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Free Children's and Senior Theater Cancelled

The Free Children's Theater that was to be held on April 4, 2020 and the Free Senior Theater performance that was to be held on June 14, 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Ordinance NO. 391 - Signs

Hearing for proposed Ordinance No. 391 - Signs is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 2020, at 7pm at the Loyalsock Township Office. Due to COVID-19 the Board meetings are currently closed to the Public. All comments for this ordinance should be submitted in writing and will be read at the hearing. Deadline for submitting comments is by 3pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Comments can be emailed to garth@loyalsocktownship.org or mailed to 2501 E. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

Recreation Department

The Recreation Department maintains recreation facilities and provides year-round activities and programs that positively impact the health, safety, and welfare of the residents. With three (3) playground parks, one (1) nature park, a dog park, portions of Susquehanna Bikeway, and a seasonal community pool located in the Township there are plenty of reasons to get your family outside. All parks have pavilions that are available to rent during the spring, summer, and fall.
The Community Recreation Center is available to rent for sports and special events. The department also offers recreation programs year round within the parks, pool, and at the Community Recreation Center.

STEP Office of Aging
The Loyalsock Center for Healthy Aging is now located within the Loyalsock Community Recreation Center located at 1607 Four Mile Drive in Williamsport. For more information on the programs offered please call 570-601-9590.

Pavilion Information

Pavilions at each park can be reserved up to one year in advance. All facilities are equipped with full service restrooms, charcoal grills, and electric.

Contact the Recreation Department to check availability and reserve your pavilion.

James Short Park
Shelter #1 and #3

$35.00 Resident
$45.00 Non-Resident

Shelter #2

$50.00 Resident
$60.00 Non-Resident

Bruce E. Henry Park

$35.00 Resident
$45.00 Non-Resident

Heshbon Park

$35.00 Resident
$45.00 Non-Resident

Riverfront Park

$50.00 Resident
$60.00 Non-Resident

Recreation Center Information

The Loyalsock Community Recreation Center is available for rentals. The Recreation Center can be rented for basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball, birthday parties, meetings, special events, and more. If you are interested in renting the Recreation Center please contact the Recreation Department. The prices are listed below.

Sports Use-Hourly Rates (1 hr minimum)
Resident: $20.00 per hr or $10.00 per ½ hr
Non-Resident: $40.00 per hr or $20.00 per ½ hr
Net Set Up Fee: $5.00 flat fee

Parties/Events (1 hr minimum)
Resident: $30.00 per hr or $15.00 per ½ hr
Non-Resident: $50.00 per hr or $25.00 per ½ hr
Kitchen Use: $10.00 flat fee

In addition to the regular payment a security deposit equal to the amount of your rental fee (up to $100) will be charged. This will be returned following your rental after we have verified that all of the rules were followed and the area was returned to the way it was prior to your rental.

Contact Information

Director of Recreation & Parks:
Shannon Lukowsky

1607 Four Mile Drive
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-567-7525
Shannon@loyalsocktownship.org

Recreation Clerk:
Dora Klees
Recreation@loyalsocktownship.org

Parks Maintenance Supervisor:
Corey Swartz

parkmaintenance@loyalsocktownship.org

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Pool Information

The Loyalsock Community Pool has been a favorite recreational past time for residents since it was first built in 1966. Updates to the pool deck, gutter system, piping, installation of handicapped accessible ramp, and installation of a new pool liner were done in the early 2000’s. The double pool slide was installed in 2013 and a new pool liner was installed in 2018.

A new splash pool was installed and opened to the public in the summer of 2019.

Click here for more information about the Loyalsock Township Pool.

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Loyalsock Township

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania