ABOUT THE REC

Hempfield recCenter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a focus on health, wellness, and community. With a wide variety of programs and options for youth, teens, adults, and seniors, we have lots to offer.

Hempfield recCenter also cares for some of our local parks (including pavilion rentals) and sponsors community events like flea markets, mini-triathlons, the Landisville Pro Circuit, summer day camps, movie nights . . . lots of fun, fitness and community.

We proudly serve East and West Hempfield Township, Mountville and East Petersburg Boroughs and the surrounding areas.

Vision:

To create a bright future for the Hempfield community.

Mission:

Engage people through programs and services that develop healthy lifestyles, enhance wellbeing, and connect the Hempfield community.

Core Values:

Community – Build a stronger Hempfield

Well-Being – Nurture personal wellness

Connection – Foster relationships

Collaboration – Work together to meet community needs

Discover – Share a variety of opportunities

Inclusion – Invite participation for all

Belonging – Create a sense of community

Excellence – Deliver the highest quality in all we do

We’re All-Inclusive! The Hempfield recCenter does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, or disability.

our Management team

From managing and maintaining our local parks to putting on awesome programming to keep our community moving, we’re committed to helping make Hempfield healthier by encouraging a more active lifestyle.

Jeff Book

Executive Director

Cherie Sidoti

Business Manager

Catherine Hamby

Membership Director

Erik Beaston

Front Desk Supervisor

Wilson Pipkin

Director of Tennis

Dylan Merle

Director of Junior Tennis

Deb Pelen

Aquatics Director

Mindy Yocom

Assistant Aquatics Director

Emily Taylor

Fitness Director

Cristine Maser

Program Director

Kevin Kennedy

Director of School-Age Childcare

Jose Garcia

Director of Marketing & Development

Brian Dombach

Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Kurt Stark

Maintenance Supervisor

Our Board of Directors

Executive Committee:

Secretary: Stephanie Lavenberg
Treasurer: Dave Lounsbury
Co-chair: Kate Golden
Co-chair: Jen Rakoczy

Community:

East Hempfield: Robert Johnson
West Hempfield: Robert Munro
East Petersburg Borough: Deb Miller
Mountville Borough: Stephanie Lavenberg
Hempfield School District: Judy Brady
Hempfield Schools District: Pat Wagner

At-Large:

Jennifer Rakoczy
Kate Golden
Dave Lounsbury
Clayton E. Bubeck
Christopher Snyder
John Mylott