidewalks and cross busy Rt 441 twice.

Nice long river trail that goes on for miles - perfect for a long bike ride, but as a runner - I…read morereally miss when it was unpaved or just crushed stone. The good news is that they're good about trimming the grass, so you can go just a bit to the right of the paved section and run in the grass to save your knees. The annoying part is going around the marietta boat club - the trail ends abruptly when you reach the club grounds and picks up on the other side. Proceed at your own risk, but be ready for club members to yell (or worse) at you if you keep going. Still a great way to see the river and get your blood pumping