Long's Park in Lancaster, PA is the home of a great number of festivals throughout the year, drawing a crowd of tourists from across the nation and around the world. Located at the northwest corner of town, this 71-acre park is the home to several permanent attractions s well that visitors to Lancaster hotels can book for their travels. Let children expend their energy on the playground or get friendly with animals in the petting zoo. Adults can make use of the tennis courts or the fitness trail, and the family can join up later for a picnic lunch in the pavilions. If you forgot your picnic basket, get a quick bite at the snack bar.
Many times during the year, hotels in Lancaster fill up with visitors to the festivals hosted t Long's Park. The Summer Entertainment Series includes a variety of live shows and concerts that you can attend for free, all starting at 7:30 in the evening to accommodate most schedules. Each week, food purveyors offer a complete selection of foods and desserts. Other events include the Arts and Crafts Festival every Labor Day and the Annual Sertoma Chicken BBQ, the world's largest chicken barbecue, usually in May. Don't miss the fall country music fest, either. Between festivals, you can still find a number of ways to entertain yourself at Long's Park, including access to the three-acre spring-fed lake. A part of the city of Lancaster since 1900, Long's Park is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the environment when you are a guest at area Lancaster hotels.
