Meadow Lea Park

Needs more playground equipment every other park has it

I love Meadow Lea Park! It's easy to miss if you don't know where you're going, like a hidden gem. I've been going there my whole life. It was really fun as a kid. Now I walk my dog there and occasionally swing on the swings, because who can resist a good swing ride?! Currently there's a baseball diamond, a basketball court, a small playground, 2 adult swings, 2 baby swings, a splash pad, a big hill that's used for sledding, etc, a walking path that leads to a bridge over a tiny stream and picnic tables and bathrooms (although I doubt the bathrooms are open due to covid). There are also plenty of garbage cans around too. It's a small park but there is a lot of room to do things, even if there's a lot of people there, which is not very likely. You can access the main entrance from Broezel and that's where the parking lot is. There's a walking entrance from Charleston(?) over the bridge but you'd have to park on the road if you enter that way from a car. There's houses surrounding the park all the way around so we always try to be considerate of that by not making too much noise, etc. There used to be a lot of teens in the park after dark but with the increased police presence over the last few years, I think that issue has been mostly eliminated. The park also has been maintained very nicely in recent years. I may be biased because I grew up going to this park but it is my favorite in Lancaster, besides Como. Definitely a fun little place to visit, and usually very quiet and peaceful too!

I pretty much grew up here it's pretty great not going to lie and I hope to someday take my kids here!

My toddler enjoyed the pool so much! The playground is small but nice!

The toddler swing is shaded by a tree in the afternoon.