Parks and Playgrounds in Williamsport

Packer Street and Brandon Place, Williamsport, PA 17701

Brandon Park is a large city park with an arboretum, walking paths, play equipment, ball fields, tennis courts, and a bandshell. Local coverage describes it as a destination for walking, jogging, dog walking, sports, and outdoor performances.

1501 Sherman Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

Shaw Place Park is a city park with a splash-pad water feature, sports courts, and recreation space. Local coverage notes that the splash pad is enjoyed during hot weather and that the park is slated for bike-park improvements.

West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

Memorial Park is a city recreation area with children’s play equipment, picnic tables, pickleball courts, and Splash Cove, the city pool. Local park-planning material describes it as a heavily used city asset and the home of the city’s swimming pool and splash park.

Arch Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

Susquehanna State Park is a 20-acre riverfront recreation area within the city, with access to the West Branch Susquehanna River. The state describes it as open daily from sunrise to sunset and lists boating, fishing, and picnicking among its uses.

West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

Elm Park is a city softball-field complex across West Fourth Street from Memorial Park, with public tennis courts nearby. City information notes that the softball field is managed by the Williamsport Softball Association.

Corner of West Fourth Street and Maynard Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

Way’s Garden is a public garden in Williamsport’s historic district. Local public radio coverage describes it as a peaceful place where birdsong sits alongside the sounds of the surrounding city.

Memorial Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701

Lose School Park is a small neighborhood park accessible from Memorial Avenue, with secondary access from Chester Street and nearby alleys. The city park master plan identifies it as a three-acre site in the Memorial Avenue neighborhood.

Maxwell Place, Williamsport, PA 17701

Young’s Woods is a small neighborhood park in Williamsport’s East End, bounded by Maxwell Place, Menne Alley, and Railway Street. The city park master plan characterizes its setting as secluded within the neighborhood.

Williamsport, PA 17701

The Susquehanna River Walk and Timber Trail provide walking and biking routes in the Williamsport area. Trail descriptions characterize them as easy routes for a range of ability levels, though sections of the connected route also extend into neighboring South Williamsport.