Camp Security Park Master Planning Project - Community Workshop Notice

Springettsbury Township is currently undertaking the development of a master plan for the Camp Security Park area. This includes the current Camp Security neighborhood park as well as the overall 162 acres of land owned by Township including the site of the former Revolutionary War POW camp. The overall property has been the subject of extensive historical research and archaeological excavations. It is believed that the area includes the last POW camp site of the Revolutionary War.

Public involvement opportunities are scheduled throughout the planning process which will extend to spring/summer of 2025.

The first such opportunity will take place on October 28, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Springettsbury Township Municipal Complex located at 1501 Mt. Zion Road, York, PA 17402.

This meeting will be a highly interactive forum for the community (all age groups are invited and encouraged to attend) and will include:

1. Reviewing initial findings related to evaluation of the existing conditions of the site as well as summary of historical information.

2. Activities focused on community recreational needs and potential ideas for the types of facilities and improvements that may be considered for the site; and

3. Providing the community of all age levels the opportunity to participate in shaping the vision for the park (either in groups or in one-on-one dialogue) and to contribute their ideas, vision, and direction for the park’s development.

The park master planning effort is expected to be completed mid-2025 and is intended to be a strategic roadmap for the implementation of proposed improvements. The project was partially funded by a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant with matching funds from the Township.

Residents can also keep tabs on the project through the Township’s webpage or by contacting:

Brandy Shope
Director of Parks and Recreation Springettsbury Township
1501 Mt. Zion Road, York, PA 17402 717-757-3521 ext. 406 brandy.shope@springettsbury.com