Silver Spring, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Silver Spring, Pennsylvania
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 Silver Spring, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Silver Spring, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | West Hempfield |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
17575
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Silver Spring is a small community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but a part of West Hempfield Township. You can find Silver Spring along Pennsylvania Route 23.
Life in Silver Spring
Silver Spring is home to Saint Mary Church. This is a Coptic Orthodox church. There are only about six Coptic Orthodox churches in all of Pennsylvania. Across the entire United States, there are around 200 Coptic Churches.
The main ZIP code for Silver Spring is 17575. However, some parts of the community use ZIP codes from nearby towns. For example, some residents might use a Lancaster ZIP code (17601). Others might use a Columbia ZIP code (17512). Many people living here also use Rural Route Numbers for their mail.
Fun and Recreation
Silver Spring offers many outdoor activities. It has three lakes and two parks for everyone to enjoy.
Lakes for Exploring
- Purple Lake is a small lake. You can find it at the end of Purple Lake Drive.
- Mud Lake is another small lake. It is located close to Sycamore Drive.
- Grubb Lake is a larger lake, about 13 acres in size. This lake was once part of an old iron ore mine.
Parks for Play
- Lake Grubb Nature Park covers 54 acres. It includes Grubb Lake. The park has a mile-long hiking trail. A quarter-mile of this trail is easy to access for everyone. You can also go fishing, use the playground, and have picnics here.
- Silver Spring Park is 11 acres. It has fields for soccer, baseball, and volleyball. There is also a playground area and spots for picnics.
