Snyder Park in York Twp: carry restrictions?

[GonzoGeezer]

Im going to Snyder Park on Beautmont Rd in York Twp for a picnic. I have never been there before. Is anyone familiar with the park rules? I can't find anything online. Is it okay to OC and CC there?

TIA for any information.

[Curmudgeon]

I haven't been there, although I live nearby. I have yet to find a park in this vicinity that has an ordinance against carry, and we had a OC BBQ in Glen Rock just last year. The York Daily Wreckage (Record) even sent a reporter and photographer to cover the event.

Even if there were an ordinance prohibiting OC or CC that ordinance would be in violation of state law. Snyder Park is listed as one of the 5 municipal parks of York Township, so state preemption applies.

I checked online and the page for rules, regulations, and ordinances is under construction.

Bottom line is, you are completely legal to carry there, especially if you have your LTCF, as it will cover you for travel and CC. My personal thoughts are that you should feel free to carry in what ever way you are comfortable with for the occasion. My personal experience is that the folks in this general area seem to be rather accepting of firearms carry, as I have yet to have any kind of negative encounter in 3 1/2 years.

Please let us know how it goes.
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[Rblakely]

Thread Resuscitation:

Just sent the email below to the Parks Department at York Township:

Upon reading the Park Rules / Hours page (http://www.yorktownshiprec.com/info/...DeptInfoID=660)
I noticed the following:

8. No explosives, fireworks, guns, rifles, air guns, bows slingshots or similar items.

I wanted to bring to your attention that the prohibition of firearms in the Township park is in violation of Pennsylvania law.

PA Uniform Firearms Act
TITLE 18
PA CRIMES CODES


§6120. Limitation on the Regulation of Firearms and Ammunition.

(a) General rule. No county, municipality or township may in any manner regulate the lawful ownership, possession, transfer or transportation of firearms, ammunition or ammunition components when carried or transported for purposes not prohibited by the laws of this commonwealth.

I’m sure this is just an oversight and wanted to bring it to your attention so the rules can be updated as soon as possible in order to prevent any further violation of the law.

Thank you for your time.

[REBELoffaLEASH]

Looking forward to their response. If they give ya one.

On a side note, never had any issues in Red Lion parks.

[Rblakely]

Looking forward to their response. If they give ya one.

On a side note, never had any issues in Red Lion parks.

I'm going to give them a couple days then call Recreation Director Debra Hatley.

I have never had an issue either (I carry concealed) but I would like to see it changed.

[15Truckman]

I never did follow up on what I found a year or two ago. Although, I've OCed in several parks around the area without issue.