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Parkesburg

$168,074 State Grant to Revitalize Minch Park in Parkesburg

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Minch Park in Parkesburg Borough is set to undergo significant renovations thanks to a $168,074 state grant awarded under the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program. The funding, …

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Communities

Transforming Community Spaces: $100,000 Grant Brings New Life to Independence Park

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — East Vincent Township has secured $100,000 in state funding for the development of Independence Park. The grant, awarded through the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program and administered …

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Delaware Canal State Park
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvanians Link Outdoor Recreation to Mental Health—Will Parks Get the Modern Upgrades They Deserve?

December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The results are in, and Pennsylvanians have spoken loud and clear about the value of outdoor spaces in their lives. According to public surveys conducted by the …

Pennsylvanians Link Outdoor Recreation to Mental Health—Will Parks Get the Modern Upgrades They Deserve? Read More

Grants
Upper Uwchlan

Upper Uwchlan Township Secures $350,000 Grant for Hickory Park Upgrades

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester, this week announced that Upper Uwchlan Township has been awarded a $350,000 grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources …

Upper Uwchlan Township Secures $350,000 Grant for Hickory Park Upgrades Read More
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News

Chester County Park Rangers Honored Amid Storm Cleanup

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — A fierce summer storm recently hit Chester County, felling trees and power lines. Despite the chaos, the County’s park rangers were celebrated with a special proclamation …

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Chester County’s new Parks and Trails Manager Andrew McMullen
News

Chester County Parks and Trails Welcome New Manager, Andrew McMullen

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Parks + Preservation has a new face at the helm of its parks and trails. Director David Stauffer recently announced the appointment of Andrew …

Chester County Parks and Trails Welcome New Manager, Andrew McMullen Read More
Green Lane Park
Regional

Green Lane Park’s Master Plan: A Blueprint for the Future, Drawn by the Public

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

GREEN LANE, PA — As Montgomery County residents prepare for the arrival of spring, Green Lane Park is offering a unique opportunity: the chance to shape the future of one …

Green Lane Park’s Master Plan: A Blueprint for the Future, Drawn by the Public Read More

Marconi Plaza plan
Regional

Revitalizing Marconi Plaza: A Community-Driven Vision for South Philadelphia’s Historic Park

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In the heart of South Philadelphia sits Marconi Plaza, one of the city’s largest public open spaces. Split in half by Broad Street, this expansive park has …

Revitalizing Marconi Plaza: A Community-Driven Vision for South Philadelphia’s Historic Park Read More
money
News

Over $212,000 in Grants to Boost Local Recreation and Stream Restoration

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

PAOLI, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, has announced the awarding of more than $212,000 in grants aimed at enhancing local streams and recreational facilities in Tredyffrin Township, a …

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Funds
Regional

Delaware County Secures $370,439 in State Funding for Green Spaces and Recreation Projects

January 18, 2024January 17, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — The 26th Senatorial District of Delaware County is set to receive an injection of $370,439 in state funding. This financial boost, announced by Senator Tim Kearney …

Delaware County Secures $370,439 in State Funding for Green Spaces and Recreation Projects Read More

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