Archie Hess Memorial Park
Playground
There is a playground available for amusement of all ages. Unfortunately, it is not setup for enjoyment by those with different abilities. This is something we are hoping to correct in the next couple of years.
Pavilion
We have a pavilion which can be reserved for Individual, Family or Group events. The current rental fee is $25.00. This includes: running water, Electric & a public bathroom.
Contact the office at 717-432-4047 for more information.
Parking
We provide plenty of parking for your convenience to access the park and it's amenities. This includes handicapped parking.
Walking Trail
There is a walking trail in the woods behind the Borough's Field. It was installed as a Boyschout Eagle Project.
GaGa Ball Pit
GaGa Ball us a form of dodge ball that’s normally played in a “pit”.
The game’s roots originated in Israel. The word “Ga” means Hit or Touch, so “Ga-Ga” means Hit-Hit. There are several variations on exactly how the game is played, but we find these rules to be the most common and fair, while keeping the game competitive and fun see the Weblink or the download below.
Borough Burn Pile
Franklintown Borough has a community Burn Pile located in our field. This is for Borough Residents only.
Items that are acceptable to put on the burn pile are any natural brush or vegetation scraps, wood but all metal must be removed from it.
The Borough takes responsibility to burn the pile as needed.