Hempfield Park

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Hempfield Park
Hempfield Park
TypeCommunity-level
Location220 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Nearest city Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°21′N79°34′W / 40.35°N 79.56°W / 40.35; -79.56
Area93 acres (38 ha)
Owned by Hempfield Township
Operated byHempfield Parks & Recreation
OpenMonday-Saturday; dawn to dusk
StatusOpen all year
ParkingFree; 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.

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Facilities

Hempfield Park includes: [1] [2]

Athletic complex

Located on park property, the Hempfield Township Athletic Complex (HTAC) offers indoor recreation year-round with the following facilities: [3]

Membership is required to use the HTAC facilities. Residents of Hempfield Township can receive free membership, while non-residents can pay a fee. [3]

Renovations

Renovations to Hempfield Park facilities are ongoing. Since 2017, a new amphitheater and baseball field have been built, and the pavilions and restrooms have been revamped. [4] In 2022, a new inclusive playground opened. [5] In 2023, Hempfield Township announced a new comprehensive plan, focused on enhancing the park environment, expanding recreation opportunities, improving operations, and increasing accessibility. [6] [7]

Park governance

A seven-member Parks and Recreation Commission governs administration and improvement at the park, [8] with each member serving a five-year term on the commission. The Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors appoints the commission's members. The commission meets monthly at the Hempfield Township Municipal Building.

Hempfield Park is also supported by Friends of Hempfield Parks, a community organization established to fundraise for the parks in Hempfield Township. [9] [10] [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Hempfield Athletic Complex | Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County PA". www.hempfieldtwp.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-18.
  2. ↑ "Parks & Trails | Hempfield Township, PA". www.hempfieldtwp.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  3. 1 2 "Hempfield Township Athletic Complex (HTAC) | Hempfield Township, PA". www.hempfieldtwp.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  4. ↑ "Hempfield Park Rehabilitation | Hempfield Township, PA". www.hempfieldtwp.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  5. ↑ Tomasic, Megan (2022-06-02). "Inclusive playground at Hempfield Park to open this weekend". TribLIVE.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  6. ↑ "Hempfield Township Parks Master Site Plan". Hempfield Township. October 23, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Hempfield Park Master Plan | Hempfield Township, PA". www.hempfieldtwp.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  8. ↑ Hempfield Twp. Government Page
  9. ↑ "Friends of Hempfield Parks | Hempfield Township, PA". www.hempfieldtwp.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  10. ↑ Tomasic, Megan (2020-01-23). "Hempfield looking to fundraising organization to help with park projects". TribLIVE.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  11. ↑ Tomasic, Megan (2020-07-28). "Hempfield moves forward with creation of 2 nonprofit organizations". TribLIVE.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-28.

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