Public Access Information
A Trail Map is located here.
The Park is open to the general public from dawn to dusk. This regulation will be strictly adhered to except where written permission is given for a specific purpose (i.e. astronomy). The Deed of Trust entered into by Mr. Schock stated that the area shall be held in trust as a playground and public park. The Environmental Center is open Thursday through Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm April through October, additional weekends in March and November.
Directions to the Park: Gov.Dick Park is located along Pinch Rd between Rt 72 North of Manheim and Rt 117 in Mt.Gretna. For more detailed directions call the park at (717)964-3808 Th-Sat 10-4 or Sun 1-4.
Hunting and shooting is prohibited and alcohol beverages, smoking of cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco shall also be prohibited at all times.
According to the Trust, the Park is for the enjoyment of persons traveling on foot and no auto, vehicle, or mobile machinery shall be allowed to move or travel upon the roads in the Park.
All trails in the park are marked with a brown post designating the trail for biking, horseback riding, or foot travel only. As the Board and Trail Committee monitor the trails for ecological impact these designations may change. The trailhead posts also give the trail number, the painted blaze color and shape (red diamond), and the degree of difficulty.
The Board solicits everyone's help in maintaining this beautiful scenic park.
If anyone observes persons discarding personal affects, cutting of vegetation or abusing the trails in any manner, please notify the Environmental Center by calling (717) 964-3808 or sending an email to governordick@hotmail.com.
