Information about the Recreation Department

The Recreation Department, provides organized recreational activities for all residents. Details of programs are published in the Park News, the Recreation Department Facebook page, the Recreation Department Instagram page, and the schools distribute flyers at the appropriate times.

TOWNSHIP RECREATION "SP Social Studio"

The next SP Social Studio session will take place on November 17th at 2pm in the Community Center.

Join the South Park Township Recreation Department for a fun and creative afternoon at SP Social Studio - a monthly creativity and social time for adults with special needs in South Park Township!

Please direct any questions to Recreation Director, Jamie Christian, at 412-831-7000 or by e-mail at jamie@southparktwp.com.

TOWNSHIP RECREATION ADULT ART SERIES: "CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS"

The Township Recreation Department "Creative Expressions" adult art series will allow residents to tap into their creative side. Check back on the Township's website or on the South Park Township Recreation Facebook page about a week before each class for the link to sign up. Pricing will range from $10-$20. Classes will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the South Park Township Community Center. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, and registrants must be South Park Township residents.

Please direct any questions to Recreation Director, Jamie Christian, at 412-831-7000 or by e-mail at jamie@southparktwp.com.

TOWNSHIP HOLIDAY EVENTS - DECEMBER 2026

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT-UP CELEBRATION - Monday, December 7th, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 p.m., at the Township Municipal Complex. Celebrate the season with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, December 7th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the South Park Township Municipal Complex. Along with the Tree Lighting Ceremony, there will be something for the whole family including: Along with the Tree Lighting Ceremony, there will be something for everyone in the family including the following: Winter Market; Cookies and Hot Cocoa; Photos with Santa; Free Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides (5:30 pm - 8:30 pm - first come, first served)! Please direct any questions to Recreation Director, Jamie Christian, at 412-831-7000 or via e-mail at jamie@southparktwp.com.

SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP JINGLE AND MINGLE WITH SANTA - Sunday, December 13th, from 1:00 pm - 5:00 p.m., at the Township Community Center. Families are invited to join us at the South Park Township Community Center for our "Jingle and Mingle With Santa" event on Sunday, December 13, 2026! There will be a Sensory Friendly Event from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and the Traditional Event from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

There will be an afternoon of festive activities, entertainment, and winter holiday fun for families of all age including photos with Santa, The Grinch, and Buddy the Elf, S'more and DIY gift making, a walk through our indoor Winter Wonderland, Letters to Santa, and Face Painting with Face Art by Maureen.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and spaces are limited, so register early to secure your time slot. Please indicate the number of children attending.

Sign up for a time slot here for the Sensory Friendly Event from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sign up for a time slot here for the Jingle and Mingle Event from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please direct any questions to Recreation Director, Jamie Christian, at 412-831-7000 or by e-mail at jamie@southparktwp.com. We look forward to celebrating the winter holiday season with you!

2026 TOWNSHIP SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM

Thank you to everyone that participated in the 2026 Township Recreation program! We look forward to seeing you next year!

2026 SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY DAY

Thank you to everyone that particpiated in this year's Community Day. We hope to see everyone next September!

A Note About Fees

Fees, when charged, sustain direct program costs. In many instances, volunteers provide assistance and leadership. Anyone interested in volunteering their services should contact Recreation Director, Jamie Christian, at (412) 831-7000.