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About Rider Park
Rider Park is a gift of the late Thomas J. Rider to the
residents of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Mr. Rider
included a special request that the Sisters of Christian
Charity and Divine Providence Hospital, now part of
Susquehanna Health System, use the area for employee
recreation and patient rehabilitation. He also provided
funds for the maintenance of the park.
A noted businessman and civic leader, Mr. Rider strongly
believed in the benefits of a life of community service.
Rider Park is a fitting legacy - located in Lycoming
County, north of Warrensville, Pennsylvania - the park
has over 868 acres of woodlands and meadows and is a
tribute to a man whose life embodied a healthy balance
of work, volunteerism, and the enjoyment of recreation.
An Advisory Committee, comprising various members of the
community, partners with the Directors of the First
Community Foundation of Pennsylvania in managing
Rider Park. This collaboration guides long-range and
annual planning, as well as direct maintenance and
development of policies for the Park.
Rider Park is free and open daily to the public from
dawn to dusk. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of
activities including hiking, picnicking, bird watching,
cross-country skiing and mountain biking.
Use by Groups and Pavilion Reservations A covered pavilion with picnic tables and seating for 24
is available for public use. It may be reserved free of
charge for picnics, family reunions or other special
gatherings by calling (570) 321-1500. The park has
handicapped-accessible portable restroom facilities.
A request for use must be submitted for
groups planning to use the park, and for those who wish
to reserve the pavilion. Call the Foundation,
or click on the link below for the Request for Use Form:
Request for Use Form Directions to Rider Park
From Williamsport,
Pennsylvania, take Warrensville Road past the junction
of Route 973. Approximately 1 mile from that
intersection, turn right onto Caleb Creek Road. Take
this road for about 1.7 miles to the parking area and
the gate to Rider Park. Please observe a speed limit of
15 mph.
Map of Rider Park
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