York County Health & Environmental Protection Committee December 8, 2025

The York County Health & Environmental Protection Committee met on December 8, 2025, to discuss the scope and planning of a long-range parks master plan and the potential establishment of a countywide parks foundation. The committee reviewed options for the master plan, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with municipalities, schools, and nonprofits to identify service gaps and coordinate capital improvements. They discussed the timeline, which could range from 9 to 15 months depending on stakeholder engagement, and the need to obtain preliminary cost estimates from consultants to inform budgeting. Regarding the parks foundation, the committee considered forming a countywide foundation rather than individual park foundations to streamline fundraising and management. They explored joining a national parks foundation association for support and training, with minimal fees involved, and discussed governance, designated giving, and potential collaboration with municipalities. No formal motions were made, but the committee agreed to gather more detailed pricing and refine the scope for future budget considerations and decision-making.