Borough of Hanover Reservoir Park Master Plan Public Presentation

Hanover, Pa. – The Borough of Hanover invites the community to an open house presentation on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. to be held in the Council Chambers of the Public Administration Building, 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania.

This presentation will focus on proposed recreation enhancements at Long Arm and Sheppard-Myers Reservoirs as part of the development of a comprehensive master plan for the reservoir parks created in collaboration with YSM Landscape Architects. Previously, a public open house was held in summer 2025, during which community members shared suggestions for potential improvements.

The Reservoir Park Master Plan is funded in part through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and is a component of the Borough’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space and Trails Plan: Shaping Our Future 2024–2033.

Parking for the event is available on Frederick and Franklin Streets, in the Square, and in the public lot on the corner of West Chestnut and Franklin Streets. Metered parking is free after 6:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Matt Purkins, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Library Services, at MPurkins@HanoverBoroughPA.gov or 717-637-3877 ext. 1025.

Borough of Hanover Vision
“We envision a thriving, welcoming community appealing to individuals, families, and businesses where best-practices shape delivery of exceptional municipal services and citizen engagement. By providing efficient, high-quality services, we support a clean and safe environment, inclusive recreation, and a vibrant, drug-free downtown for all.”

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.