We went during the day, in beautiful weather and it was so peaceful. There are benches all along…read morethe water and rocking chairs outside of the information center to view the Susquehanna River. The staff at the information center is very friendly and help you decide where you want to walk on the River Trail if you decide to do that. If you start your walk from there, you walk across the railroad tracks and head towards Marietta on the sidewalk for a while until you are closer to the river. She suggested we drive 5 minutes to the next place to park and showed me on a map. They do have bathrooms at the information center. They also have a company that rents kayaks. This is where the boat launch is and trucks with boat trailers have to use the entrance to the water on the right side of the building and park there. On holidays and weekends I'm sure it's very busy so I would park at the lot across the street or at another entrance point. The trail is paved and everyone was friendly. There is a place to eat right across the street from the info center. You can walk or bike the River Trail or just go and sit and have a nice time.

A really nice small park and a perfect scenic stop if you're at the Turkey Hill ice cream…read moreexperience.

I live behind Lititz Springs Park . ! I'm thrilled to visit the Park and feel apart of this…read morebeautiful community.. The park is for all ages and your children or grandchildren will beg to come back for more fun !! The playground is large with so many fun things to explore and have fun on the fully equipped playground . Lots of picnic tables and pavilions , so pack a picnic lunch and enjoy yourselves at this beautiful park.. i I love to meet new people.... I am an 80 year young person and love to hear the children laughing and playing with the other children... Also I enjoy talking to all ages .. I have some physical problems .. I have a walker that I use if I'm walking very far , but that doesn't stop me .. .. They ducks are so much fun to observe how protective they are with the babies .. a great experience for the children too .. They have pellets to feed the ducks and it's a real learning experience for children also .. Going to Lititz Park makes u feel young ... I especially love how friendly everyone is ... There's always something going on there ..This weekend there's the Arts and Craft festival.... many people come to look and appreciate how talented so many people are .. i am really looking forward to enjoying spending time there .... In the winter there's the Ice festival.. and the ice carvings are just amazing .. I plan to walk down.. to watch the artists carve the their amazing pieces ..it's a great experience for all ages ...you won't be disappointed.. You can go online to find all of the activities..they have at the park .. Just go online to.. Lititz activities and Lititz Park Activities calendar.. Experience all the activities you can at the Park , all year long!!!!

If you're in the area for Fourth of July, Lititz Springs Park is a must. They put on an epic show…read more If you're not, visit any other time of year. This spacious park is in historic Lititz and comes with its own deep history. There are plenty of benches, shade, a fountain, a concert area, and playgrounds. For kids, the stream with lots of ducks is a highlight. Just be sure to be respectful of the ducks and ducklings.

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.

A truly beautiful park I enjoyed when I was in the area. Great place to enjoy with family and…read morefriends, and there's plenty of open space and parking. There's also a picnic area and playground. We went to see the sunset (what an amazing view) and take a walk on one of the trails in the park. You will definitely get your steps in for the day! Lots of beautiful trees and flowers to admire. There are plenty of things to do here, and so much open space to easily enjoy.

Love coming to Longs Park. This was part of their summer free concert series. We came to see Low…read moreCut Connie. I've followed them since they got their start in South Philly. Gave an excellent show for about an hour and a half. Nice large park not a bad seat anywhere. Very family friendly. A lot of families with from babies on up to preteens. Couple of the dads were playing catch with their toddlers off to the side. Great place to have the kids and get up and run around. They're not bothering anybody. You can bring in your own snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. It's all free. Bathrooms are easily accessible. They had two extra porta-johns as well as the already established restroom building, which was very clean by the way. Lots of parking, handicap accessible. They had closer parking for those that needed it. It's relatively easy to get in and out of the park there is a traffic light. Traffic does back up a bit but it's not too bad. We had a great time just sitting and listening to music and enjoying the weather. If you have a chance, check out Longs Park for their free summer concert series.

This is an 80 acre park located in Lancaster featuring an amphitheater that has been playing music…read morefor 60 years. Park also features a playground, tennis court, water and more. It's a great place to linger on a nice day. We got to enjoy their summer concert series on a Sunday. This is a very busy park so come early to grab a parking spot. During concerts you can grab food from mobile venues to enjoy throughout the concert. So bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a relaxing night of music. Worth a visit!

Let me tell you something. During this time of Covidiousness, we've certainly done our fair share…read moreof outdoorsy types of things. While coming to a state park like this in York County may not seem like an obvious choice, it's actually been the perfect place. I'm not going to go in to any history or backstory (I covered that in my initial musings several years ago) but what sets this park apart from most PA state parks is its size. While the park is only 85 acres (PA has 121 state parks and some of them clock in at north of 15K acres just for a sense of scope) it's layout allows for things to feel more spread out than you would assume. The main road that wraps around the park is great for walking but there are also two miles of trails which if done in a clockwise direction are actually somewhat challenging with how it'll be mostly uphill. There is also a disc gold course, a rock formation that kids will love to climb on, a few small swing sets placed at different spots and a large open field at the top of hill with one hell of a view towards the Susquehanna River, Wrightsville and Columbia. The best part about this place is that it's rural enough so that it's never too busy. We've made trips to some state parks closer to us (Jacobsburg-Nockamixon-Lehigh Gorge) recently and they have been consistently packed. Here, not so much. The drive here is easy. There is an amazing view. There is usually more than enough space for everyone to spread out and do whatever they want. Sounds perfect to me and we'll be back this weekend.

Samuel S. Lewis State Park does not offer you a bunch of amenities. There's no amazing new…read moreplayground for the kiddies (although there are some swings and such throughout). There's very few short trails around the park (but enough to satisfy my dogs and if you go the "right" way, you get quite a workout hiking uphill). However, what you DO get is gorgeous views of the river and landscape from atop Mt. Pisgah. You also get open space to roam and run around. And my son's favorite part are the rocks! He loves to climb and explore. It's almost possible for me to give any park less than five stars--especially one with such a beautiful view. You won't regret the trip to visit this park. I'm just lucky that it's only 15 minutes from home. P.S. Go read Christopher C.'s review--it's very thorough and well-written.

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 love this park. It's cute and very convenient for getting from the northwest of the city into…read morethe city while staying out of the major roads. My main complaint is that it's too small/short, and there aren't more parks like this in Lancaster. I think Lancaster would be greatly enriched by more of these paved bicycle right-of-ways, and perhaps, to expand this park by creating a dedicated bicycle right-of-way in the street extending from one or both ends of the park. I think this park could be enriched by taking the areas that are not used for playgrounds, and making them more of a natural habitat for wild plants. Some parts of this park, including parts that are not really used for any sort of fun purpose, are carefully landscaped, whereas other parts of them are weedy and overgrown--but in large part by invasive, non-native plants that have little ecological value. I think that if the city set more of the small greenspace in this park aside as wild habitat, and took the energy and time saved on maintenance of the parts that are currently landscaped, and instead dedicated this towards occasional mechanical removal of some of the non-native species, this park could provide some valuable habitat for plants and animals in this otherwise dense urban part of Lancaster. I also would appreciate it when I walk or bike down this corridor.

Maps show this park as stretching farther than it does. It really starts at Mulberry and James and…read moreruns towards the city along an old rail line. Its not much wider than the space a rail line takes up too. Its not a bad looking park. Its got a few more playground things than Buchanan park does, but otherwise its kind of the same.