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Affiliated Programs
Baseball--Adult
Oldtimers Baseball
Email: kenehersey@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.yorkcountybaseball.org
General Information
York County Oldtimers Baseball League is for ages 38 and over and plays from the 1st weekend after Labor Day through the 2nd weekend in November with 10 Sunday games on the schedule. Games are typically scheduled for McWilliams Field and Field #2 in York Township Park and on Shryock Field. The league commissioner is Ken Hersey.
Partnership/Program Information
The Oldtimers League is a partner with York Township Recreation to provide a softball league for men ages 38+ on township fields.
Registration Information
No information at this time.
Website Information
Follow Oldtimers link when visiting www.yorkcountybaseball.org for Oldtimers League.
Other
No other news at this time.
National Recreation and Park Association
National Recreation and Park Association
22377 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148
Phone: 703-858-0784
Fax: 703-858-0794
Email: info@nrpa.org
Web Site: http://www.nrpa.org
General Information
Mission, Vision, Goals
The Mission of the National Recreation and Park Association is ”To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people.”
NRPA's Values - We believe that parks and recreation:
-Enhances the human potential by providing facilities, services and programs that meet the emotional, social and physical needs of communities.
-Articulates environmental values through ecologically responsible management and environmental education programs.
-Promotes individual and community wellness that enhances the quality of life for all citizens.
-Utilizes holistic approaches to promote cultural understanding, economic development, family public health and safety, by working in coalitions and partnerships with allied organizations.
-Facilitates and promotes the development of grassroots, self-help initiatives in communities across the country.
The Goals of the National Recreation and Park Association are:
-To promote public awareness and support for recreation, park and leisure services as they relate to the constructive use of leisure and thereby to the social stability of a community and the physical and mental health of individuals. NRPA strives to promote public awareness of the environmental and natural resource management aspects of recreation and leisure services.
-To facilitate the development, maintenance, expansion and improvement of socially and environmentally relevant public policy that supports recreation, parks and leisure programs and services.
-To enhance the development of parks, recreation and tourism professionals and to provide services that contribute to the development of NRPA members.
-To promote the development and dissemination of the body of knowledge in order to improve the delivery of service, increase understanding of leisure behavior and expand the body of knowledge relative to parks and recreation programs and services.
Parks--Pennsylvania State Parks
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Phone: 1-888-PA-PARKS
Email: parkinfo@state.pa.us
Web Site: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/
General Information
The primary purpose of Pennsylvania State Parks is to provide opportunities for enjoying healthful outdoor recreation and serve as outdoor classrooms for environmental education. In meeting these purposes, the conservation of the natural, scenic, aesthetic, and historical values of parks should be given first consideration. Stewardship responsibilities should be carried out in a way that protects the natural outdoor experience for the enjoyment of current and future generations.
Parks--York County Parks
York County Department of Parks and Recreation
400 Mundis Race Road
York, PA 17406-9721
Phone: 717-840-7440
Fax: 717-840-7403
Email: parks@york-county.org
Web Site: http://ycwebserver.york-county.org/Parks/index.htm
General Information
Mission Statement:
York County Department of Parks & Recreation enhances the quality of community life acting as a steward for the environment. In this capacity, it acquires, conserves, and manages park lands and offers a variety of recreational and educational opportunities.
Vision Statement
York County Department of Parks and Recreation strives to be the County leader in environmental conservation, preservation, and education. Programs and projects in these areas reflect sound management and stewardship principles and a strong organizational commitment to innovation and public service.
Value Statement
As steward of the County's park lands, the York County Department of Parks and Recreation:
-Creates customer-friendly environments
-Provides a diversity of natural areas to promote passive recreation
-Conserves and interprets the natural and historical aspects of park resources
-Listens and responds to park users
-Encourages safe and responsible use of park resources
-Strives to maintain the highest level of professionalism
-Enters into partnerships and pursues networking
-Promotes and honors volunteer participation
-Fosters innovation and creativity in fulfilling mission responsibilities
-Cultivates new sources of support and funding
Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society
Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society
2131 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803
Phone: 814-234-4272
Email: prpsinfo@prps.org
Web Site: http://www.prps.org
General Information
The Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS), founded in 1935, is the principal organization promoting quality recreation and park opportunities for all citizens of the Commonwealth through education, training, technical assistance and other support to local, county, state and federal recreation and park providers.
The Society's 1,800 members include recreation and park professionals working for federal, state and local agencies; therapeutic recreation specialists and activity coordinators working in health care facilities; local recreation and park advisory board members serving in local communities; faculty and students at colleges and universities; recreation directors at commercial and resort facilities; and suppliers of recreation and park products and services.
Softball--Girls' Softball
York Township Recreation
190 Oak Road
Dallastown, PA 17313
Phone: 717-741-3861 x142
Email: recdept@yorktownship.com
Web Site: http://www.yorktownshiprec.com
General Information
This program is ran through the department. Please see our program schedule for current information.
Trails--Heritage Rail Trail
York County Rail Trail Authority
P.O. Box 335
Seven Valleys, PA 17360
Phone: 717-428-0999
Email: info@yorkcountytrails.org
Web Site: http://www.yorkcountytrails.org
General Information
The York County Rail Trail Authority is a volunteer, ten-member Authority formed in 1990 under the direction of the York County Board of Commissioners. The Authority's mission is to enrich York County communities and countryside through the development of a network of public trails.
The Authority, which is incorporated under the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Act of 1945, is a political subdivision of the County of York.
The Authority leads development efforts for the Heritage Rail Trail.
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