"Connecting Community Through Family, Friends, and Neighbors"
The Board acts as the governing body of the local recreational facilities including: the community center; batting barn; playground; sport fields; tennis and basketball courts; concession building; scout house; and pavilion.
The Board is responsible for the maintenance, rules, and improvement of these facilities. It also authorizes different organizations and groups to use the athletic fields and community building. Contact us via email at [email protected] or call 993-2255 for more information.
Funding is provided by the 4 municipalities that HARP represents. Based on population, each municipality provides an annual amount from its tax base. Other funding comes from recreational fees paid by developers. These fees are paid to the municipalities for the housing developments in the area and the money is then passed directly on to the Rec. Board. Organizations such as the VFW, the American Legion, the Stewartstown Lion’s Club and the various athletic groups also provide financial support in addition to many other local organizations and businesses.
History & Board Membership:
The Recreation Board consists of seven members from the following municipalities: Hopewell Township, Stewartstown Borough, East Hopewell Township, and the Borough of Cross Roads.
Each municipality has two representatives except for Cross Roads Borough which has one. Each appointed member volunteers to serve a two-year term. Members are appointed by their respective municipality.
Interested in Serving?
If you are interested in representing your municipality and serve on the Hopewell Area Recreation & Parks board please contact your local municipal office.