Overlook DogPark

05/24/2022

05/11/2022

This message is to inform everyone that the dog park will be closed the morning of Monday, May 16th until 4:00 PM for turf maintenance and w**d control.
And no need to worry as the products used are safe for animals and people once dry.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
MTDOG
Manheim Township Recreation & Parks Planning Dept

05/09/2022

In this week's MT Employee Spotlight, let's get to know Harry!

Hello, I'm Harry Norton, the Adult and Family Program Manager for the Manheim Township Recreation Department. Currently, I also administer the Overlook DogPark and sports field reservations.

I love to spend time with immediate and extended family in various pursuits, visiting the beach, fishing, reading, golfing badly, and pickleball, prior to my knee surgery.

Overlook Community Campus is my favorite park because of its variety. There is so much to do and so many unique features. My dog and I stumbled across a deer one day walking past a small, wooded area.

I started my 36th year with the Township at the end of April, and providing top quality recreation opportunities has always been changing, challenging, and rewarding.

In addition to enjoying the faces and reactions of a smiling child or satisfied customer, some of the most fulfilling moments are when I encounter an adult who says "Remember me? I remember you from..." or "I worked playground for you 25 years ago - best job I ever had."

What we do impacts people's lives in ways we may never know, so always put on your best face and provide the finest service possible.

05/01/2022

This morning these two adorable dog park characters, Tux and Fonzie, were spotted in the shade of some blooming trees, enjoying a brief rest after a lively game of fetch !

04/28/2022

Koda Vinette and Brody Kauffman recently enjoyed a lovely spring day at the park. Brody's mom Lisa reports "They love all the shade spots in the large dog park, the water pump, and fetching ball"
They certainly appear to be enjoying this brief rest together in the shade !

04/26/2022

The Manheim Township Recreation & Parks Planning Dept has scheduled a general meeting for Dog Park Members on Tuesday, May 10th at 6:00 PM at the MT Public Library's Morgan Center. This is an opportunity to meet and discuss all things "Dog Park". Topics of discussion will include current dog park rules, reporting procedures for incidences and problems, membership numbers, and any other issues the attendees wish to bring to our attention.
The goal is to continue to provide a safe venue for dogs to be off-leash while enjoying the benefits of exploring, socializing, and exercising through pawsitive playtime experiences.
Mark your calendars, and we hope to see many of you there!
MTDOG
Manheim Township Recreation & Parks Planning Dept

04/15/2022

Friendly reminder the MT Municipal Offices are closed this Friday to observe Good Friday.

The Manheim Township Public Library will also be closed as well. They will be back for normal business hours starting on Saturday, April 16th.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

04/15/2022

These two characters are ready to embrace their weekend 🌷🐰🐣

04/11/2022

It's National Pet Day 2022, so you know what that means ! Yep, let's see some pics posted in the comments below .... and, a celebratory visit to the dog park is in order 😎😏

04/11/2022

We received this message from Stanley's Mom (Tara Petrilli) & Dad today:
"We found this earring at the lower entrance to the large dog area. Please let me know if it is yours."
If it's yours, feel free to comment below.

04/07/2022

FYI ... There will be busy Saturday morning traffic in Overlook Park the last Saturday of this month ...

Mark your calendars! See you April 30th!

04/02/2022

03/31/2022

One of our members, Robin Aurillo (Eve & Ignatius, the black&white BorderCollies mom), sent us the following message:
"Hi - I've been missing an XL white chuck it ball thrower for several weeks and just today heard from a member while at the park that it was left there on top of the lost and found box for a few weeks, just so happens I was away and just back today! If by any chance anyone is holding on to it I'd love to get it back as they are super hard to find right now. Thank you! BTW I did check at Stauffer Mansion and it hadn't been turned in yet ."
THANKS in advance to anyone who found it ! You could message Robin directly or drop it off at the office in the Stauffer Mansion for her to pick-up 😎

03/31/2022

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Manheim Township Police and Wayne’s Towing have teamed up with our local Saint Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church, to provide support for Ukrainian refugees and their military. We are asking our community members to help by donating "humanitarian aid items" (listed on our flyer).

Manheim Township Police officers are also challenging other law enforcement agencies, asking them to join our efforts! Officers from any police department are encouraged to stop by our public "fill a truck" event on April 16, 2022, at Wayne's Towing. We are asking that our fellow police officers help by donating "urgent military items" (listed on our flyer). All are welcome at the event!

Event Contact: Officer Michele Klinger | 717-569-6401 x1584

Wayne's Towing & Recovery
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03/30/2022

Since today is National Take A Walk In The Park Day ... there's still plenty of time to enjoy a visit to the dog park or enjoy a walk in any of the parks within Manheim Township, Pennsylvania Manheim Township Recreation Department

Invest in your health without spending any money!

03/30/2022

This past Monday at the Board of Commissioners' meeting at the Manheim Township Public Library, Robert Cummings was awarded a Certificate of Commendation for his life-saving actions on December 13th, 2021.

Robert, a Manheim Township employee on duty at the Overlook Activities Center, was overseeing the Pickleball program when a participant went into cardiac arrest. He performed life-saving procedures until emergency medical services arrived.

Robert Cummings (pictured on the left) was present to receive his commendation for the aid he provided to the individual (pictured on the right), who was also present.

It was a remarkable and deeply touching moment when they embraced. Thank you to Robert for truly seizing the moment to make a difference and help another person in need. What a community we live in!

03/25/2022

When the United States flag becomes worn, torn, faded or soiled, it should be replaced with a new flag. But what do you do with the old one? The answer is not to simply throw it away, but to “retire” it in a dignified way.

03/23/2022

Well, it's March 23, 2022 and it's National Puppy Day !
How about sharing some pics of your pups below in the comments for all to enjoy !?!

03/15/2022

A member reported that yesterday her dog's tags fell off the collar when playing in the park ... could have been either in the common or large dog areas. If anyone notices them, please drop them in the old lost&found bin inside the main gate. Thanks All !

03/15/2022

By this time many of you have noticed that certain functions on our somewhat outdated Overlook Dog Park website are not functioning properly. For example, the Rules & Regulations and the Incident Report tabs are not accessible. We are working on getting all the information and reporting functions transferred to the Manheim Township website.
In the meantime, any reportable incidents should be made via email to: [email protected]
Any inquiries, suggestions or questions regarding registrations & payments, fob issues, lost & found items, etc, should continue to be messaged to: [email protected]
Thanks for your patience as we work through these website issues. We'll email a notification whenever the improved site becomes available.
Think Spring !
MTDOG
Manheim Township Recreation & Parks Planning Dept

03/12/2022

03/08/2022

Congratulations to Overlook DogPark on being selected as the Winner of the 2022 Best of Lancaster Awards in the category of Pet Service.

Become a member of Overlook Dog Park today! Your furry friend will thank you.

Learn more - bit.ly/OverlookDogPark-Registration

03/04/2022

03/02/2022

ATTENTION: This Thursday, March 3rd, local K9 Search and Rescue Teams will be conducting a joint search and rescue training at Landis Woods (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM) and Overlook Park / Manheim Township Public Library (12:30 PM – 3:00 PM).

There will be 3 participating teams of five K9’s. “Training in progress” signs will be posted near the trail entrances.

If you happen to be in these areas during the training sessions, please be aware that this is indeed a training operation, and to allow the Search and Rescue Teams to perform their missions unimpeded.

Learn more - https://bit.ly/MT-K9-SandR

Jax (pictured) is a NASAR certified trailing K9 at 3 years old, and he’s ready to go!

02/25/2022

Did you know that there are 30 miles of pathways in Manheim Township that connect housing developments to schools, parks, shopping, and other neighborhoods?

Check out the map linked below and start using the pathways for safe, non-motorized travel within the boundaries of our community. Happy and safe riding, walking or jogging!

MT Pathways Map - https://bit.ly/MT-Pathways-Map

NOTE: We're going to continue to add more photos and information to this map over time. Enjoy!

02/24/2022