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Parks and Recreation

The Hanover Township Park System of approximately 10 acres includes three recreational areas. Sherwood Park (LINK) located at the end of Sherwood Street includes 1 baseball/softball field, one volleyball court, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, a tot's playground, and a recently enlarged pavilion area. New recreation equipment has been installed in the park and maintenance work in the park to address public safety issues has also been completed.

Chestnut Grove Park (LINK) is located adjacent to the Township Building serving in a large part the residents of the Chestnut Grove Town Garden Townhouse Development. This park includes playground equipment for tots, a basketball court, a volleyball court, a street hockey/tennis court, a pavilion area, and a gazebo. Removal of certain equipment for safety purposes has occurred, and there has been some replacement of equipment. Maintenance work in the park to address public safety issues has also been completed.

The Township's Canal Park System (LINK) is located off of Dauphin Street. This park provides the means for passive recreation in our community including a towpath and four gazebos, as well as, a 45' by 72' pavilion to accommodate large group functions. A Veteran's Memorial honoring all branches of the Armed Forces is also located in the Park. The Township has acquired all of the Catasauqua Lake property located adjacent to the Township Park, as an addition to our Canal Park System. Improvements to the new park area have been undertaken. This park area includes the lake area, the existing parking lot, a storage facility on the property, as well as, the additional open area associated with the County Park System.

Reservation of the pavilion areas in Chestnut Grove Park and Sherwood Park for picnics, etc., is free for Township Residents, with a $100.00 refundable Security Deposit. Non-resident fee is $100.00, plus a $100.00 refundable security deposit. The seasonal fee for usage of Sherwood Park ball field is $25.00 plus a $50.00 refundable Security Deposit. Little League ballfield reservation is free, with a $50.00 refundable security deposit. Reservation of Canal Park is free for township residents, with a $250.00 refundable security deposit. Non-resident fee is $250.00 plus a $250.00 refundable security deposit.

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