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Samuel S. Lewis State Park

4.9 (7 reviews)

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Designated kite flying hill.
Jillian F.

This is probably the smallest of PA state parks that I have personally visited, but it sure is interesting for it's size. I'm giving it 5 stars based on the designated kite flying area. Out of over one hundred state parks, this is one of two that offer that feature. This is a great space to fly. Wide & open, incredible 360 degree view. The gradual hill is perfect for launching small kites. As far as the trails and woodland, I remember hiking some very short trails here in my college days and seeing some rock faces, but nothing incredibly impressive. I would like to try a multituse day where I hike, kite fly & picnic all in one. This park is incredible for it's view alone, another reason for the 5 star review. No need to hike up a vista, right off the parking lot you have a breathtaking scene of York County. Thankfully this park is only about 40 minutes away from me, so it's an easy travel. If you live within an hour or so, it's worth the visit for sure.

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Deniece W.

This is my favorite state park in York County. I've come here so many times since I was a little kid. You feel like you're so far from civilization even though you can see Route 30 in the distance. It's just so peaceful and serene. There are great walking trails, areas to have a picnic, playgrounds for the kids, and an amazing view of the Susquehanna River. There is also a frisbee golf course. The bathrooms are outhouses but they are clean and don't smell. Definitely come here to relax and connect with nature.

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Great local place to go for a hike, wooded trail is awesome and very quiet place to walk and enjoy yourself.

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Great place to run your dogs and have picnic hiking with the fam!!!! MEREDITH & TAYLOR the Beagleread more

This park is BEAUTIFUL! We love taking our golden as often as possible. The whole park is not off…read moreleash. Only in the off leash enclosures is it ok to not have your dog off their leash. This review is mostly about the enclosed dog park. I have been going here for almost a year. The one thing that can ruin a good time at the best dog park I've ever been to this is of course the people. I STRONGLY advise reading and respecting the rules. You will be fined and or asked to leave, I've seen it happen to others. DO NOT take your small dog to the big dog side and vice versa. If you know anything about dog behavior this is a bad bad bad idea, even if your perfect angel dog is well adjusted with dogs bigger or smaller than them. Keep them on their respective side. Should your dog get hurt or hurt another dog it will be your fault for not reading the rules. I have seen it happen to others. Just don't do it, it's not worth it. Keep an eye on your dog an make sure they are playing nice. My dog has been picked on by others and it's never fun for me to correct other peoples dogs to keep mine safe. Do not bring babies and toddlers, even if there adult to baby ratio is 1:1. Should an accident happen it will be your fault for not reading the rules. We all just want to have a nice time with our pups! PS: They do switch the big dog and small dog sides every now and then so do read the signage before entering. In conclusion: INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL dog park; read and follow the rules.

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