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Officials weigh McCormick Park’s classification after visitor management and safety concerns
Summary
Board discussed McCormick Park’s heavy summer visitation, unclear boundaries with private land, human‑waste incidents and lack of restrooms; the park is identified in the township's 2016 Parks plan as a special conservation area and staff will verify deed dedication and tax‑map status before recommending formal reclassification or management changes.
Judy Bailey reported multiple public‑safety and management concerns at McCormick Park, including heavy holiday visitation, parking and instances of human waste recorded on resident cameras. Bailey said the park’s boundaries and ownership are unclear in places—about half the adjoining land is privately owned by the Hollingers—and urged the board to consider reclassifying McCormick as a 'natural area' or special conservation area to limit development and prioritize environmental protection.
Resident Josh Brown summarized the 2016 Upper Allen Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, which mentioned McCormick 37 times and recommended classifying it as a special conservation area with actions like signage, pack‑in/pack‑out policies, and designated water‑access points. Staff said they would check the deed of dedication and county tax maps and consult the solicitor to confirm the township’s legal options before bringing recommendations back to the board.
