Tag: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

A boy and girl enjoy new playground equipment at Whitemarsh's Miles Park in Lafayette Hill.Parks and recreation

General Recreation Brings Upgraded Inclusive Playground to Lafayette Hill

Under the careful guidance of General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, Whitemarsh’s Magical Miles Park playground in Whitemarsh Township, reopened with a new inclusive…

Bucks County has been named the top destination for fall foliage in 2024, according to Priceline’s travel search data.Tourism

Bucks County Named Best Place to Visit for a Fall Foliage

Bucks County has been named the top destination for fall foliage in 2024, according to Priceline’s travel search data, writes Joe Brandt for CBS…

Children walk through the new playground at Brightbill Park in Lower Paxton Township.Parks and recreation

General Recreation Designs All-Inclusive Playground in Lower Paxton Township

The latest improvements to the 41-acre Brightbill Park in Lower Paxton Township includes a new inclusive, multi-part playground designed by General Recreation Inc…

D&L TrailOutdoors

Top 10 Pennsylvania Trail Gap Closed; Officials Celebrate Opening of Crossing on D&L Trail in Bucks County

Officials recently cut the ribbon on the 0.1-mile Bridge Street Crossing along the D&L Trail in Morrisville.

The new segment, which…

A map shows the location of land formerly owned by the Sisters of St. Francis that is being converted into a public park.Environment

Aston Buys Sisters of St. Francis Land for New Open Land Park  

A 46-acre vacant tract owned by the Sisters of St. Francis in Aston, founders of Neumann University, has been sold to Aston Township to…

Broad Commons Park in Doylestown.Parks and recreation

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…

Circuit Trails CoalitionParks and recreation

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…

Thanks to a poster, there have been claims of seeing a Bigfoot-like creature in Everhart Park, but it may just be a giggle for residents.Entertainment

Is Bigfoot in West Chester's Everhart Park?

An elusive legend, Bigfoot — otherwise known as the Sasquatch — has been spotted all around North America over the decades. Now, there are claims that the…

A Fonthill Castle-Themed playground in Newtown Square is being built. A replica of the Fonthill Castle tower dominates the construction site.Parks and recreation

This Playground Has Doyletown's Fonthill Castle as Its Inspiration

A uniquely-themed playground inspired by Henry Mercer’s historic Fonthill Castle is coming this fall to a corner of Doylestown’s Broad Commons Park…

An artist's rendering of the completed Rose Tree Park playgroundParks and recreation

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…

Horses in a pasture at Hidden Valley Farm, Ridley Creek State ParkParks and recreation

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…

An aerial view of the Our Lady of Angels Convent at Neumann University.Real Estate

Aston to Buy 43 Acres of Open Space From Sisters of St. Francis

Aston Township has agreed to buy 43 acres of open land from the Sisters of St. Francis, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times.

The…

An artist's rendering of the new playground at Upland ParkHealth & Fitness

New Playground and Field for Upland Park Part of County Upgrades

An inclusive playground is coming to Upland Park as part of Delaware County’s continued push for more parks and open space for residents.

A…

Design for the new playground at Rose Tree Park in MediaDesign

All Kids Are Welcome at Rose Tree Park's New Destination Playground

A destination playground, landscaping and storm water management are planned for Rose Tree Park in Media, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times.

The new…