Borough Office
59 East High Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-1160
 

 

Gettysburg Alternative Sports Park

Location

Located within the Gettysburg Regional Recreation Park, Long Lane

Description

GASP is an outdoor public facility for the practice of the alternative sports of BMX Stunt Riding, Inline Skating & Skateboarding. GASP features all metal ramps and obstacles (including street) for every level of experience. The park is operated by The Gettysburg Alternative Sports Association (GASA), a membership organization open to residents of Adams County, PA. The association is responsible for the management and operations of the alternative sports park.

Code of Conduct

GASP is a safe and drug free facility. Therefore, no alcohol, tobacco or other drugs are permitted. GASP is a safe haven where all users are treated respectfully. There will be no profane language, fighting, pushing, physical or verbal abuse or bullying tolerated. GASP believes in the safe practice of all sports.

Requirements

  • Helmets are required for all users.
  • Wrists guards are required for skaters and boarders under 10 years old & are recommended for all others.
  • For their safety, users under 10 years old must be supervised by a parent or parent designee who is at least 16 years old.
  • The supervisor must be actively supervising at all times.
  • Spectators are encouraged to enjoy watching the practice of alternative sports but for everyone’s safety they are to remain outside the fence.

GASA will do it’s best to provide a safe & clean facility. However, each user is responsible for his or her own actions & safety.

All users skate, blade, or bike at their own risk.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Membership is seasonal & open to residents of Adams County.
Seasonal Membership  
$50.00 for an individual
$100.00 for a family.
 
Non-members
Per Session Rate
  $5.00 for PA residents
  $10.00 non-residents
  $10.00 per day for residents
  $20.00 per day non PA residents

 
Proof of residency will be required
. Liability forms & a code of conduct must be signed by all users and a parent (if user is under 18) prior to skating.

Protective Equipment is available for use at the park.
 
*Scholarships may be available for Adams County residents.
 
Hours
GASP is staffed by volunteers of GASA.
Hours are contingent upon staffing availability & weather.
 
Summer Hours
Monday - Saturday 3:00 p.m. to dusk
Sunday 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Closed Week of Fireman's Carnival
 
School Year Fall 2008
Monday - Saturday 3:00 p.m. to dusk
Sunday 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The park is available for rent by private parties & organizations.
 
For More Information or to Make a Donation
Phone: (717) 338-0300
Fax: (717) 334-8610
123 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325