At a Glance
Native Lands Park covers 187 acres, with over 160 acres set aside for recreation and nature trails. The main attraction is the Native Lands Heritage Trail, a scenic mowed path that weaves through open fields and connects with the Mason-Dixon Trail.
Description
Native Lands Park sprawls across 187 acres, with 160.5 acres dedicated as park land featuring the Native Lands Heritage Trail. This 6-foot wide mowed trail gracefully winds from north to south, and is accessible from three trailheads, providing park users with a scenic journey amidst mowed open fields.
The Native Lands Heritage Trail also plays a role in the relocation of the Mason-Dixon Trail from Long Level Road to the County’s property, aligning seamlessly with the Native Lands Heritage Trail. Explore the Native Lands Heritage Trail with the aid of the self-guided tour available in the park’s brochure which can be found here. Enhance your hiking experience by learning about the rich history of the park as you traverse the trail.
Photos by Nicholas A Tonelli
Parking and Trail Access
To reach Native Lands Park, take RT-30 and proceed south on Cool Creek Rd until you reach Knights View Rd. Turn left onto Knights View Rd and continue until you reach a stop sign. Take a right onto Long Level Rd and follow it until you reach Klines Run Park and your right. After parking, follow the Mason-Dixon Trail marked with Blue Blazes to the south, leading you to the park.
In case the main parking area is full, an alternative parking lot is accessible by continuing south on Long Level Rd past Klines Run Park to the Zimmerman Center for Heritage on the right. Park behind the building and follow the trail from there to access the park.
This map shows trails in the Native Lands Park.
Information and map courtesy of York County Pennsylvania
Amenities
The park features the Native Lands Heritage Trail, a mowed walking path with nearby parking and access to the Mason-Dixon Trail. A downloadable brochure offers a self-guided history tour. Open fields provide space for casual recreation and nature viewing, and bathroom facilities are available on site.
