Four-year-old Ellie Moltz excitedly answered when asked her favorite part of Hempfield’s new Founders Park: “Everything.”

To be fair, though, there’s quite a few options to pick from.

Founders Park — Hempfield’s newest park — boasts a children’s playground area, splash pad, workout equipment, a multipurpose building, obstacle course and yoga deck, among other amenities.

All are being highlighted this weekend through the township’s Founders Festival. The event kicked off Friday night with a movie screening and food trucks, and Saturday’s agenda featured activities and performances, vendors, rubber duck races and a hot air balloon display followed by fireworks.

Things will wrap up Sunday with a 1-mile fun run and yoga sessions.

The park is located between the Mt. Pleasant Road and Cedar Street exits of Route 30.

“We’ll definitely be coming back for the splash pad,” said Ellie’s mom, Sydney Smith, of Irwin. “I’ve seen it from (Route) 30, but I didn’t know what it was. It will bring a lot of people out — there’s a lot of space here.”

And the park is growing.

Officials on Saturday morning held a shovel-turning ceremony signaling the second phase of the project. It will include pickleball courts, turf and natural grass fields, and additional parking and walking trails, said Marissa Haynes, Hempfield’s parks and recreation director.

Work on those projects is anticipated to be complete in two years.

“The park is situated in a great space,” Haynes said. “It’s an incredible asset for our community, and our neighboring communities. The added effect of vendors and food trucks show how the space can be used in its totality.”

Two state grants and a contribution from Sendell Motors will support construction on those projects, Haynes said.

Also at the ceremony, officials recognized Rachel King, who received the inaugural Hempfield Community Action Award.

Funding is being sought for future plans at the space, which could include a public works garage, public safety building and community center that would house township offices and other space available to the public.

“We’ll try to continue to grow the space as a community hub for Hempfield Township, making it a really great place to live, work and play,” Haynes said.

Bryan and Kelsey Albright, of Hempfield, brought their children Kallyn, 3, and Everly, 7 months, to Founders Park on Saturday. They anticipate returning this summer.

“We’re always looking for fund stuff to do with the kids,” Kelsey said. “We spend a lot of time at the other Hempfield park, and to learn there’s a new one on this side of the township, it’s exciting.”

Annette Kostelnik, of South Greensburg, also sees return trips to Founders Park in her future. She enjoyed the festival Saturday with husband Bob and 4-year-old twin grandchildren, Ava and Lazarus Lamont.

“It’s wonderful to bring the community together,” Annette said. “People want to get out and be together. This park provides all of that.”