Looking for the best places for kids to run, climb, swing, and explore? The York-Adams area is packed with amazing parks, playgrounds  and greenspaces that are  perfect for a quick play break.

Whether you're planning a weekend outing, meeting friends  or creating a summer playground bucket list, this guide features parks and playgrounds you're sure to love.

Below you'll find parks organized by region so you can easily find one near you. 

Disclaimer: This list was compiled using information from local organizations, townships, boroughs, and city resources. Some details may be out of date since this article was published. 

Adams County: 

1. Caledonia State Park 
📍 10099 Lincoln Way E, Fayetteville, PA 17222
Amenities: Forested trails, picnic areas, natural spaces, offers family-friendly activities.

2. Carroll Commons
📍 33 Valley View Trail, Fairfield, PA 17320
Amenities: Large playground, picnic area & pavilion, walking/exercise trail, basketball court, bocce court, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard, bathrooms.

3. East Berlin Community Park
📍 523 North Ave, East Berlin, PA 17316
Amenities: Playground, picnic pavilion, basketball court, paved walking path, soccer field, skate park, horseshoes, labyrinth/trails, bathrooms.

4. Gettysburg Recreation Park
📍 Breckenridge St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Amenities: Large community park with playground areas, picnic spaces, walking paths, sports fields, bathrooms.

5. Hamiltonban Community Park
📍 4020 Bullfrog Rd, Fairfield, PA 17320
Amenities: Community open spaces, local play areas, trails.

6. Kay Sullivan Park at Lake Kay
📍 Trout Run Trail, Fairfield, PA 17320
Amenities: Playground, fishing pier, picnic area.

7. Lake May
📍 Fairfield, PA 17320
Amenities: Fishing, small picnic area.

8. Lions Park
📍 4101-4239 Chambersburg Rd, Biglerville, PA 17307
Amenities: Playground sections, open green fields.

9. Littlestown Park
📍 151 E Lakeview Dr, Littlestown, PA 17340
Amenities: Playground equipment, picnic space, walking space, bathrooms.

10. Oakside Community Park
📍 2880 Table Rock Rd, Biglerville, PA 17307
Amenities: Community park with play space, picnic areas, bathrooms.

11. Ranch Trail Commons
📍 14 Ranch Trail, Fairfield, PA 17320
Amenities: Two playgrounds, athletic fields, walking trail, pavilions, bathrooms.

12. Unity Park
📍 37 Lefever Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Amenities: Open lawn areas, walking paths, community events space.

Hanover Area: 

1. Baer Ave Playground
📍 100 Baer Ave, Hanover, PA 17331
Amenities: Playground equipment, seating areas.

2. DeGuy Avenue Playground
📍 Clearview Rd, Hanover, PA 17331
Amenities: Playground, basketball court, pavilion areas.

3. Elm Avenue Park
📍 301-387 Eichelberger St, Hanover, PA 17331
Amenities: Playground, basketball courts, tennis courts.

4. Hanover Borough Arboretum
📍 Hanover, PA 17331
Amenities: Green space, gardens, walking paths.

5. Moul Field
📍 151-153 Moul Ave, Hanover, PA 17331
Amenities: Open field space, local community events space.

6. Myers Memorial Playground
📍 Filbert St, Hanover, PA 17331
Amenities: Playground structures, open play space, benches; family-friendly environment.

7. Penn Township Community Park (Kids Kingdom)
📍 4601 Grandview Rd, Hanover, PA 17331
Amenities: Large open park area with playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields, walking paths.

8. W. Roy Attlesberger Park
📍 434 Baer Ave Rear, Hanover, PA 17331
Amenities: Open grassy park area near local playgrounds/courts.

9. West Hanover Street Playground and Tennis Courts
📍 629 W Hanover St, Hanover, PA 17331
Amenities: Playground, tennis courts.

10. Youngs Woods Community Park
📍 357 Blooming Grove Rd, Hanover, PA 17331
Amenities: Woodland trails, open grassy areas, picnic spots — quiet community park.

For more area playgrounds in York County click here. 

Know of a great local public park not on our list? Send the details at sarahfrane@macaronikid.com so we can add it!