In West Hanover Township, the park program is coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Director, who serves on the Township staff full-time and directly assists the Township Manager and Parks and Recreation Board in a variety of areas that may include, but are not limited to the following:
Maintaining accurate information about park facilities and needs
Assess park and recreational safety issues and recommend corrective actions
Assist in the design and planning of park facilities and projects
Develop programs and activities for the diverse range of park users
Develop park and recreation grant applications to Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to upgrade and improve park facilities
Assisting in the long-term planning of parks and park projects
Oversee full-time and part-time staff and volunteers serving the park and recreations programs