Parks and recreation
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Two Delaware County Towns Come Alive in the Spring
Delaware County felt the tug of spring for a few days. Despite some cooler temperatures now, it won’t be long until warmer temperatures once again pull us outdoors. Here are two places in Delaware County where you might want to welcome Spring, reports WorldAtlas. Despite its small-town feel, Media Borough is a competitive spring destination.…
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Voters May Decide Whether to Fund Trails in Delaware County
Delaware County voters could be asked in a November referendum if they are willing to pay for trails, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Previous funds available for trail development have dried up, so Delaware County Council is considering a referendum on the November ballot to see if taxpayers are willing to fund…
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Broad Commons Park: A Tribute to Fonthill Castle’s Legacy
Nestled in the heart of Doylestown Borough, Broad Commons Park is a remarkable example of playground design that seamlessly blends cultural heritage with modern play elements. This park, a creation by Landscape Structures and represented locally by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, draws its unique character and thematic inspiration from the historic Fonthill Castle,…
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Elevate the Playground Experience with Volo From Landscape Structures
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square is introducing the latest equipment innovation for the playground from Landscape Structures—Volo. Volo, for children aged 5 to 12, is designed to elevate the playground experience for all children and packed with features to maximize the play experience. It utilizes a steel-reinforced cable netting using LSI Flexx to ensure…
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Hike Among the Treetops in Darby Creek Trail’s Proposed Addition
Delaware County hikers will one day be able to walk among the treetops on the Darby Creek Trail, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The Darby Creek Trail project is entering its phase 2 final design, “which means engineering an elevated trail,” said Gina Burritt, Delaware County’s director of planning. “It’s not your typical trail,…
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There Are Plenty of Great Sledding Hills in the Philadelphia Area, Including 1 in Delaware County
With a lack of any significant snowfall in nearly two years, sledding may be a forgotten art in these parts. But now that the landscape is once again snow-bound, local hills are just waiting for some eager sledders to stop by. Fortunately, you won’t have to go far to find a favorite sledding hill, writes…
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General Recreation, Inc. Honored as 2023 Rep Organization of the Year
Landscape Structures Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of commercial playground equipment, announces General Recreation, Inc. as the 2023 Rep Organization of the Year. This distinction is a testament to their unwavering commitment to Landscape Structures’ core values and mission, which positively impacts communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. “Their approach to business is…
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Cycling Enthusiasts Hope to Create Delaware River Love
Bike enthusiasts are working to create some Delaware River love and bring support to the Delaware River Heritage Trail project, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Delaware Currents. “If people are coming out to the area to recreate, they’re going to care about keeping [the river] clean and keeping it usable so they can continue recreating,” said…
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Circuit Trails Network Nears 50 Percent Completion, Secures $41.7 Million in Funding for Trail Projects in 2023
The Circuit Trails Coalition is marking 2023 as a successful year of trail progress for the Circuit Trails network. With eight miles added this year, the planned network of more than 836 miles of trails in the Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey region now includes more than 393 miles of open trails — bringing…
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General Recreation: Community Build Gives Everyone a Stake in a New Playground
School and community playgrounds don’t always have to be built just by professional contractors. Community and school volunteers can lend a hand as well. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provides “Community Build” services. Community Build playgrounds utilize a group of volunteers to organize and install a commercial playground. A Community Build will be built…
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Delaware County Libraries Receive Solar Charging Equipment from General Recreation, Inc.
Solar equipment, including solar-powered charging benches and poles, provided by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, was recently installed at various libraries in Delaware County. This solar equipment allows residents to charge mobile devices while sitting outside the library and pairs perfectly with outdoor Wi-Fi access. The project was financed by a grant from the…
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Revitalizing Hanover Borough’s Wirt Park Playground: A Community-Built Vision
Hanover Borough residents are embracing the renovation ofWirt Park Playground. This community-driven rejuvenation project, under the guidance of General Recreation in Newtown Square, is enhancing recreational spaces for families and fostering a vibrant community spirit. Wirt Park, nestled in the heart of Hanover Borough, has long been a cherished space for familiesand children. But the…
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Schuylkill River Trail Has Been Underway Bit by Bit Since the 1980s
An ambitious goal of nonprofits and local governments has been to create a continuous 120-mile trail along the Schuylkill River connecting Philadelphia with Frackville in Schuylkill County. The project has been under development since the 1980s, writes Gabriela Martinez for WITF, appearing at WHYY. Schuylkill River Greenways is leading the trail’s development, which so far…
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Flight on Ice Skating Rink Returns to Newtown Square Nov. 24
The Flight on Ice skating rink is back for its third year, opening Nov. 24 at 4 PM. The rink will be open through Feb. 25. This year, the Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink at 4901 West Chester Pike will also feature the Tired Hands Winter Beer Park in partnership with Tired Hands Brewery. A…
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Revi Products Can be an Active Addition to Your Community or School Playground
Landscape Structures’ Revi products, available from General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, feature a sculptural form that can be added to your playground project to create three play experiences. The ReviRock Bouncer provides bouncing, rocking fun. The ReviWheel Spinner includes a grab wheel in the center so kids can spin themselves around, and the ReviWhirl…
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Doylestown Playground Officially Opens Oct. 16 With Help From General Recreation
Kids christened the new inclusive Doylestown playground even before the ribbon cutting was complete, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The children climbed up ladders, crawled through secret passageways, scaled giant boulders, and made their way inside a child-size replica of Fonthill Castle. Doylestown Borough officially opened its newest playground on Oct. 16, describing it “as…
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It’s Time to Pick a Name for Delaware County’s Newest Park
Do you have a name for Delaware County’s 213-acre park on the former Don Guanella property in Marple? Submit your suggestion, and if it’s chosen, you could win $250 and naming rights, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The Delaware County Name Our Park contest has been launched and runs until 5 PM,…
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Upland Park Improvements Part of County Green Space Upgrades
Continuing its mission to bring more green space to the county, Delaware County officials cut the ribbon on a $1.7 million capital improvement project for Upland Park in Upland Borough Thursday. The event was celebrated by Delaware County Council, the county’s Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Department of Public Works, reports the Daily…
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