Lancaster County has a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor public spaces- parks, hiking, walking trails, and more. Spending time outside can do wonders, whether it’s for exercise, play, or leisure. Come by yourself or bring friends along!
This is post 1 in a series where we highlight the spaces available throughout the county!
Starting with the town nearest and dearest to us, Lititz!
- Lititz Springs Park (256 N Broad St, Lititz, PA 17543)- located in Downtown Lititz across from Tomato Pie Cafe and next to the Train Station Welcome Center, this park has a playground, paved walking trail, spring with ducks, pavilions, and band shell. Come every Thursday from 4PM-dusk from mid-May to October for the Lititz Farmers Market! The park hosts a variety events year round- read more here. While this is a private park owned by the Lititz Moravian Congregation, it is open for public use and does not receive public funding. You can support the park at their website.
Photo from Justin Mosebach
- Mary Oehme Gardens (145 E Main St, Lititz, PA 17543)- also located in Downtown Lititz, this space is behind the Lititz Museum. Beautifully landscaped with a water garden and diverse mixture of colors, textures, and plants. Also available to rent! Learn more here.
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- Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT)- a system that connects Lititz Borough, Warwick Twp, Ephrata Twp, Akron Borough, and Ephrata Borough. See the map here! Mild grade, 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. 8 access points with parking and 6 restroom stops! Great for running, biking, and walking.
- Tree House Lititz (300 W Orange St, Lititz, PA 17543)- a destination for all ages and abilities to play, grow, and explore together! This park has a soft ground surface, Liberty Wheelchair Swing, pavilion, and gaga pit. It was built and funded by the community and we are proud to be a sponsor each year! Learn more here.
Been There Done That With Kids
- Dean L Saylor Park (183 Market St, Lititz, PA 17543)- 50 acres with soccer/baseball fields, playground equipment, biking and rollerblade trail, and stone dust trail. Learn more here.
- New Street Park (130 N Locust St, Lititz, PA 17543)- complete with a basketball court, stream, playground, walking trail, and small pavilion!
Warwick Regional Rec
- Spruce Street Park (corner of Spruce St & W 2nd Ave, Lititz, PA 17543)- perfect for a range of ages with a baseball field, playground (including toddler pieces), picnic tables, and a summer community playground program!
Warwick Regional Rec
- Lititz Skate Park (201 Maple St, Lititz, PA 17543)- located behind the Lititz Springs Pool, this skate park is well shaded and has parking available.
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