Hempfield Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hempfield Park |
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Type | Community-level |
Location | 220 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601 |
Nearest city | Greensburg, Pennsylvania |
Owned by | Hempfield Township |
Operated by | Hempfield Parks & Recreation |
Open | Monday-Saturday; dawn to dusk |
Status | Open all year |
Parking | Free; parking lot |
Website | Hempfield Parks & Athletic Complex |
Hempfield Park is a community-level park and recreation complex in the northern portion of Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, PA. The park is located about four miles north of the city of Greensburg, PA, just off Business Route 66.
Facilities
Hempfield Park is complete with the following facilities:
- One-mile walking track
- Lighted tennis courts
- Volleyball courts and horseshoe pits
- Soccer and Baseball fields
- Play Equipment
- Bocce Court
- Five Pavilions, which are available for rent.
Park governance
Administration and improvement at the park is governed by a 7-member Parks and Recreation Commission, which each member serves a 5-year term on the commission. Members are appointed by the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors. The Commission meets monthly at the Hempfield Township Municipal Building.
Athletic complex
Located on park property, the Hempfield Township Athletic Complex (HTAC) offers indoor recreation year-round with the following facilities:
- Multi-Purpose courts
- Fitness Track
- Concession Stand
Recreation program
Hempfield Park is the focal point of the township's recreation program. There are several activities that vary from season to season for all age groups. One major core value of the Hempfield Recreation Program is that every participant is a player.