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. [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.

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]

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". Archived from the original on 2010-10-22. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
  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.

40°21′00″N79°33′28″W / 40.35002°N 79.55770°W / 40.35002; -79.55770

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