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06/12/2026

Thank you Macaroni KID Harrisburg and West Shore, PA for this awesome tribute to one of our most popular parks!

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06/10/2026

The swing set at Trout Run park is being replaced. Thank you for your patience while we make park improvements.

06/10/2026

🔥 Burn Permit Reminder 🔥

Upper Allen Township reminds residents that an open burn permit is required for most outdoor burning activities.

When is a burn permit required?
A permit is required for any type of open or controlled burning, including (but not limited to) burn barrels, bonfires, and campfires. Additional details are available on the Township website.

Are there any exceptions?
Yes. A burn permit is not required when using:

An approved fire pit
Grill
Outdoor fireplace
Chiminea
…for recreational purposes such as cooking or warmth.

Not sure if your setup qualifies? Contact the Township Fire Marshal
for guidance. Even when a permit is not required, always use safe burning practices.

How do I get a permit and what does it cost?

💸Burn permits are free!
Apply online here: https://uatwp.org/i_want_to/read_download/applications_and_forms.php -9
— look under “Applications”

You may also download and submit the application by email or in person at the Community Development office.

Approved permits are valid for one week, with extensions available if needed.

Applications / Forms You can now apply for some permits online HERE The following permits are available: · Burn Permit · Certificate of Zoning Use and Occupancy · Excavation & Fill Permit · Operational Permit · Street Op...

06/10/2026

🚧 Traffic Alert – Cumberland Parkway 🚧

A sinkhole has developed at 101 Cumberland Parkway near Dove's Auto Repair and is expanding into the roadway. A lane shift is currently in place to safely direct traffic around the affected area.

A contractor is scheduled to begin repairs on Monday, June 15. Work is expected to take 7–10 days, though the duration may be extended if necessary.

Please use caution when traveling through this area and expect delays.

06/09/2026

✨ Sponsor spotlight featuring Members 1st Federal Credit Union, an official "Cranberry" sponsor of Fall Festival 2026! ✨

👏 Thanks to Members 1st Federal Credit Union and other generous community partners, Fall Fest can remain free to the public! Please show some love to this awesome supporter! 😁

For information on how to become a sponsor, please email [email protected] with "Fall Fest Sponsor" in the subject line.

06/09/2026

🐦 Bird of the Month (as selected by the Bird Town Committee): The Gray Catbird

Have you heard a soft “mew, mew” coming from your backyard this summer? Chances are it’s the Gray Catbird—one of Upper Allen Township’s most entertaining (and underrated!) songbirds.

With its sleek slate-gray color and distinctive black cap, this bird is full of personality. It can mimic other birds and sounds, and it’s surprisingly bold—don’t be surprised if it stands its ground to protect its nest!

Gray Catbirds love dense shrubs and small trees, where they snack on insects and berries like raspberries and blueberries.
Even more impressive? The catbirds we see each summer have traveled hundreds (sometimes thousands!) of miles from their winter homes along the southern coasts and even the Caribbean—all to raise their young right here in our community.

Next time you’re outside, keep an ear out for that signature “mew”—you might just spot one darting through the bushes or hopping along the ground like it’s doing a little dance! 💛

06/09/2026

👉 Donate & Support Our Field Day Campaign:
https://www.extra-life.org/participant/572960

☀️🎉 Join Us for Field Day — Play for a Purpose! 🎉☀️
Upper Allen Township’s Field Day is happening June 25, and it’s about more than just fun—it’s about making a real difference.
Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of games, activities, and a high‑energy water balloon fight 💦—all while supporting Extra Life, benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Every dollar raised helps provide life‑saving care, equipment, and support to children and families in need 💛

Can’t attend? You can still make an impact—your donation directly supports kids in our region.

📅 June 25
📍 Winding Hill Park North
🕓 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Let’s come together as a community—have fun, give back, and change lives. 💛

06/06/2026

June 5, 2026 Statement from the Commissioners

Although the meeting has been postponed, we present this statement as our honorable municipal neighbor of Monroe Township, Cumberland County, PA, anticipates a presentation for a potential data center project in a residential zoning district along West Grantham Road, West Lisburn Road and Williams Grove Road at a future meeting.

On December 15, 2025, the Monroe Township Board of Supervisors enacted an ordinance that only permits a data center in Monroe Township as a conditional use in the Industrial (I) and Highway Commercial (HC) zoning districts. The proposed data center is not permitted in the proposed residential zoning district unless Monroe Township amends its zoning ordinance.

It is important to note that, to date, Monroe Township has not proposed to amend its zoning map, nor has the developer submitted any formal request to amend the zoning map. Prior to amending a zoning ordinance, Pennsylvania law requires a municipality to issue public notices, hold a public hearing, and refer the proposed amendment to local and county planning commissions for additional public review.

The Upper Allen Township Board of Commissioners has heard from many concerned citizens living in the adjacent Ashcombe Farms development and nearby residential zoned areas whose health, safety and welfare could be adversely affected by a Monroe Township zoning change allowing for industrial type use at this location. Of particular concern is potential impact on four (4) Suez/Veolia groundwater wells known as Grantham (EP103) and Center Square (EP104) which have two (2) wells per entry point and serve Grantham and Center Square customers under PWSID # 7210028, as well as the Trout Run, the Trout Run Nature Preserve, and the Yellow Breeches.
The Upper Allen Township Board of Commissioners understands the residents’ concerns and will continue to monitor whether formal proceedings for a zoning amendment commence in Monroe Township.

Upper Allen Township Board of Commissioners
June 5, 2026

Data Center Presentation Statement Although the meeting has been postponed, we present this statement as our honorable municipal neighbor of Monroe Township, Cumberland County, PA, anticipates a presentation for a potential data center project in a residential zoning district along West Grantham Roa...

02/09/2026

Our phone systems are currently down. If you call in, you may not be able to speak to a live person, but voicemails are an option. As always, we can be reached at @uatwp.org.

We are actively working to resolve the issue and apologize for the inconvenience.

02/06/2026

The Administrative Committee Meeting scheduled for February 9th, 2026, has been CANCELLED.

Address

100 Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA
17055

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Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17177660756

Website

https://uatwp.org/

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🖥️Are you a subscriber to the Township's YouTube page? Meeting recordings can be viewed there. The Township currently records meetings of the Stormwater Authority, the Park & Recreation Board, and the Board of Commissioners. Special meetings of the BOC are also recorded. Videos are uploaded as soon as they are available; there may be delays in processing if the video is lengthy. *The video from last night is currently rendering and should be posted later today.* Special thanks to resident Josh Brown for putting together the video below. Check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UpperAllenTownship-Live-2026/videos

🎆 Happiest of New Years! Please drive safely if you plan to go out. Upper Allen Township, PA offices will be closing at 2pm today. Offices will be closed on January 1st, 2026 and we will reopen for business on Friday, January 2nd. 🍾 Cheers!

Paws with Claus

Thanks to Upper Allen Dog Park Friends for opening their gates this weekend! Beautiful day for a trip to the dog park. Check out more information at uatwp.org.

🧶 Support Upper Allen Township’s 175th Anniversary Celebration! We're raising funds for a year of special events — all leading up to our Third Annual Upper Allen Township Fall Festival 2025 on September 26th — and you can help by purchasing our commemorative 175th Anniversary blanket! This beautiful 50" x 72" blanket features historic township landmarks and is available in navy blue, hunter green, and red. 💲 $55 each 📍 Pick-up only at the Township Office – 100 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg (no shipping) 💯 All proceeds benefit the Upper Allen Township's 175th Anniversary Committee 🛒 Order yours today: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLH4T5WMFDBYV/checkout/5FIXTX4IKCGRSQ5EEDDLVNH5 ❤️ Want to support the celebration without purchasing a blanket? You can still make a donation here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLH4T5WMFDBYV/checkout/YZNERNJ7JDNKBBKROANBVX6F

Field Day 2025

Field Day 2025 capped off with an epic kids versus adults water balloon fight! #summervibes #kidsvsadults #parklife

📣 SILVER SPONSOR ALERT! 💸 Zimmerman's Automotive Tire Pros is a silver tiered sponsor of Upper Allen Township's 175th Anniversary. Thanks to sponsors like you, we are well over halfway toward our fundraising goal! "Thank you" to this local business for your support!

✨ Announcing: a brand new fixture at Winding Hill Park North! Just installed this week, the playground communication board. 🌟 A playground communication board is a visual communication tool designed to help children—especially those with speech, language, or cognitive challenges—express themselves and interact with others while playing. It features symbols, pictures, and icons representing common words, actions, emotions, and playground activities. The board fosters communication equity, ensuring every child can participate in playground fun. 🛝 See you on the playground! #playground #accessibility #AccessibilityMatters

👋 Hi, friends of Upper Allen Township! We are over halfway toward our fundraising goal for Upper Allen Township's 175th Anniversary. Many generous citizens and local businesses have already contributed. 💸 If you can, please consider donating! 💰 Funds raised will directly support: FALL FEST event logistics, including rental equipment, etc. / Talent fees for speakers, musicians, and drone operators Production of anniversary memorabilia / Marketing and promotional efforts to engage the community. 🤑 You will get a Sponsor Shoutout on social media (if you wish). ➡️ Donation link below. https://square.link/u/mYT81hcY

👋 Hi! We have an announcement! 🥁 Introducing: ✨ Bandwango Parks Pass 2025 🔜 Starting Monday, May 12th, the Bandwango Parks Pass experience will be live. The mobile Parks Pass is web-based, so you won't have to download an app. ▶️ Here's how it works: go to any of the 15 featured Upper Allen Township Bandwango parks listed on the site. Once you are within .25 miles of the park, the GPS will allow you to "check in" at the park. Each check-in earns you points! The more points you accumulate, the more prizes you are eligible to claim! 🎁 We have prizes for kids and adults! Prizes available will be: 175th Anniversary Logo Pin, light-up fidget spinners, light sabers, bucket hats, and T-shirts. Check out the link below for all the details! https://uatwp.org/departments/parks/bandwango_parks_pass.php

📆May is Mental Health Awareness month. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is an important resource to be aware of. Check out their website here: https://www.samhsa.gov/ 📌 There are local resources as well. At 100 Chestnut Street in Harrisburg, there is a psychiatric crisis center. Crisis Intervention is the 24-hour emergency mental health service provided by the Dauphin County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Program. Crisis Intervention staff provide supportive counseling, outreach, assessment, and referral information to individuals experiencing an emotional crisis or difficulty coping with a personal problem. https://www.dauphincounty.gov/government/human-services/mental-health-autism-developmental-programs/crisis-intervention-services 🤝 Mental well-being can be hard to measure and people's suffering may go under the radar. Remember to treat people with empathy as you never know what battles they may be fighting.

Head to Grantham Park to check out the #BrandNew #playground now #open at 400 Low Street in #mechanicsburgpa

✨ Update from Grantham Park! New playground equipment is in! Opening to the public soon. ✨ 📍 400 Low Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Upper Allen Township's 175th Anniversary 💥 The line-up for Food Truck Fridays is set and we are PUMPED! 🍕 Get ready for some great grub every 4th friday starting in April and running through October. (September is Fall Fest, so there will be no Food Truck Friday that month.) 🎤 Introducing live music in 2025! 💯 Check out the featured Food Trucks and their schedule below.

A little peek of our brave Public Works crews out very early this morning treating the roads. #snowday #publicworks #PublicWorksDepartment

Snow dogs at The Upper Allen Township Dog Park at Daybreak Church.

Yes, it is below freezing out. Yes, there's snow on the ground. And, yes, the #dog #park at Daybreak Church at Gettysburg Pike is open for business! Beatrice and Webster had a blast this morning. See you at the park!

☺️Thank you to everyone who braved the rain on September 27th, 2024 at the Upper Allen Township, PA second annual Fall Festival! 🎥 We just got some video footage: check it out! Planning has already begun for 2025 and we can't wait!

🎄Behold the newly lit tree at Winding Hill Park North! It's a beauty! Thanks to our partners at Alba Orthodontics for making this event happen. We love to see our parks filled with community!

We are getting ready for the tree lighting with Alba Orthodontics this Sunday! This event is rain or shine. The event will go from 5pm-7pm, with the tree lighting happening at 6pm. Let's all get into the holiday spirit this Sunday. We will see you there!

📣 In order to better serve our residents by providing greater accessibility to public meetings, we will be broadcasting future Board of Commissioners and Stormwater Authority meetings live on Zoom, to begin Wednesday, November 6th. 💻 There is a Zoom link on the our website, which you can use to access these meetings at their scheduled time (meetings will be open to join approximately 5 minutes prior to their start time). You can find the Zoom link, as well as the livestreaming policy, here: https://uatwp.org/government/agendas___minutes/board_of_commissioners.php 📹 These meetings will be recorded and then made available [within 72 hours] on the Township's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvgWFviCPoaIstvylFUC6Pw 👋 Please note: viewers will not be able to comment or participate via Zoom, so if you would like to address the Board, you should still plan to attend in person. In the event of technological malfunctions with the stream, the live meeting will proceed as scheduled. Join us this Wednesday on Zoom for our first broadcasts: Stormwater Authority at 6pm; Board of Commissioners to follow at 6:30pm.

Welcome to our new .25 mile walking trail at Center Square Park! It runs along a beautiful and lush stream. Walking has major benefits: it improves heart health; helps ease joint pain; aids with mental health; boosts energy levels and mood; and much more. Even a brisk daily 10-minute walk can have lots of health benefits. Center Square Park is just one great walking destination within the Township's extensive system. It's an absolutely beautiful day outside and we will see you at the parks!

New walking trail at Center Square Park

Upper Allen Township Fall Fest 2024

Fall Fest is going forward as planned! Dress according to the weather. See you at the park!

Are you #ready? #fallfestival2024 Upper Allen Township, PA

🎸Check out our all-star live music acts for Fall Fest 2024! 🎤 First up, The Northside at 4pm, followed by By the Way at 6:30pm. Both bands will play at the main pavilion at Winding Hill Park North: 901 East Winding Hill Road, Mechanicsburg. We can't wait! 🤩

Did somebody say "Live Music?!" Check out our all star bands, The Northside and By the Way, at Fall Fest on September 27th. The Northside will play at 4pm and By the Way will play at 6:30pm. See you at Winding Hill Park North on September 27th to rock out to kid-friendly jams!

👋 Hi, friends of Upper Allen Township! Today, July 19th, is Park and Recreation Professionals Day. We'd like to extend our gratitude to our amazing Park and Rec team, who make our parks so special. See you at the parks! 🌳