Southern York County Recreation

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The Southern York County Regional Recreation Commission provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities to the people of Southern York County and beyond.

Founding municipalities include New Freedom Borough and Shrewsbury Township.

10/29/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring Those Who Served 🇺🇸

Join us on Friday, November 13th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the New Freedom Community Center for the yearly Veterans Day Dinner as we come together as a community to honor and celebrate the Veterans who have served our country.

It's not too late to help make the evening extra special! Every contribution, big or small, will help us show our appreciation to the Veterans in our community and make this a memorable evening for everyone attending.

We are currently accepting donations of:
🎟️ Raffle items
🎁 Door prizes
💳 Gift cards
🛍️ Products or services
❤️ Monetary donations

If you or your business would like to donate an item or make a contribution, please reach out to us at [email protected].

🎟️ To attend, you may reserve tickets here: https://newfreedompa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29887, or by calling 717-235-2337.

10/28/2026

Tonight is the night!

Come join us for a history mystery.....

Just in time for Halloween, our next Speaker Series is about the Moulstown Affair.... the unsolved murder of Christianna Harmon and the superstitions surrounding it.

Presented by Tracy Crouse of the Spring Grove Area Historical Preservation Society

📅 October 28, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
🏠 Shrewsbury Township Building
🎟 FREE to attend, no reservations necessary

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10/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our composting class, courtesy of Master Gardener, John Geoghan and Penn State Master Gardeners of York County! It was very interesting and informative, and we are looking forward to offering more of these types of classes through SYC Rec!

Stay tuned for the official opening of New Freedom's Yard Waste Drop-off site! ♻️

10/24/2026

Beautiful day at the Farmers Market at Freedom Green. Come take a stroll and browse all the goodies.... veggies, canned goods, honey, sourdough bread, dog treats, soaps, craft kits, candles, crochet goods, and more! We are here till 1:00!

10/23/2026

Last night we wrapped up our last week of RC Connect. It was great to get RC car enthusiasts together at the park (both children and children-at-heart) to have some fun racing on the track, jumping ramps, doing a few donuts.... and learning some repairs as needed. 🏁 🏎 🍩 🔧

10/23/2026

🌱 Reminder that our Composting 101 Class, "My Dirty Little Secret", is tomorrow, October 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the New Freedom Borough Building! All are welcome!

🐛 Ever wonder why your neighbors’ plants are bigger and stronger that yours? Did you race to the store to buy more Miracle Grow thinking that was the answer? The answer is in the soil! Learn how to improve your soil, develop an underground Work Force and grow bigger and stronger plants. There is another universe of life under your feet. Explore who they are and how to make them happy in your quest to change dirt into healthy soil.

♻️ Presented by John Geoghan, who has been a Master Gardener for 38 years, and has designed and maintained many personal and business landscapes.

🏡 Free to attend, and no registration necessary!

10/22/2026

🍓 Farmers Market at Freedom Green Vendor Spotlight! 🍓

Our LAST Farmers Market is coming up this Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, and we wanted to highlight some of the wonderful vendors who will be there!

We will have Hound Dog Bakery selling freshly-made, all-natural dog treats and chewy hickory-smoked bones for our wonderful pets. 🐶

We will also have Sparrow Crafts selling homemade, themed plaster kits for kids to paint, which make great party favors, gifts for classes, teams, holidays, or just a fun rainy day activity! 🐦

SYC Rec will also be there handing out FREE seeds again! 🌱

Come check them both out, along with our 11+ other vendors!

10/21/2026

🍽 Need an excuse to eat out? Well here's your chance....

7️⃣ Come out to Seven Sports Bar & Grille between 4:00 PM and 9:30 PM for dine-in service and a portion of the food proceeds will be donated to the Southern York County Regional Recreation!

💙 Enjoy a night out with family and friends (and not having to cook or clean) while also supporting your local non-profit Recreation Commission. Proceeds will assist us in providing a wide variety of fun, beneficial programming and events for our wonderful community at no or low-cost.

Thank you for your support!

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10/20/2026

🥗🎄Navigate the Holidays with Confidence!🎄🥗

🍪 The holidays are quickly approaching and you know what that means.... being surrounded by Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies, and Christmas cookies.

🍬 Join Julie, Dietitian and Owner of Compleat Wellness Center, LLC to learn how to enjoy your favorite holiday foods while staying mindful of your health at our next Nutrition Education Series! Learn practical tips for making balanced choices, managing holiday indulgences, and maintaining healthy habits throughout the season.

📅 Monday, November 2, 2026
⏰ 6:15 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
🏠 Shrewsbury Township Building
🎟 FREE and no registration required

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10/19/2026

Our next Intermediate I Pickleball 6-Week Course is open for those players who already understand the basics and are ready to refine technique, shot selection, and on-court decision-making.

📅 Thursdays starting November 5th
⏰ 5:00 - 6:30 PM
🏠 New Freedom Community Center
💲 $80 Residents / $85 Non-Residents
🎟 Register Here: https://newfreedompa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29836

Spots fill up quickly, so don't delay!

Address

49 East High Street
New Freedom, PA
17349

Telephone

+17172352337

Website

https://newfreedompa.myrec.com/

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