If you are cruising east on Chestnut Street past Lime, look to your right for the newly renovated Musser Park.
Musser Park originally opened in 1949, a bequest to the City of Lancaster by Henry Musser, maker of umbrella handles. It's a 3.1 acre green space within a beautifully historic city district. The park had been unimproved for many years before a the Musser Park Civic Association embarked on a well-deserved upgrade. Renovations included new grading and seed of the well-known "bowl" in the center of the park, a new water fountain, concrete game tables with checkers, etc. etched in, new signage at the park entrance points, a new rubber surface for the popular playground, and nice new brick and concrete walkways throughout. New, attractive light poles have been strategically placed about the park as well.
The work has taken five years, but the park looks great! Look forward to the fireworks returning to the bowl for Independence Day '08...
The Lancaster Museum of Art is located along the Lime Street side of the park, with exhibits and green space to relax in. Founded in 1965 and relocated to Lime Street in 1979, the museum is housed in the Grubb Family mansion circa 1845.
For kids looking for a place to run in the city, or for adults looking for a place to stop running and relax with a picnic or a book, H.M. Musser Park truly is a great location.
Consider stopping by and taking a stroll through the trees, or visiting the museum, or swinging on a swing at the playground with your kids...enjoy!
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