Borough of Hanover Parks & Recreation

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Oktoberfest is underway in downtown Hanover today. Stop by the Market House for a Chesapeake sausage and a Sign of the H...
09/12/2026

Oktoberfest is underway in downtown Hanover today. Stop by the Market House for a Chesapeake sausage and a Sign of the Horse beverage. Proud to take part in another another amazing Main Street Hanover event!

Did you know Hanover has a one of a kind ADA accessible boat launch? Located at Long Arm Reservoir, the launch allows an...
09/09/2026

Did you know Hanover has a one of a kind ADA accessible boat launch? Located at Long Arm Reservoir, the launch allows anyone easy access to enjoy this beautiful lake! Just make sure you are following all PA rules and regulations! Thanks to Ryan from our Public Works department for making sure the sign looks good in its location! Funding made possible by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and Hanover Borough.

Congratulations to Lily, Zoe, and Isaac on winning the Parks & Recreation Bull Riding competition at the 30th Annual Han...
09/08/2026

Congratulations to Lily, Zoe, and Isaac on winning the Parks & Recreation Bull Riding competition at the 30th Annual Hanover Chili Cookoff! Your prizes were mailed today….thanks for your support!

Councilman Scott and Councilman Riston supporting Hanover Parks & Recreation and Guthrie Memorial Library on the bull at...
09/06/2026

Councilman Scott and Councilman Riston supporting Hanover Parks & Recreation and Guthrie Memorial Library on the bull at the 30th Annual Chili Cookoff. You still have time to stop in, sample great chili and hear great music. Moul Field until 5!

Make sure you stop by the Hanover Chili Cookoff today! Support Parks and Recreation and Guthrie Memorial Library by ridi...
09/06/2026

Make sure you stop by the Hanover Chili Cookoff today! Support Parks and Recreation and Guthrie Memorial Library by riding the mechanical bull and try our award worthy chili!

It's almost time! Time to ride the bull at the 30th Annual Hanover Chili Cookoff Sunday at Moul Field. Help support the ...
09/03/2026

It's almost time! Time to ride the bull at the 30th Annual Hanover Chili Cookoff Sunday at Moul Field. Help support the Guthrie Memorial Library - Hanover's Public Library by riding the mechanical bull. Rides are $5 each, and this lovely Parks & Recreation cowboy hat/bandana combo, being modeled by Councilman Isaac Riston, can be all yours!! Ride the bull 3 times and we will give you the hat and bandana! You can't beat this deal! 11 AM - 5 PM September 6 at Moul Field. Don't miss it!!

Join us for a safe, family-friendly evening of Halloween fun on Saturday, October 31st, from 4–7 PM!📍 Trolley Trail betw...
09/02/2026

Join us for a safe, family-friendly evening of Halloween fun on Saturday, October 31st, from 4–7 PM!

📍 Trolley Trail between Moul Field & Cherry Tree Court

There will be something for everyone, including:
👻 Walk the Haunted Trail
📖 Story Times with Miss Kelly
🎃 Pumpkin Decorating
🔥 S’mores Station

Presented by:
Borough of Hanover – Department of Parks, Recreation & Library Services
Hanover Area YMCA
York County Rail Trail Authority

🍬 BUSINESSES, VENDORS & COMMUNITY GROUPS WANTED!

Help make the evening special by setting up along the trail to distribute candy and goodies to trick-or-treaters!

Participation Fees:
• Businesses & vendors: $25
• Non-profit organizations: FREE
• Food vendors: $50

📞 For more information or to sign up, contact Matt Purkins at [email protected] or 717-637-3877 ext. 1025.

🎃 Come walk the trail, enjoy the activities, and celebrate Halloween with the Hanover community!

Hanover Parks, Recreation and Library Services held our first ever Therapeutic Recreation Day picnic at Union Park. Tha...
08/19/2026

Hanover Parks, Recreation and Library Services held our first ever Therapeutic Recreation Day picnic at Union Park. Thanks to Hanover Area Fire and Rescue, Hanover Police Department, Hanover Department of Codes Enforcement, and The Alliance of Therapy Dogs for taking time out of their schedules to make our first ever TR day a huge success!

🍂 Evening of the Equinox! 🍂Join us Tuesday, September 22, from 6–9 p.m. at the beautiful Warehime-Myers Mansion for an e...
08/18/2026

🍂 Evening of the Equinox! 🍂

Join us Tuesday, September 22, from 6–9 p.m. at the beautiful Warehime-Myers Mansion for an elegant evening benefiting Guthrie Memorial Library—Hanover’s Public Library.

Enjoy 🎶 music, 🥂 w**e, heavy hors d’oeuvres and conversation with fellow library supporters, plus a special presentation by local author Audrey Clare Farley.

📚 Private book signing with Audrey Clare Farley: 5 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: $55 per person
📍 Warehime-Myers Mansion, 305 Baltimore St., Hanover

Tickets: https://e.givesmart.com/events/ORL/

A special thank-you to our generous sponsors: Brightspeed, Blue Ridge Holdings, Hanover Auto Team, Home Association of McSherrystown!

Come celebrate the changing season while supporting the future of our public library. 📖

It’s almost that time again…..Hanover Chili Cookoff is September 6 and this year marks 30 years of this important fundra...
08/18/2026

It’s almost that time again…..Hanover Chili Cookoff is September 6 and this year marks 30 years of this important fundraiser in Hanover. Once again Hanover Parks & Recreation is proud to partner with the Hanover Chili Cookofff by sponsoring the mechanical bull! Stop by and see us, try your luck at bull riding, and maybe even grab one of these cool P&R cowboy hats and bandanas, proudly being shown off here by members of the Chili Cookoff committee. Tickets are on sale now! Pick yours up at the Borough offices or Guthrie Memorial Library!

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33 Frederick Street
Hanover, PA
17331

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717-637-3877

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