Parks and recreation
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General Recreation: A Community Jewel for Treasure Lake
Treasure Lake in DuBois, PA is a semi-private gated residential community with public access to a variety of activities. The congregation at Treasure Lake Church is 65 percent from Treasure Lake and 35 percent from around DuBois. But they are 100 percent focused on community outreach. Following a large financial gift from congregation member Charlotte…
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General Recreation: Allentown Brings the Best of the Gym to the Outdoors
When Allentown residents needed a membership-free fitness workout location, General Recreation was there to help them design an outdoor fitness system at Jordan Park. Park Superintendent Rick Holtzman and his team worked with Steve Hemler of General Recreation to design a complete outdoor gym experience using Landscape Structures’ HealthBeat equipment. Steve and Rick have worked…
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Expect New Rose Tree Park Playground to be Ready in June
The next stage of improvements for Rose Tree Park became a reality Thursday when Delaware County officials broke ground on a new playground, reports the Daily Times. The playground should be ready for families in June. It’s part of a county expansion of the park at 1671 N. Providence Road in Media, and other open…
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Summer Camp Returns to Valley Forge Military Academy & College
For the first time since a Covid-induced four-year hiatus, summer camp is returning to the campus of Valley Forge Military Academy & College. The camp has been a significant draw for decades for children and their parents from Radnor and surrounding areas. “We are thrilled to welcome campers again this summer,” said Sarah Samuels, director…
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Play For All At New Inclusive Playground In Upper Providence
For more than 20 years, playground consultant Will Hemler at General Recreation in Newtown Square has been at the forefront of accessible playground design. Over the years he has helped develop a number of inclusive playgrounds. His most recent project was Black Rock Park in Upper Providence Township, Phoenixville. Hemler first worked with Upper Providence…
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Forma Provides a Contemporary Vibe for Playgrounds
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a leading distributor of commercial playground equipment, introduces Forma, a new playground structure for those who want a different style in their community or school play environment. Forma brings a sculptural look to traditional play structures, taking play to a new dimension with a unique look and a unique…
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Inclusive Play: Teamwork On and Off the Playground
More and more communities are recognizing the importance of accessible, inclusive play for children of all abilities, including one community in Montgomery Township PA that brought in General Recreation experts to help them plan a vibrant, inclusive playground. General Recreation worked with Christopher Green, Senior Landscape Architect at Gilmore & Associates, to complete an expansive…
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Community’s Weighed in: Here’s What’s Next for Don Guanella Park
Delaware County officials and four consulting firms are sifting through community suggestions made Jan. 14 at a community open house on a proposed 213-acre county park at the former Don Guanella property in Marple, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Suggestions for uses have been varied and include skate parks, BMX trails, natural wooded trails, paved…
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Hundreds Weigh in on New County Park in Marple
Everyone had a chance to offer their vision of what Delaware County’s newest park in Marple should be. For 6-year-old Brendan Hayward, the future park at the former Don Quanella property should definitely have a water slide, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. He was one of hundreds that turned out Saturday at…
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FitCore Extreme Embraces Popularity of High-Intensity Strength Training
As the nation continues to embrace the importance of fitness, particularly for children, General Recreation in Newtown Square gives you FitCore Extreme to create your own custom fitness course. You can create your own course by using combinations of pre-designed challenges to encourage kids, teens, and adults to get and stay fit. The course can…
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Nearby Hopewell Furnace 1 of 21 National Parks to Visit in Pennsylvania
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Elverson, one of 21 national parks in Pennsylvania, offers visitors interested in industrial history the chance to see a restored iron plantation, writes Harriet Comley for travel2next. The ironmaking company called Hopewell Furnace opened in 1771 and remained in operation until 1883 when the production of steel made ironmaking…
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Delaware County Hosts Public Meeting on New County Park
An open house is taking place Saturday, Jan. 14, so the entire Delaware County community can offer ideas and feedback about the Master Plan for the new county park in Marple Township at the former Don Guanella School site near Reed and Sproul roads. The meeting, organized by Delaware County Council, the County’s Planning Department,…
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Outdoor Recreation Now Comes With Solar Charging Stations
Now you can enjoy the outdoors and not worry about a dead smartphone or tablet battery, thanks to solar charging stations. With solar charging stations at outdoor benches and poles, people can stay connected through an environmentally friendly, self-contained power system. General Recreation in Newtown Square offers a variety of Sun Charge Systems’ clean-energy products.…
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Inclusive Play: Teamwork On and Off the Playground
More and more communities are recognizing the importance of accessible, inclusive play for children of all abilities, including one community in Montgomery Township PA that brought in General Recreation experts to help them plan a vibrant, inclusive playground. General Recreation in Newtown Square worked with Christopher Green, Senior Landscape Architect at Gilmore & Associates, to…
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For 47 Years, General Recreation has Helped Clients With Recreation Needs
General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square has been assisting clients for 47 years with their recreational needs thanks to its affiliation with national manufacturers to find the most innovative recreation products available. Through the years, General Recreation experts have guided and helped install thousands of local recreation projects in public and private parks, recreation areas,…
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Local Parks Get a Boost With Latest County Green Ways Grants
Lots of parks and trails in Delaware County will benefit from $5 million that has been rewarded in the latest round of Delco Green Ways grants. This is the third time grants have been distributed for projects and programs that advance the county’s 2035 Open Space, Recreation and Greenway plan goals. Those goals are to…
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General Recreation: Playground Nurtures Whole Child at Oak Knoll School
General Recreation in Newtown Square often has client projects that are years in the making but sometimes the creation of a great playground, like one at Oak Knoll School, is very swift. General Recreation’s Joe Del Vecchio worked closely with Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, New Jersey to remove an older…
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Lots of Good Dog Romps in Delco, Like Ridley Creek Park
When your dog needs to stretch its legs and get back out into nature for some dog hikes, but you don’t want to travel too far, there are plenty of options in Delaware County. Ridley Creek State Park in Media made the list of suggested doggie destinations in the region compiled by Nick Vadala and…
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