rocky ridge park

This park is a great place to go hike and unwind. There are a lot of trails that can take you into the woods, to where there are nice views, and to picnic areas. During the holidays they do the light show and it is getting to be really special.

This York County park is a gem, especially when the holiday light show isn't active. There are pleasant pavilions for picnics, paved trails to two wonderful overlooks, and lots of woodland. Downside is that there is hunting in certain seasons on the periphery (yipes!) and a shooting range nearby that ruins the silent peacefulness at times. Open to trail bikers (non-motorized) and equestrians who are usually considerate and courteous. The power company has a high-tension line running through the middle of the park and mows down a wide swath around it. Although I'm told it's not so, I believe they also use weed killers (think RoundUp) and have excavated the little pond at least once in the last few years so that the ecology of the spot has been disturbed. Nevertheless, a nice place to hike or just go sit.

they have really added onto the hiking trails and are keeping them well marked for ease of use. the park is clean and easy to access with many different things for people to enjoy.

Every year for New Years eve for the last 5 years or so a group of our family and friends have enjoyed the wonderful display of lights put on by the park. You walk through the thousands of lights. Along the way you enter several in-closed pavilions with real wood burning fireplaces in them. This gives you a chance to warm up a bit before you continuing along the path. One of the pavilions has a train display. Two other pavilions also offer treats like hot chocolate and popcorn. The price for the display is reasonable and they also offer coupons for buy on get one free. It's a great way to spend New Years eve as a family!

Not to be missed! A must go! Perfect for couples, families and children alike. It gets better and better every year :)

i love going to rocky ridge to check out christmas lights i am so excited to take my boys..always no matter how old they are...enjoy the train and the hot chocolate..never too old to go here.

I take my grandson to Rocky Ridge every December for the Christmas light display. It is outside so one must dress warm but the display has been presented for many years and it is well organized. Children love the train display and the visit with Santa.

York Countians are fortunate to have a great park system and to me this is the crown jewel. While other parks in the system have more acreage, this has the best mix of development with the feeling of wilderness. While trails are well marked, it's best to download a map from the york county pa website before coming. One downside is bow and arrow hunting in October and November. I stay away in these times. The park is also the site of a great Christmas Festival of Lights. This is a unique feature and worth a trip in December.

This is a great place to spend the day. there are plenty of trails, playgrounds, pavilion, etc.. This is a great place for a romantic walk with your sweetie, a picnic with the family, playing with the kids.

Have gone there with friends. a little more challenging than some of the parks that just provide a good walk. Beautiful views of York. Recommend for those who are in good shape and willing to clim

It has like 9 hiking trails of various difficulty, from easy to moderately hard. Plus pavilions for family get togethers. At Christmas time there's Christmas Magic which is really nice. There is a small charge for this.

There are a lot of trails, pavilions for picnics, and playgrounds for the kids. My dog and I love to run the trails 1 and 2. During the Christmas season there is a wonderful Christmas light display that leads into the park and through some of the trails.

Nice park with good views, a few playgrounds, and lots of hiking trails (some wide and flat, others steeper and narrower). Great place for a day hike with a family.

This is a good park for family picnics with pavilions, playgrounds, nice overlook close by, plus multiple trails. You'll want to pick up a trail map at the large parking lot at the end of the park where the power lines are (display on the left side when you drive out of the woods). Some of the trails are tough and some are long. Good for hiking, bikes, and running. Check for ticks . . .

Beautiful scenery !! there are multiple trails to walk/run inside the forest. There are multiple observation points to see the scenery. Must go for nature lovers!!