Spring / Summer 2021 Volume 28 - 2 Manchester Township Newsletter RECREATIONRECREATION EggEgg HuntHunt AtAt CouslerCousler ParkPark Sat. April 3, 2021 / Arrive at 9:45 am Manchester Starts Promptly Township Parks at 10:00 am Cousler Park Nittany Park Come and hunt eggs with the 1060 Church Road Olmstead Way Easter Bunny. Bring a basket and (Corner of Church & Greenbriar Roads) (Penn State Estates Development) have the children wear appropriate outerwear. Egg Hunt will be near the Eagles View Park Mt. View Park Inspiring Hope Playground. In the 2399 Friesian Road 3298 Raintree Road event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for event Emigsville Park Ridings Recreational Area cancellation information. 15 Emig Road 19 Martingale Dr (Ridings Development) Who: Ages 9 and under Manchester Township Residents Only Johnston’s Park Stillmeadow Park Cost: FREE 2985 Lewisberry Road 600 Kyle Road 2 Manchester Township Newsletter Bring Your Power Wheels To Cousler Park For Our Rally In The Park “Racers” will navigate a course through the park, stopping at various stations to complete tasks and win prizes. Scan QR Code To Register Parents are required to walk with their child(ren) throughout the course. ALL drivers and passengers must wear a helmet. Power Wheels Power Wheels Who: Ages 3 – 8 RallyRally InIn TheThe ParkPark Cost: $5.00 Sat. April 10, 2021 / 9:00 am - 11:00 am To register visit mantwp.com or scan the QR code. Please Observe Park Manchester Township recreational Motorized Vehicles At Rule #12 When Using All facilities, is PROHIBITED. The term Township Parks Township Parks “motorized vehicles” shall include, but not be limited to, licensed motor The use of motorized vehicles, except vehicles as defined by the Pennsylva- on areas designated as driveways nia Motor Vehicle Code, trail bikes or or for parking during the time when dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles (three recreational facilities are open to the or four wheeled,) snowmobiles, golf public and for Manchester Town- carts and hoverboards. ship maintenance vehicles, within York County Parks For further information contact York Canine Meadows: County Parks at 717-840-7440 or Off-Leash Dog Area [email protected] or visit web site at yorkcountyparks.org. A 13.5-acre regional off-leash, fenced dog area is available at John Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York. Pick Up Your Dogs Poo! Manchester Township Code of Ordinance Section 2-103 states that the owner of any dog that defecates on any private or public land within Manchester Township must immediately remove or clean up such deposit or be subject to a fine of up to $1,000.00. Fenced dog area is available at John Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York. mantwp.com 3 Gift of Life Trees & Picnic Benches Donating a tree or bench is The Great Family a great way to remember or honor someone special Campout to you. Trees or benches may be placed at any of our Fri. May 21 / 5:00 pm - Sat. May 22 / 10:00 am eight parks. For additional information contact the Man- Grab a tent and enjoy an evening 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm chester Township Office at being active with other families, make Tent Set Up 717-764-4646. a s’more, sleep under the stars and wake up refreshed in beautiful Cous- 6:00 pm ler Park! Bring your bikes, yard games, Hotdogs, snacks and drinks sports equipment and whatever on us! 2021 Fall Planting camping gear you need. Applications Where: Cousler Park / 6:30 pm Gaga, Soccer, Basketball, Check in at Pavilion D Must be submitted and paid 1060 Church Road Fishing, Playground and more! in full by August 31, 2021 Manchester Township 8:30 pm Residents: Outdoor Movie $15 / Family Ernest Goes to Camp Use coupon code “campout” at 2022 Spring Planting checkout to apply discount. 10:00 pm Applications Manchester Township Camp Fire / Lights Out Non-Residents: Must be submitted and paid $25 / Family 8:00 am in full by April 30, 2022 Breakfast 8:30 am – 10:00 am We currently are NOT accepting Camp Clean Up tree or bench donations at Cousler Park. Scan QR Code To Register 4 Manchester Township Newsletter Sports Contact Persons Baseball / Softball Tee Ball Manchester Township Athletic Association mtaaonline.org Basketball Manchester Township 717-764-4646 mantwp.com National Kayak Day! Soccer Sat. June 26, 2021 York Youth Soccer League In celebration of National Kayak Day, Shank’s Mare 717-741-6939 Outfitters will be offering 30 minute family kayak yysl.org sessions on the pond at Cousler Park from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm! Please pre-register for a time Keystone FC SOUTH slot on the Manchester Township website at keystonefc.com or mantwp.com. [email protected] Reminder For As contained in Chapter 16, Part I of Lacrosse the Codified Ordinances of Manches- Manchester ter Township: Smoking including but Central York Lacrosse Club Township Parks not limited to cigarettes, cigars, illegal [email protected] drugs, and vaping is prohibited in/on all Manchester Township park facili- ties at any time. mantwp.com 5 It’s Just Around The Corner Manchester Township Rec Sports Basketball Registrations Registration for the 2021-22 Manchester Township Rec Sports basketball league will be open to boys and girls up to grade 12, beginning September 1. Visit mantwp.com for a link to our online registration platform beginning September 1, 2021. For questions or more information please email the Recreation Director, Nate Lankford, at [email protected]. 25% registration refunds will be offered to those persons who serve as a team head coach for the season. Grade Groups: Co-Ed Grade K-1 / 8” Rim 1-2 / 10” Rim Girls Grade Multi-Purpose Field 3 – 4, 5 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12 Closing Information Boys Grade 3 – 4, 5 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 10 To receive information any & 11 – 12 time the soccer, baseball & Cost: K-2 8” Rim - $60.00 softball fields are closed: Scan QR Code To Register 8 Game Season Text the word @fieldclose to the K-2 10” Rim - $75.00 phone #81010. If you have any ques- 8 Game Season tions please contact 717-764-4646 for All Other Age Groups more information. $110.00 10 Game Season York County Martin Library Satellite Pickup and drop off is simple! Just Libraries Service bring your library card to the Man- York County residents can order chester Township Building located at books and other library materials on- 3200 Farmtrail Road 8:00 am to 4:00 line at york.sparkpa.org or by call- pm Monday through Friday. ing Martin Library at 717-846-5300. 6 Manchester Township Newsletter CrunchTime Hoops Training Camp Charlie Parker, an All American and Hall Scan QR Code To Register of Fame inductee for the Millersville Uni- versity Basketball Program, and a for- mer professional basketball player in European leagues and the NBA G-League is offering two sessions of skill develop- ment camps to players of all skill levels. Have Some Players will participate in drills involving ball handling, footwork, scoring, passing, Summer Fun and defense, and shooting techniques that Save Some $ will provide them a foundation to build upon and continue to raise their level of Manchester Township, in part- play in the years to come. Competitive nership with the Pennsylvania drills and games will add to the excite- Recreation and Parks Society, will ment level of each camp and the overall once again be offering discounted experience for all participants. Registra- tickets to area attractions. The tion and payment can be completed at program should be available in mantwp.com or scan the QR code. mid-May and run all summer long. Quantities for some attractions are Where: Manchester limited, so be sure to act quickly. Township Building For more information, contact When: June 28 – July 1 717-764-4646. Time & Cost: K – Grade 2 DISCOUNT TICKETS will be offered 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm / $60 to the following attractions: Grade 3 – 7 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm / $65 Hershey Park Dutch Wonderland Drones / RC Airplanes The use of motorized model airplanes and drones is restricted to designated areas and prohibited after 9:00 am. Model rockets or the like are prohibited at Dorney Park all times. The restricted hours for the use of drones may be modified upon written request to the township manager or recreation director, and upon re- quest of a written modification. The use of drones must comply with applica- Baltimore Aquarium ble federal aviation administration (FAA) regulations. The drone operator is responsible for compliance. Section 16-111 Of the Codified Ordinances of Manchester Township. Knoebels And More! mantwp.com 7 Summer Playground Program Supervised playground program Where: Manchester Township includes a variety of daily age-appro- Cousler Park Parks And Recreation Is priate activities that are enjoyed by Church & Greenbriar Road hundreds of children. Accepting Applications Mt. View Park For Summer Playground Capture the Flag Playground Raintree & Lewisberry Road Positions Card Club Kick Ball Nittany Park Gaga Ball Crafts Olmstead Way Water Day Basketball Summer Playground Programs run June 21 – August 12. Inter- Soccer Face Painting Ages: 6 – 13 Dodgeball Children must have completed ested applicants must be 16 years Water Balloon Battles Kindergarten of age or older to apply. Applica- Squirt Gun Battles Cost: tions are available on our website at mantwp.com or at the Town- To register for Summer Playground Residents $40 / Child please visit – mantwp.com. ship office, 3200 Farmtrail Road, Non-Residents $50 / Child York, PA. Applications must be Dates / Time: Sibling Discount submitted by May 1, 2021. Monday – Friday 3 or more siblings – Use coupon code “family” at checkout to receive June 21 – Aug 12 discount.