PUBLIC INVITATION TO UNION PARK PAVILION RIBBON CUTTING

Hanover, PA – The Borough of Hanover Department of Parks and Recreation and the Hanover Kiwanis Club are pleased to invite the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony for a newly constructed pavilion at Union Park, located at 629 West Hanover Street, Hanover, PA 17331. The event will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

The 30’ x 40’ covered pavilion—located adjacent to the new playground—was made possible through the Hanover Kiwanis Club’s 2025 Signature Project, which brought together the generosity of several local businesses including Burkentine Builders and Mark Austin Builders which donated significant time and materials. Other contributors include Denise Dunn, Famous Hot Weiner, Garrick Jeweler, Hanover Auto Team, Hanover Dental Care, Kenworthy Funeral Home and Crematory, McSherrystown Home Association, Stew Ells in memory of Esther Ells, Tom and Julie Moul, Trone Rental Properties and Wingert Family.

“This is what Hanover Kiwanis is all about—making a lasting difference in the lives of our local youth and working as a team to strengthen our hometown community,” stated Club President Brandon Wingert “I’m very proud that our Club members and financial resources came together with the Hanover Borough, Mike Burkentine and Josh Austin to complete this needed signature project. The new Kiwanis Pavilion at Union Park will provide families, children, and community groups with a welcoming space to gather for many years to come.”

Borough Manager Margie Lewis expressed appreciation to the club saying, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Hanover Kiwanis Club for their generous donation of a pavilion at Union Park. This donation enhances the community spirit and serves as a cherished gathering place for all. Partnerships like this are what make Hanover the vibrant and thriving community it is, fostering collaboration and support that enriches the lives of all our residents.”

“It’s truly a great thing when partnerships, generosity, skill, and a desire for service come together,” said Director of Public Works AJ Grimm, adding, “We cannot thank everyone enough for continuing to work through this project.”

Formerly known as West Hanover Street Park, Union Park holds historical significance as the site of a key event during the Battle of Hanover in 1863, where Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart was forced to retreat, and a Confederate flag was captured. The new pavilion, situated in the northwest corner of the park, complements recent upgrades to the playground equipment completed in 2024. This past summer, the park hosted several community events as part of the 2025 Summer Playground Program, coordinated by the Borough’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Library Services in partnership with the Hanover Area YMCA.

With approximately forty members, the Hanover Kiwanis Club regularly undertakes service projects such as Adopt-a-Highway cleanups, Hanover Trolley Trail tree planting, decorating the square at Christmas and painting playground equipment throughout the Borough. Their annual pecan and blueberry sales fund contributions to numerous youth-focused organizations across the community.

Kiwanis International is a global organization of over 600,000 volunteers in more than 80 countries. Since its founding in 1921, the Hanover Kiwanis Club has served the local community with a special emphasis on children’s needs. Its members—men and women from all walks of life—share a commitment to fellowship and service. The club also proudly sponsors Key Clubs and Builders Clubs in local schools as part of Kiwanis’ family of service leadership programs. To learn more about the Hanover Kiwanis Club, visit www.HanoverKiwanis.org.

The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.