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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding accessible recreation infrastructure and directing nearly $82 million to hundreds of local conservation projects as the state seeks to broaden participation in an outdoor …
Pennsylvania Expands Outdoor Access as Recreation Economy Grows Read More
At 7:15 on a pale Pittsburgh morning, the gravel along the promenade at Allegheny Commons crunches under a steady rhythm of sneakers and stroller wheels. A man in a navy …
The Parks That Sell a Neighborhood Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced nearly $82 million in new state funding to support more than 295 recreation and conservation projects across Pennsylvania, a sweeping investment aimed …
$82M Conservation Blitz Targets Trails, Parks, and Rivers Across Pennsylvania Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — A wave of new state investment is set to reshape parks, trails, and waterways across Chester and Montgomery counties after more than $3.6 million in grants was …
$3.6M Surge for Parks and Trails Transforms SD44 Communities Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — On Monday morning, July 28, City Manager James Logan welcomed one hundred neighbors, stakeholders, government officials and guests to kick off the groundbreaking celebration for Phases I …
City of Coatesville Celebrates Shovels in the Ground for Ash Park Renovation Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe have approved more than $2.3 million in grants to support land conservation and park development initiatives throughout …
Chester County Approves $2.3 Million for Open Space and Park Improvements Across 15 Projects Read More
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, …
$168,074 State Grant to Revitalize Minch Park in Parkesburg Read More
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 …
Transforming Community Spaces: $100,000 Grant Brings New Life to Independence Park Read More
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 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