Wheatfield Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania

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In the fall of 2008 we started moving ground for a new multipurpose field. This area will contain our third ball field and an area for a football field. This area will require much work to develop and volunteers will be greatly appreciated. To volunteer you can contact one of the Recreation Board members. In the future, additional parking by Narrows Road will also be provided.

Park Hours

Dawn to Dusk

Park Rules & Info.

Please review the park rules posted by the park entrance. The park opens at dawn and closes at dusk. No open fires are permitted and all dogs must be on a leash. Electricity is available at the pavilion and water is available on the outside of the restroom building. Please utilize the trash containers provided and remember the park is being created and maintained by volunteers. It is recommended that if you wish to use the pavilion that you make a reservation. Dates that the pavilion is reserved will be posted at the Snack Bar. If you reserve the pavilion for a function the gate may be opened to drive in to unload supplies and to provide access to the handicapped parking. All others should utilize the parking lot by Paradise Road.

Pavilion Reservations

The pavilion may be reserved by submitting a reservation request to wheatfld@ptd.net(reservations are normally confirmed within 24 hrs.). Donations are suggested to help offset costs such as electricity, trash removal, sand, chipped wood for playground, etc. Donations may be made payable to 'Wheatfield Township Park and Recreation Board' and mailed to Wheatfield Township, 1280 New Bloomfield Rd., New Bloomfield, PA 17068. If you have any questions or experience problems the names of the Recreation Board Members to contact will be posted at the Snack Bar.

Wagner Community Park

Wagner Community Park is located on Paradise Road in Wheatfield Township and originally consisted of 64 acres of land donated to the township on August 13, 1991, by Mildred B. Wagner, in memory of her husband. The park land was donated to the township with the understanding that it would be developed as a community recreation area for the purposes of outdoor recreation, land conservation/preservation of aesthetic value, protection of natural habitats (fish, wildlife, plants and similar ecosystems) and conducting of educational programs facilitating those purposes.

On November 2, 1992 a township ordinance was passed that created the Wheatfield Township Park and Recreation Board. The board consists of seven volunteer members appointed by the township supervisors. It is the responsibility of the recreation board members to equip, supervise and maintain parks and recreation areas within Wheatfield Township.

In December 2007 Wheatfield Township purchased from Hoverter Trust, 69 acres, which lies north of and adjoins the original park land. This land was added to Wagner Community Park for a total of 133 acres. Grant monies were obtained from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, to aid in purchasing this land.

In June 2009 Wheatfield Township settled on an additional Hoverter property. This parcel consisting of 149 acres brings the total park acreage to 282 acres. Grant monies were obtained from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

The park currently has two ball fields, a playground, pavilion (with handicap parking area), large building which contains a snack bar area and equipment storage area, restrooms and parking area, as well as areas for hiking. Over the years, numerous grants have been obtained to help fund the creation of the park facilities.

Wagner Community Park is being used by community groups, families and individuals. The Duncannon Girls Softball Association, Susquenita Midget Football Association, Churchmen's Softball, Perry County Woman's Softball are a few of the organizations using the park.

The Pennsylvania Fish commission and the Duncannon Sportsman's Association (DSA) stock the stream in the park for public fishing. The DSA is now holding their annual Kid's Trout Derby at the park the first Saturday in June.

Numerous churches have reserved the pavilion for picnics and some individuals have used it for family reunions or birthday parties. Wheatfield Township also used the parking lot for the annual township spring cleanup.

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