County parks staff reported nearly 30 events over the past year, expanded programs and certifications, and progress on capital projects including a 10-mile mountain bike trail supported by LWCF and RTP grants and a pending $1,000,000 LWCF application for Greenway construction.

York County staff presented a draft 2026 legislative agenda urging state support for a roughly $28 million Moss Justice Center renovation, targeted eastern‑side utility upgrades after repeated water‑main breaks, and parks investments including Catawba Bend trail work and additional funds for Worth Mountain. Council members pressed for specific statutory language on impact fees and annexation before the delegation convenes.

York County staff said phase 1 of Catawba Bend — road, trailhead, parking, gatehouse and restrooms — will be ready for turnover to Parks in January; staff outlined dam repairs, a 1–1.5 mile greenway, mountain-bike trail (Jan start), and a grant-funded disc-golf course (budget $400,000 with $200,000 reimbursement).

Staff said phase 1 of Catawba Bend Preserve — entrance road, trailhead, restrooms and parking — is nearing completion and is slated to transfer to Parks in January; separate contracts for dam repairs, a greenway trail and grant-funded mountain bike and disc golf facilities will follow under design-build and design schedules.

Council seeks to eliminate daily entrance fees for York County residents, increase fees for visitors.

Council discusses funding strategies for current and future parks through proposed tax measures.

Council majority supports $1.5 million funding overhaul for equitable parks access in unincorporated areas.

York County grants American Battlefield Trust a permit for a park and recreation trail.