College Park

Welcome to College Park! This neighborhood is home to Franklin & Marshall College campus and a vibrant mixture of boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, and nightlife.

Many of the streets within College Park are lined with trees and brick homes that were built in the 1920s. Homes in this neighborhood have a median listing price of $229,000. The neighborhood is great for commuters as it is just minutes away from major highways and routes including 222, 283, 30, and 501.

This beautiful community includes several boutiques and shops like Filling’s Clothing, Evolution Power Yoga, and lululemon. Favorite local spots to grab drinks, coffee, or dinner include La Petite Patisserie and Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant.

Dog owners and dogs alike enjoy Beau’s Dream Dog Park at the neighborhood’s Buchanan Park, which features splash pads, a doxie tunnel, and a tennis ball tree for both small and large dogs! In addition, visitors can enjoy a picnic in the large grassy area or host a party at the pavilion. Other recreational areas that are walkable from College Park include Franklin & Marshall’s lovely campus, Conestoga House & Gardens, and U.S. President James Buchanan’s Wheatland Estate with its accompanying arboretum.

College Park is located within the racially and socioeconomically diverse School District of Lancaster, whose offerings include the academically rigorous International Baccalaureate curriculum at J.P. McCaskey High School. For those in search of local private school options, Lancaster Country Day School is a renowned pre-K-12 college preparatory school that offers supportive faculty with a challenging curriculum to help their students succeed.

Venturing into Downtown Lancaster by foot or by car from College Park will take you to a host of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. A 10-minute drive out of the city will take you to The Shoppes at Belmont, which includes national retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target, Whole Foods, and Nordstrom Rack.

With great walkability and desirable homes, College Park is home to college professors, families, commuters, and anyone looking to enjoy the benefits of the beautiful Lancaster City. If you’re interested in available homes, give us a call at (717) 208-0789.