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ABOUT THE TREE HOUSE

FACILITY HOURS

Dawn to dusk year-round.

Entry after dark is considered trespassing. Follow signs and instructions for maintenance, weather, or other closures. Indoor restrooms close from November - March each year.  Portable toilets may be available for use.

PARKING

Handicapped parking is available in front of the playground in the Lititz Church of the Brethren parking lot.  Additional parking may be available in the church lot.  Street parking is available on Second Ave. and Orange St.  For events, parking may be available at Warwick High School.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS

The Playground is open to the public and not reservable for group or private use.  The picnic pavilion and kitchen are owned by Lititz Church of the Brethren and can be reserved upon request for group events, or used publicly by individuals when not reserved. Contact the church to make reservations: admin@lcob.org.

Our Vision

Limitless Play Together

Tree House of Lititz Foundation stewarded a phenomenal community project to build a beautiful, custom-made playground where children of all abilities feel included, valued, heard, and are able to play safely. A short walk from Lititz Springs Park and across the street from Warwick High School, the Tree House is open to the public from dawn until dusk every day of the year.


The Tree House Playground is supported 100% by community members and charitable contributions!  Please join us with a donation or become a volunteer.


Dreams Become Reality

The Build!

The Tree House is the culmination of the hopes and dreams of all the children in our own community. This makes the playground wholly unique and personalized to the needs and wants of kids and their families in Lititz and Lancaster.


After raising the necessary funds through community donations, over 550 community volunteers joined together in September 2020 to build the Tree House Playground, making the dream a reality.

DREAMS BECOME REALITY

The Build!

The Tree House is the culmination of the hopes and dreams of all the children in our own community. This makes the playground wholly unique and personalized to the needs and wants of the kids and their families in Lititz and Lancaster. The expert designers, Play by Design, compiled the feedback from the community and had the grand unveiling of the drawing on January 30th, 2018 at the Design Day Celebration Party.



After raising the necessary funds through community donations, over 550 community volunteers joined together on September 15-18 and September 22-27, 2020 to build the Tree House Playground, making the dream a reality.

Unique Features

  • Level surface for handicapped access
  • Soft surface for safety
  • Ramps for accessibility
  • Adaptive features (swings, merry-go-round, and more!
  • Liberty Swing to accommodate wheel chairs
REQUEST ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS THE LIBERTY SWING

How To

Report a Concern:

Call 911 for any emergency


 Maintenance Issues and Safety Concerns can be reported to: info@treehouselititz.org, or sent by message through our Facebook page.  Please supply a phone number for follow up if needed.


 Lost & Found Items:  Items are collected throughout the week by our Maintenance Team of Volunteers.  If you have lost a specific item, contact info@treehouselititz.org with a date and description.  


Please report abuse or inappropriate activity directly to info@treehouselititz.org.  Include as much detail as possible in order to help us look into the issue.  

 

Contact Us

Reserve the Pavilion

A picnic pavilion and kitchenette owned by Lititz Church of the Brethren are located adjacent to the playground.  Use is open to the public unless reserved by the church or others. To request information, fees, or check availability, please contact the Church office:  admin@lititzcob.org.  Contacts for the pavilion will be sent directly to this email address.



Volunteer

The Playground relies on the service of volunteers in many capacities.  Consider opportunities and share your time and talent!  Reach out to info@TreehouseLititz.org to share a little about yourself and your interest in service.  Currently we are in need of volunteers willing to become Ambassadors to be posted at the playground or on -call.  We are also in need of volunteers to assist with special events throughout the year.

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Support the Tree House Playground

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Safety Reminders & Playground Rules

Please play with respect for others - share, assist, and be patient.  Our playground is for EVERYONE!


Security cameras are in use.  If you see vandalism, damage, or witness misuse please report it to us or Lititz Church of the Brethren, 717-626-2131. 

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  • Accompany and observe your child at play at all times.  Do not leave children unattended.
  • Use equipment only as intended.
  • Do not enter or remain in the playground after dark. Playgrounds closes at DUSK.
  • Follow all posted signs and instructions.
  • Encourage children to play in age-appropriate areas. Equipment may be unsafe or damaged if used improperly.
  • Clean up litter and deposit trash in receptacles.
  • Do not climb on the outside of equipment, particularly slides.
  • Be polite - no foul language or fighting.
  • Be alert to weather hazards - do not visit the playground during storms with thunder/lightning or during icy or heavy snow conditions. 
  • Please, no pets or animals except service animals
  • Keep safety mats (swings and slides) in place.
  • Do not STAND on zipline seat - zipline is for seated use only.
  • Use zipline at a safe speed - please do not push children with excessive force or speed!
  • Use safety restraints as provided - belts, harness, latches, etc.


FAQ's

Got questions? We’ve got answers.

The Playground

  • Can we reserve the playground or pavilion for an event?

    The Tree House Playground cannot be rented out, as it is a public community playground.  However, the nearby pavilion is available to rent through the Lititz Church of the Brethren.  Please email admin@lititzcob.org regarding fees and availability, or to request a reservation date.

  • What are the playground hours?

    It is open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. The playground will be considered “closed” for safety reasons if Warwick School District closes due to weather.

  • Who can use the playground?

    Every single child. No exceptions. This is a playground for everyone.  If you have a large group or are with an organization, please connect with us regarding certificates of insurance, etc.  The Tree House Playground is for shared use and cannot be reserved or closed for private use.


  • Are restrooms available?

    Yes! Two fully accessible restrooms will be open and available from May 1-Nov 1.  During colder months, portable toilet units will be on site.  

  • Where can we park?

    There is a parking lot available adjacent to the playground at the Lititz Church of the Brethren. Handicap parking is available at the playground entrance. If large events are happening (at the church or at the playground), additional parking is available at the front of the church, on Second Ave and Orange St, and at Warwick High School (during non-school hours).

  • What makes the playground accessible?

    Liberty swing (special wheelchair accessible swing), poured rubber surfaces, ramps, stainless steel slides (which are safe for children with hearing aids), and many more features you will have to visit to see. 

  • Are pets allowed on the playground?

    Pets are not permitted on the Tree House Playground.  The only exception is for service dogs.

The Build

  • How is the Tree House different from other playgrounds?

    It is fully accessible for all people of all abilities. It is community funded, built, and designed. 

  • Who designed the Tree House?

    Play by Design. http://pbdplaygrounds.com/

  • When was the Tree House built?

    The playground was built in September 2020.

  • Who built it?

    Community volunteers! The Play by Design model uses hundreds of helping hands to get the job done under the supervision of the PbD Design Team.

  • How long did it take to build?

    It was built in 10 days by more than 550 community volunteers!

  • How much did it cost?

    The project cost around $1,000,000.00 to build.  However, additional funds will be required to maintain the playground, so we will continue to raise funds even though the playground is built and open.

  • Why did it cost that much?

    Safety is key for the Tree House. In order to keep our community playground safe and accessible for all children, the customized nature of this playground requires extra resources.