--- title: About Us --- [Skip to content](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/about-us#main-content) [![York Parks and Rec Logo](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=265&height=70&name=logo.png "York Parks and Rec Logo")](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/?hsLang=en) - Programs - [Youth](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/youth-programs) - [Teen (The Action)](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/the-action) - [Adult](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/adult-programs) - [Clubs](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/clubs) - [Outdoors](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/outdoor-programs) - [Special Events](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/special-events) - [Nubble Light House](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/nubble-light-house) - [Center for Active Living](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/center-for-active-living) - [Parks and Places](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/parks-and-places) - [Beaches](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/beaches) - [York Ocean Rescue](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/york-ocean-rescue) - [Community Calendar](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/communityeventcalendar) - [Facility Calendar](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/facility-calendar) - [Community Center](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/community-center) [Skip to content](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/about-us#main-content) [![York Parks and Rec Logo](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=265&height=70&name=logo.png "York Parks and Rec Logo")](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/?hsLang=en) [![York Parks and Rec Logo](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=265&height=70&name=logo.png "York Parks and Rec Logo")](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/?hsLang=en) Programs - Programs - [Youth](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/youth-programs) - [Teen (The Action)](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/the-action) - [Adult](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/adult-programs) - [Clubs](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/clubs) - [Outdoors](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/outdoor-programs) - [Special Events](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/special-events) - [Nubble Light House](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/nubble-light-house) - [Center for Active Living](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/center-for-active-living) - [Parks and Places](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/parks-and-places) - [Beaches](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/beaches) - [York Ocean Rescue](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/york-ocean-rescue) - [Community Calendar](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/communityeventcalendar) - [Facility Calendar](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/facility-calendar) - [Community Center](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/community-center) # Department Information ## Parks and Recreation Mission Statement The mission of the York Parks and Recreation Department (YPRD) is to promote health and wellness of families and the community in all of its diversity.  The Parks division is responsible for the operations and maintenance of public buildings and grounds, parks, beaches, recreation facilities and all athletic fields.   The Recreation division offers a wide variety of comprehensive community enrichment programs, popular camps and tremendously successful and well attended events for participants of all ages.  Collectively, we are committed to building a vibrant community and our citizens of tomorrow.   ### Contact Us ![Staff Photo](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CAL/Staff%20Photo.jpeg?width=2000&height=1019&name=Staff%20Photo.jpeg "Staff Photo") ### Contact Us ##### The Parks and Recreation Office is located at 192 US Rte 1 at Goodrich Park in York Maine. ##### Office hours: M - F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Phone: 207-363-1040 Email: parks-rec@yorkmaine.org. ![Grant House 2](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Grant%20House%202.jpeg?width=400&height=204&name=Grant%20House%202.jpeg "Grant House 2") ### Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ##### The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meets the Second Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Grant House at Goodrich Park. [Explore](https://www.yorkmaine.org/225/Parks-Recreation-Board) ![Nubble-Up-Close-1](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Nubble-Up-Close-1.jpeg?width=1000&height=510&name=Nubble-Up-Close-1.jpeg "Nubble-Up-Close-1") ### Sohier Park Committee ##### The Sohier Park Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. location TBD based on time of year and weather.   [Explore](https://www.yorkmaine.org/232/Sohier-Park-Committee) ![IMG\_3475](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3475.jpeg?width=382&height=200&name=IMG_3475.jpeg "IMG_3475") ### Parks and Recreation Administration Peter Murray Director of Parks and Recreation [pmurray@yorkmaine.org](mailto:pmurray@yorkmaine.org)   Janice Callaghan Administrative Assistant [jcallaghan@yorkmaine.org](mailto:jcallaghan@yorkmaine.org)   Melissa Nickerson Business Coordinator [mnickerson@yorkmaine.org](mailto:mnickerson@yorkmaine.org) ![Ryan, Dave, Josh Cropped](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Employee%20Photos/Ryan%2c%20Dave%2c%20Josh%20Cropped.jpeg?width=382&height=200&name=Ryan%2c%20Dave%2c%20Josh%20Cropped.jpeg "Ryan, Dave, Josh Cropped") ### Parks and Facilities Ryan Coite Parks Superintendent [rcoite@yorkmaine.org](mailto:rcoite@yorkmaine.org)   Josh Molton  Parks Leadman [jmolton@yorkmaine.org](mailto:jmolton@yorkmaine.org)   David DePerrio Parks Maintenance Supervisor [ddeperrio@yorkmaine.org](mailto:ddeperrio@yorkmaine.org)   ![Ben, Naomi, Robin](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Employee%20Photos/Ben%2c%20Naomi%2c%20Robin.jpeg?width=382&height=200&name=Ben%2c%20Naomi%2c%20Robin.jpeg "Ben, Naomi, Robin") ### Natural Resources and Mt. Agamenticus Robin Kerr Parks Natural Resource Manager  [rkerr@yorkmaine.org](mailto:rkerr@yorkmaine.org)   Ben Jankowski Conservation Stewardship Coordinator [bjankowski@yorkmaine.org](mailto:bjankowski@yorkmaine.org)   Naomi Densmore Conservation Outreach Coordinator [ndensmore@yorkmaine.org](mailto:ndensmore@yorkmaine.org) ![Website Me](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Me.png?width=244&name=Website%20Me.png "Website Me") ### Recreation and Summer Camp Andy Kaherl Recreation Coordinator akaherl@yorkmaine.org ![IMG\_0926](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0926.jpg?width=358&height=300&name=IMG_0926.jpg "IMG_0926") ### Special Events and Enrichment Nick Darby Coordinator of Special Events and Enrichment [ndarby@yorkmaine.org](mailto:ndarby@yorkmaine.org)   Megan Milburn Performing Arts Director mmilburn@yorkmaine.org   ![Marquis - Cropped - 1000](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Employee%20Photos/Marquis%20-%20Cropped%20-%201000.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=Marquis%20-%20Cropped%20-%201000.jpg "Marquis - Cropped - 1000") ### Sohier Park and Nubble Light Marquis MacGlashing Sohier Park/Nubble Night Gift Shop Manager [mmacglashing@yorkmaine.org](mailto:mmacglashing@yorkmaine.org)   Matt Rosenberg Nubble Light Maintenance mrosenberg@yorkmaine.org ![CAL Staff](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CAL%20Staff.jpg?width=451&height=200&name=CAL%20Staff.jpg "CAL Staff") ### Center for Active Living Art Jacobs Program Coordinator [ajacobs@yorkmaine.org](mailto:ajacobs@yorkmaine.org)   Kim Tilton Coordinator [ktilton@yorkmaine.org](mailto:ktilton@yorkmaine.org)   Sean Carey Chef [scarey@yorkmaine.org](mailto:scarey@yorkmaine.org)   Becky Osgood Administrative Assistant [bosgood@yorkmaine.org](mailto:bosgood@yorkmaine.org)  ![Lifeguards 2025](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Lifeguards%202025.jpeg?width=382&name=Lifeguards%202025.jpeg "Lifeguards 2025") ### Lifeguard Captain Ella Yentsch Beach Operations Coordinator eyentsch@yorkmaine.org   [![Logo for Website](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20for%20Website.png?width=729&height=300&name=Logo%20for%20Website.png "Logo for Website")](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/?hsLang=en) PLACES - [- Community Center](https://www.yorkparksandrec.org/community-center) - [- Nubble Lighthouse](https://www.nubblelightstore.com/) - [- Mt. 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