South Hills Park consists of over 160 acres and is located along South Lincoln Avenue north of the VA Medical Center. A 1.2 mile long walking/biking path goes around the park. Other facilities at the Park include tennis courts, softball and baseball fields, golf driving range, soccer field, basketball court, volleyball court, sand volleyball court, football field, fitness course, our tot lot, "Kiddie" beach and the biddy basketball court.
On April 20, 2002, the Park dedicated a new sign which was provided by Linda Krall in memory of her parents, Alfred and Betty Fernsler. The Fernsler's farm was one of the five (5) originally purchased for the Veterans Administration Hospital and eventually turned over to the township for a public park.
In 2008 Park employees installed a memorial pergola which provides a beautiful place for visitors to sit and enjoy the park. There are 8 picnic tables and 33 benches installed around the walking/biking path. These tables are available at all times on a first come, first serve basis.
In 2011, a memorial garden was placed near the football field by the Krause family in honor of Paul "Punch" Krause who served many years as a Supervisor of South Lebanon Township and was very passionate about having a community park. His efforts resulted in the purchase of land for South Hills Park. Punch was also involved with the Friendship Fire Company.
A 36 hole disc golf course was installed at the Park in 2013. During the 2014 season, we renovated the Fitness Center.
In 2016, a climbing playground was added near the sandbox.
In 2017, a new Tot Lot playground was installed near the tennis courts and the Pines pavilion.
In 2019, Chris Black planted dozens of trees in honor of his brother who passed away.
November 23, 2019: WGAL did a news article about this.
July 2023, The Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts installed a mosaic mural on a building at South Hills Park.
