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Nixon Park
Nixon Park
For more information, contact Nixon Park directly at (717) 428-1961 or York County Parks and Recreation at 717-840-7440.
Located in Springfield Township, Nixon Park spans 157 acres of meadow, woodland, and aquatic habitats. Established in 1968, the parkland was donated by the Bob Hoffman family and is named after President Richard M. Nixon.
Located in Springfield Township, Nixon Park spans 157 acres of meadow, woodland, and aquatic habitats. Established in 1968, the parkland was donated by the Bob Hoffman family and is named after President Richard M. Nixon.
Directions
From JACOBUS BOROUGH, turn west at the traffic signal onto Valley Road. Continue until you reach Nixon Drive on the right at the bottom of a long hill. Turn right onto Nixon Drive, then make a left at the 4-way intersection to stay on Nixon Drive and follow it to Nixon Park.
Features
Hiking Trails
Nixon Park offers over six miles of trails designed primarily for quiet observation of nature. To maintain the park's serene environment, please limit your activities and adhere to park rules—bikes, horses, and pets are not permitted on the trails.
- Old Field Trail: 1.25 Miles
- Bird Hollow Trail: 0.5 Miles
- Cement All Purpose Trail: 0.2 Miles
- Quiet Walk: 0.6 Miles
- Geology Trail: 1 Mile
- Upland Hardwood Trail: 0.7 Miles
Environmental Education Center
The Nature Center within Nixon Park offers a variety of educational displays and activities, including:
- A Working Honeybee Hive
- Live Snake Exhibits
- A Touch Room
- A Bird Observation Window
- A Reference Library
Full-time naturalists are on staff to offer guided nature walks and programs to pre-scheduled groups. To schedule a program for your group, call 717-428-1961. Groups of 10 or more must pre-register. The center is ADA-accessible.
Visitors are welcomed by dramatic artwork and over 180 specimens from 15 different countries upon entering the center. Exhibits feature large dioramas that portray the African veld's wet and dry seasons, the Arctic Circle's permafrost and pack ice, and the serene beauty of the Northwest Territory. These habitats are home to some of the last great populations of wildlife on earth.
Visitors are welcomed by dramatic artwork and over 180 specimens from 15 different countries upon entering the center. Exhibits feature large dioramas that portray the African veld's wet and dry seasons, the Arctic Circle's permafrost and pack ice, and the serene beauty of the Northwest Territory. These habitats are home to some of the last great populations of wildlife on earth.