Parks and recreation
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New Robbinsville Playground Built With General Recreation’s Help
Kids were able to enjoy a new, fully-inclusive playground at Community Park in Robbinsville, New Jersey, one of the latest projects worked on by General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. The playground opened in mid-November with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, as children eagerly tried out new equipment for climbing, gliding, swinging, and sliding, writes Steve Lenox…
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Delco 10-Miler Success Means a Bigger Race Happening in 2026
The Delco 10-Miler inaugural run was a big success, so now organizers want to double its size for 2026, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That means up to 2,500 runners could race, doubling the 1,200 runner cap in this year’s race that took place in September. The Delco 10-Miler took runners through Upper…
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General Recreation Helps Design Pocket Park for York City Police
York City Police dedicated a new pocket park at their King Street headquarters on Sept. 3 that was designed and installed with the help of staff from General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. The park sits on a patch of grass to the left of the department headquarters, writes Paul Kuehnel for the York Daily…
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Enjoying Fall in the Philly Area
Autumn is the best time of the year. That’s, um, not an opinion. Think about it. It’s cool enough to be outside without insects or reptiles ruining your life, but not so cold you mistake yourself for one of Shackleton’s crew. Halloween and Thanksgiving glint on the horizon, with the winter holidays warmly on their…
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Whitehall Road Regional Park Now Open with Help From General Recreation
With the help of General Recreation experts in Newtown Square, an all-abilities playground at Whitehall Road Regional Park opened to the public July 25 after years of planning and delays. Centre Region Parks and Recreation officially opened the 50-acre first phase of the 100-acre park, in Ferguson Township, writes Geoff Rushton for StateCollege.com. “This park…
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Water, Water Everywhere
It’s a hot summer day. Sweat trickles down your back. Clothing clings to your damp skin. You gaze at the Schuylkill River, longing to dive into her cool waters. Wait. What do you mean, no? Okay. The Delaware then. Still nothing doing, huh? That’s what I thought. When it comes to recreation on the water,…
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Summer Block Parties Are Helping to Keep Chester Kids Safe
Chester has launched Operation Safe Summer, featuring several planned community block parties that are helping to reduce the number of shootings in the city, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29. The Sunday Fun Day parties, held throughout the summer, are uniting the community and law enforcement. “I really do think this was a good idea…
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Nile Swim Club in Yeadon Has Free Swim Lessons for Kids in July
Hot summers mean more kids heading to the pool. The Nile Swim Club in Yeadon wants to make sure each of those children can swim, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS Philadelphia. The Club has made it its mission for decades to teach children how to swim by offering free 10-day swimming lessons in the summer…
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Bad Timing: Tinicum’s Splash Pad Closed as Heat Wave Hits
A splash pad attraction in Governor Printz Park in Tinicum, which would have been a welcome relief for kids from the oppressive heat this week, has, unfortunately, been permanently closed since March 2020, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. The attraction was built in 2019 at a cost of $100,000 and operated for a year,…
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Upgraded Amphitheater Greets Rose Tree Summer Concertgoers
As the Rose Tree Summer Festival‘s 50th season kicks off, new amenities await concertgoers at Rose Tree Park in Media, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Delaware County has poured more than $400,000 in renovations to the amphitheater, including a new roof, staging floor, and new ADA-compliant restrooms. “We have new changing tables. We have…
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General Recreation Helps Launch Inclusive Playground at John S Clemens Memorial Park
Hatfield Township has opened its brand-new inclusive playground at John S Clemens Memorial Park. This is the first playground in the township designed specifically with not just accessibility but inclusivity for children of all abilities in mind. Andy Cush and Larry McCullough of General Recreation in Newtown Square worked closely with Hatfield Township Parks and…
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Missing Park Ranger Alec Campbelll Found Dead at Tyler State Park
Alec Campbell, a 38-year-old Pennsylvania park ranger who disappeared while kayaking in the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park has been found dead, writes Abigail Adams for People. Campbell went missing on Friday, May 23. Two days later, authorities said that his body had been recovered. The official cause of death will be determined by…
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Delco Woods Plans Include Paved Hiking Paths, a Dog Park and Elevated Boardwalks
Delaware County’s newest and largest park, Delco Woods, in Marple Township will hopefully one day have paved hiking paths, mountain bike trails, a dog park, and elevated boardwalks over wetlands. The county just needs some money, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. “The biggest challenge is financial,” Delaware County Council Member Elaine Schaefer said.…
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Public, Council Get a First Look at Delco Woods’ Master Plan
A short-term plan to create a public woodland trail would get things started at Delaware County’s newest park, Delco Woods, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. A Delco Woods Master Plan presented Wednesday to Delaware County Council does have a long-term vision for the park as well, but in the next 18 months…
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2025 Recreation Trends: Design, Sustainability, Inclusivity, Innovation
2025 is the year when recreation trends evolve to meet the needs of a more eco-conscious, inclusive, and tech-savvy world. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provides a line of DuMor products, including park benches, picnic tables and chairs that make those goals a reality this year. Here’s a look at the key trends shaping…
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Media’s Tyler Arboretum is a Perfect Spot to Visit This Spring
With nearly 70,000 annual visitors, Tyler Arboretum is a beautiful spot to visit during the spring. It features 650 acres of land and a stunning collection of shrubs, herbaceous plants, and trees, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. During the early months of spring, visitors can spot crocuses, dogwoods, daffodils, magnolias, hellebores, crabapples,…
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General Recreation Introduces Poligon, a Shelter for Public Spaces
Now you can be comfortable, play safer and stay longer at community events, from public concerts and farmers markets to sporting events and park activities, thanks to Poligon structures available through General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. This open-air structure protects participants from inclement weather and prolonged exposure to UV rays. It helps keep temperatures…
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Norristown Planning Commission Gives Green Light for Elmwood Park Zoo Expansion Plans
The expansion plans for Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, which would add 20 acres of land for new exhibits and amenities, are moving forward, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The plans includes an Amur tiger habitat, a future centerpiece of an Asian animals section, a restaurant, and an education center, among other additions.…
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