PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Lower Paxton Township possesses 19 public park facilities and approximately 320 acres of park land maintained by the Public Works Department.  Park facilities range from lightly developed forest and mountain land to established athletic fields, playgrounds, and activity courts.  The inventory of outdoor recreational facilities includes baseball, softball, soccer and football fields; basketball, tennis, volleyball, boccie and racquetball courts; picnic pavilions; nature trails; and ancillary facilities such as parking lots, restrooms, and storage areas.

In addition to the above activities, the Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance, repair and refueling of all Township automobiles and equipment.  Lower Paxton Township possesses more than 70 vehicles that are used by the Police Department, Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Department and administrative staff.

Our community requires efficient public facilities and effective public services for both overall quality of life and for the protection of public safety and welfare.  The Lower Paxton Township Public Works Department works hard to maintain and manage our municipal infrastructure, providing for the needs of our citizens and for future development within our community.

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