Noel Dorwart Park — Attraction in East Hempfield Township

I liked the great scenery and the history along with the park. I also like the free accessible mulberries that hang on the trees, some close to the ground. Honeysuckle also blankets the perimeter of the trails and gives a sweet taste to the day. I like to compliment the Trestle Spur trail because it offers instant access to fresh river water on a hot and humid day. The creek trail is another spontaneous sight because of the rushing creek that soothes the mind. I like everything about the Noel S. Dorwart Memorial Park for...

This park is built on the reclaimed land. Once a landfill, it has been properly and safely managed to create this current park. You would have no idea that it is overtop of composting trash since it looks just like the surrounding area. There are several plaques along the trails that explain more. This park is very popular and can get a little busy for a trail park. The land is flat, trails wide, and the area is cleared out nicely so you can go for walks, runs, and...

Another unassuming park that is an incredible spot to find nature and one of the best places to bird in the county! Tucked between neighborhoods and shopping centers, this beautiful park (managed by the LCSWMA) has 3.5 miles of trails within 70 acres of preserve. The trail system winds through fields, marshlands, wooded areas, and runs adjacent to the Little Conestoga Creek. Noel Dorwart is a beautiful and easy walk with mostly level gravel paths. Plenty of...