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Newberry Township Parks & Recreation Board

Amy Stimeling, Vice-Chairman
Connie Cieszynski, Chairman
Doug Goodlander
Steven Baumgardner
Jay McKiernan

Nedra Dugan, Treasurer/Secretary

Michael Boyer

Kim Fiesta -  Director

Department Profile
The Newberry Township Recreation Office is located within the Newberry Township Administration Building, 1915 Old Trail Road, Etters, PA 17319. The department may be contacted by telephone at 717-938-6992 or 717-266-4698.

The Newberry Township Recreation Board was created in 1990. The results of surveys and public meetings indicated the desire for recreation and leisure activities as a high priority. In order to better understand those needs, a citizen’s advisory board was created, thus the Newberry Township Parks and Recreation Board. The Board consists of seven volunteer members appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve a term of five years. The Parks and Recreation Board meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. The public is encouraged to attend.

The Township of Newberry presently maintains and operates 40 acres of public parkland. Park facilities range from wetlands and woodlands to established baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, a multi-use and nature trail, pavilions and playgrounds. Our parkland includes Shelley, White Oak and Cly with preliminary easements for walking trails in some of the newer developments.

Park Locations & Facilities
Our oldest park, Shelley Park, is located on Cassel Road in the southern part of the Township. With unprecedented insight, Buck and Kate Shelley donated the 36 acre parcel in 1992. Shelley Park is adjacent to the York Haven Elementary School and the Borough of York Haven.  The park has 3 baseball fields, a multi-use soccer field, a concession stand, a storage facility and a ½ mile bituminous walking trail. Pavilions and grills are also available. With the receipt of a PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources matching fund grant (DCNR) in 2005, the Township has added a tot lot. The tot lot houses slides, climbing equipment, swings, including an ADA accessible swing, and spring toys. Another new addition in 2005 was a regulation basketball court. Approximately 1/3 of the park is open woodland and offers an exceptional area to picnic, cross-country ski and sled ride. Eagle Scout Troop members, Brad and Travis Peters and Justin Shellenberger, provided a pavilion and benches, trash can liners and a nature trail.

 

The Tot Lot was constructed in 2005 as a result of a PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources matching grant. The Tot Lot contains climbing equipment, belt and tot swings, as well as a handicapped accessible swing. the play area is for children ages 2 to 5 years old.

The Shelly Basketball Court was constructed in the fall of 2005 and was a much needed addition to the Township's recreation system. The court is protected by an eight foot fence and surrounded on 3 sides by woods.

Cly Park is located at the southern end of Goldsboro Borough, adjacent to Riverside Community and
bordering the Susquehanna River. The park was donated to the Township in 2001 by the “Friends of Cly”, an organization developed in 1950 to provide recreation for the Cly community. According to local resident lore, the 6 acre park is one of “the best built” ball fields in the area. The year 2005 brought the addition of a pavilion and a basketball court. Future construction will include a playground, utilizing funds from a PA Department of Community Development Grant, and a volleyball court.

Located in the Valley Green Community on White Oak Drive and paralleling Fishing Creek, is the ‘pocket park’ of White Oak. White Oak Park is the result of resident efforts to turn an abandoned, privately owned property into a park for children and families to gather. The residents formed a committee, held a carnival for start-up funds and then approached the Newberry Township Board of Supervisors for assistance. With great commitment, the Township and Community worked together to apply for a grant from DCNR. The Township agreed to match the grant funds and White Oak park construction began! The park houses a basketball court, swings, a playground, spring toys, a bituminous walking trail, wetlands and picnic tables.

Park Funding

For the most part, funding for the development, acquisition and maintenance of township parks is generated through a fees-in-lieu ordinance. Fees per housing unit are set yearly by the Board of Supervisors. Developers of property can pay a fee or donate property as set forth in the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Park funding is also supplied through grant acquisition. Though most require a matching amount.

In order to defray maintenance costs of parkland, user fees for ball fields and picnic pavilions are assessed. For more information, please contact the Newberry Township Administration Building.

Programs & Activities

While Newberry Township, its surrounding municipalities, and the West Shore School District provide recreation facilities, the West Shore Recreation Commission organizes and provides for activities. The need for recreational opportunities motivated an inter-municipality agreement between 7 municipalities and the West Shore School District. With each Township paying a per diem to the West Shore Recreation Commission, resident user fees are kept lower and the Commission is able to provide 100’s of activities. Those activities include everything from swimming to aerobics, horseback riding, ticket discounts, sport leagues, pet classes, summer programs and travel opportunities. It is a tremendous service and residents are encouraged to take advantage of their many opportunities. For more information you may contact the West Shore Recreation Commission at 717-920-9515 or simply log on www.westshorerec.org. Registrations are accepted on-line. 

  Celebrate Spring with West Shore Recreation Commission

 April signals the end of snowy winter days while West Shore Rec offers activities to make those days a distant memory. Here are just a few of the spring offerings:

 

·         Sports – Head to the park for some healthy fun in the sun with Yoga in the Park. Also our younger fitness fans can benefit from Radiant Child Yoga in the Park. Introduce your child to the great sport of tennis with USTA Quick Start Tennis. Also offered are Youth Tennis Lessons, designed for the beginner or advanced players.  

·         Aquatics – Love the water and want to share your swimming skills? Take the Water Safety Instructor Course and become certified to teach aquatic classes.

·         Upcoming Trips Plan a beautiful day at Mount Vernon including a Boat Tour. Explore the mansion; enjoy the estate and lunch before embarking on an afternoon sight-seeing cruise on the Potomac. Make summer an adventure by signing up to visit the Smithsonian Zoo. This quest includes a tour of the Panda exhibit and lunch.

·         Events  – All 9 – 14 year old athletes, put your best foot forward by signing up for the 2010 Hershey Track & Field Games Local Meet. Get a step ahead of the game by learning basic track & field techniques in the Track & Field Clinic, designed as a lead-in clinic to the meet.     

·         Visit West Shore Rec on the Internet at www.westshorerec.org.  Watch for our Summer Brochure to be online April 29. See the complete listing of activities, directions to facilities, plus local phone contacts for youth sport organizations. Access ActiveNet to register online for most programs and check your recreation schedule. Please be aware that there is a convenience fee for the online registration option. There is no charge to register otherwise.

·         Questions, comments or class ideas?  We value your input. Contact West Shore Rec Commission at 920-9515.

·         Visit West Shore Rec on the Internet at www.westshorerec.orgSee the complete listing of activities, directions to facilities, plus local phone contacts for youth sport organizations. Access ActiveNet to register online for most programs and check your recreation schedule. Please be aware that there is a convenience fee for the online registration option. There is no charge to register otherwise.
 

Athletic Associations

There are currrently four area athletic associations. They provide soccer, baseball and softball for area youth.
• Northeastern Youth Softball/Soccer Association
C/O 140 Meeting House Road
Manchester, PA 17345
717-266-1293

• Red Land Baseball/ Softball Association
PO Box 456
Lewisberry, PA 17339

• Red Land Soccer Association
205 Old Quaker Road
Etters, PA 17319
717-938-5320

• Red Land Girls Softball Association
PO Box 181
Lewisberry, PA 17339