York County Government - Parks and Recreation

York County Government - Parks and Recreation - Nixon Park Nature Center

5922 Nixon Drive, York, PA 17403

Eligibility

No limitations or restrictions

Hours

Nature Center: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Sunday, 12:00pm to 4:30pm Park Grounds: Daily, Dawn to Dusk Administration Office: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Closed daily, 12:30pm to 1:00pm

(717) 428-1961

Voice

(717) 840-7440

Voice

[email protected]

Application process

Walk-in, visit website

Fees

Call for more details

Service area

York, PA

Description

Supports a wide variety of plant and animal life. Operates a Nature Center featuring live reptiles, a children’s touch room, bird feeder observation windows, an extensive preserved insect collection, and interactive educational displays focused on PA natural history. Offers several park amenities including hiking trails and various special events/programs throughout the year.

What's Here

Nature Centers/Walks Recreational Trails Public Parks

Providing organization

York County Government - Parks and Recreation

Operates as the York County Parks Department, established by the Board of Commissioners for York County. Provides the community with a wide variety of activities and to acquire, develop, maintain, and preserve lands for future generations to enjoy. Maintains 11 county parks for your enjoyment throughout the county. Enhances the quality of community life acting as a steward for the environment. Acquires, conserves and manages park lands and offers a variety of recreational and educational opportunities.