Youth Athletics Sees Record Numbers

Franklin County Parks and Recreation is proud to announce record breaking numbers for attendance in youth athletics this winter.  951 young athletes are registered for basketball, cheerleading and wrestling which is 60 more than last year.&nb...

Essig Recreation Center Transportation

Access to transportation is key to support the health and well-being of older adults and ensure their ability to age in place in our community.  To help meet this need, Franklin County is proud to offer medical and dental transportation to qualif...

Smith Farm Trail Coming Soon

Be on the look out for a new trail coming to Franklin County.  Volunteers have been busy constructing a brand-new trail at the “Smith Farm” which is located at the intersection of Burnt Chimney Road and Lovely Valley Road (adjacent to the Napoli ...

Trail Etiquette

What is Trail Etiquette?

Trail etiquette can be described as the polite way to use trails. It outlines guidelines for the many users that ride, walk, hike, or bike trails.

If you have never considered trail etiquette to be one of the more importan...