The Borough of Hanover Invites Public Input on Reservoir Park Enhancements

June 9, 2025

Hanover, Pa. – The Borough of Hanover welcomes the community to an open house discussion on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Public Administration Building, 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania.

This event will focus on the future recreation enhancements at Long Arm and Sheppard-Myers Reservoirs as part of the development of a comprehensive master plan for the reservoir parks. The master plan will serve as a blueprint to guide future improvements and recreational opportunities in these valuable public spaces.

Residents are encouraged to attend, share ideas, and engage directly with the park design team. For more information, please contact Matt Purkins, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Library Services, at MPurkins@HanoverBoroughPA.gov or 717-637-3877 ext. 1025.

The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.