Looking for a way to celebrate the Holidays
with your company, civic organization, scout troop or civic organization? Call
Jeri Jones at (717) 840-7226 for more details. Special opening time, discounted
admissions and Santa visits can be included in your planning. |
 Please bring a canned food item along to give to the Parks Rangers Food Drive. (Call our informational line (717) 840-7443 for trail closings and updates. |
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Where:
Rocky Ridge County Park located east of York - a mile and a half north of Route 30 off Mount Zion Road (Route 24) Official Radio Stations: Cumulus Broadcasting -   WSBA
910
WARM 103.3  96.1
WSOXOfficial TV Station: WGAL TV 8 Print Coupon - Buy One Adult, Get one Free (Good Mon-Thurs only, Nov. 30 - Dec. 17) |
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2. Santa Claus building decorated by Strathmeyer Landscaping 3. Additional indoor displays 4. Larger Penquin village 5. Larger G-guage train display 6. New entertainment stage 7. Barnyard Christmas scene 8. Synchronized lighting 9. Additional drive-through arches 10. Modern restroom |
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When:
November 27 - December 31 (Closed Dec. 24, 25 ) Times: Monday through Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 5 to 9 p.m. Costs: Adults, $8; Ages 4-12, $6 Under age 4, Free, Seniors(60+) $7 Groups: 12+ adults - $7 each Groups: 12+ children - $5 each |
| What:
: Christmas Magic is a 0.5 mile long walking trail (accessible to anyone) that meanders through 400,000 Christmas lights, holiday  scenes and five enclosed
heated pavilions. The spirit of the Holiday is displayed by using animation,
displays, Santa Claus, food and G-gauge train display. The trail sits among a
mature oak forest nestled on a quiet mountaintop.Lights: : In 2009, 400,000 lights will greet Park visitors. Since 2006, LED mini lights and C- 7 bulbs have been introduced to the trail to conserve electric. Each year, additional LED lights are being added to the program. The LED mini lights save about 80% on the wattage while the LED C-7 bulbs save about 33% wattage. Rope lighting and other special lighting will also be used. |
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Background:
Christmas Magic is in its 26th season this year. It began in 1984, the product of the "energy crunch" , when fewer homes were decorating, yet there was still a  desire
to see Christmas lights locally. In 1984 a small budget allowed for 10,000 lights and props, most produced by the Parks Department. Today, the props are produced commercially and “in-house.” This is the largest program presented by the York County Department of Parks and Recreation each year.
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Neat Stuff...
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In
1984, park staff hung some 8,000 lights in the trees.
