Nixon Park Nature Center
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.
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Physical Address
5922 Nixon Drive, York, PA 17403
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
Voice
Voice
Application process
Visit in person. View the website below to view the events calendar for upcoming events and learn more about programs offered by the Nature Center.
Fee
Call for more information.
Eligibility
No limitations or restrictions
Service area
York, PA
Agency info
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.