Parks and recreation
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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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From General Recreation: The Smart Play Centre
General Recreation in Newtown Square, a playground designer, and equipment supplier, introduces Smart Play Centre: Three separately themed playhouses for 2-to-5-year-olds. The one, two, or three playhouses link with a series of elevated crawl tunnels to foster dynamic learning and playing experience. In The Loft, handrails lead young children up the steps and into a…
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Thinking of Building a Playground? Here’s How to Get Started
If you’re thinking of building a playground in your community or school, you’ll need a vision and a systematic approach to get things started, according to General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. You’re going to want a play environment that offers maximum play value to users and safety for visitors while minimizing the lifetime cost…
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Love Horses? State has a Horse Farm Ready to Rent at Ridley Creek State Park
Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is inviting people to bid on a concession lease for Hidden Valley Farm, a horse farm located on the grounds of Ridley Creek State Park, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The farm is across from the park mansion off Sandy Flash Drive at the 2600-acre park.…
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General Recreation: The New Shape of Play– Hedra
Play is the universal language of fun, collaboration, and growth. It’s the key to helping kids become better adults. So kids’ play structures need to amaze and inspire, challenge and empower, and promote empathy and pride. Play structures like the Hedra give children every opportunity to play from every angle. Hedra™ for children ages 5…
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General Recreation Can Help You Raise Money for a Playground
In today’s economic environment, playground fundraising can face financial obstacles to bring your playground project to life. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a playground equipment provider and recreation space designer, can help with those fundraising issues. There are fun, creative ways to raise money, or you can use more traditional routes to raise capital,…
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Ridley Creek State Park Reaches 50th Milestone
Ridley Creek State Park wears its age well. The park officially turned 50 with a Friends of Ridley Creek State Park celebration Oct. 8 that included guided tours, a 5k Run, music, and food trucks, writes Claire Chmiel for Main Line Today. Friends of Ridley Creek State Park is a nonprofit protecting and enhancing the…
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Pickleball is the New National Pastime for the 55+ Crowd
In a father-daughter Pickleball matchup, you’d think the younger daughter would be the favorite against a 64-year-old man, but you’d be wrong, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. In Pickleball, youthful speed and athleticism aren’t enough. Lizzo’s first Pickleball game with her father at the Chichester Community Center ended with his win and her…
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