New Hanover Township Parks and Recreation

09/03/2026

Informational meeting coming up for the Halloween Haunt! Contact Jen Karciewski at [email protected] if interested in participating.

09/02/2026

Discounted Fall Frolic Wristbands now on sale! Purchase now through https://newhanoverpa.recdesk.com/Community/Home and save $2! Bands will be available for pickup at the event. Please bring a copy of your receipt or id.

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

🏊‍♀️ Hickory Park Pool Closure – Tuesday, September 1

Unfortunately, due to lifeguard staffing, Hickory Park Pool will be closed today, Tuesday, September 1.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

We hope to see everyone tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2, starting at 3:30 PM! ☀️🏊‍♂️

08/27/2026

Due to thunderstorms expected all day and into the evening, the Hickory Park Pool will be closed today.

08/26/2026

🎟️🍂 FALL FROLIC WRISTBAND PRESALE! 🍂🎟️

Get ready for all the fun at Fall Frolic! 🎃🍁 Beat the lines and save some money by purchasing your wristbands early through RecDesk!

💰 Presale wristbands are just $8 — that’s $2 OFF the event price!

Wristbands give you access to all of the great Fall Frolic activities, so grab yours ahead of time and come ready for a day of fall fun with the whole family! 🧡

📲 Purchase your wristbands through RecDesk today at https://newhanoverpa.recdesk.com/Community/Program

08/25/2026

🍂🎃 Fall Frolic is Coming! 🎃🍂

Get ready for a fun-filled fall afternoon with family, friends, and plenty of seasonal activities! Fall Frolic is the perfect way to celebrate the season and enjoy everything fall has to offer right here in our community.

Join us for games, activities, crafts, treats, and more! 🍁 There will be something for everyone to enjoy, so bring the whole family and come make some fall memories with us.

📅 Date: September 19th
⏰ Time: 12-5pm
📍 Location: Hickory Park, Gilbertsville

We’re also looking for a few volunteers to help make the event happen! If you’re interested in lending a hand, send us a message or reach out to Parks & Recreation.

🍁 Save the date—we can’t wait to see you at Fall

08/20/2026

🌞 As Summer Winds Down, Please Note Our Updated Pool Hours! 🏊‍♀️

As our lifeguards head back to school, Hickory Park Pool will have different operational hours during the last weeks of the season.

📅 Week of August 24–28: 3:30–7:00 PM
📅 Week of August 31–September 4: 3:30–7:00 PM
☀️ Weekends: 12:00–7:00 PM

The last day of the season is Sunday, September 6.

Thank you for a wonderful summer, and we hope to see you at the pool before the season comes to an end! 💦

08/19/2026

☀️ One Last Senior Swim! 🏊‍♀️

As summer comes to an end, our last Senior Swim of the season will be this Friday, August 21.

If you have a senior pass, come out and enjoy one last Senior Swim with us from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM! 💦

We hope to see you there!

08/16/2026

Hickory Park Pool is closed today, Sunday, August 16th.