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Upcoming Pottstown Park Projects The Borough of Pottstown has three construction projects in the works for 2024 in Chestnut Street Park, Memorial Park, and Riverfront Park. Chestnut Street Park will undergo a partial redevelopment that will replace outdated park equipment, remove deteriorated features to create a bigger open play space, improve ADA accessibility, and add a paved path around the perimeter. The project will improve and expand recreational activities at this neighborhood park. The Memorial Park project will replace the steel pedestrian bridge that was damaged by the 2019 flash flood at Manatawny Creek. Additionally, the streambank will be stabilized upstream and downstream of the new bridge. Lastly, the Riverfront Park project will include two phases. Phase 1 is underway now and consists of streambank restoration. Phase 2 will happen in the fall and will replace the existing pedestrian bridge with a new prefabricated bridge. Both the Memorial Park project, and Riverfront Park project will improve pedestrian and bicycle circulation in the parks. Grant funding from these projects came from a variety of sources, including DCNR, DCED, and the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. |
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Grant Awards for PARRC Municipalities Over $500,000 has been awarded to the communities of the PARRC region since the first of the year. Seven of the eight PARRC municipalities received a total of $173,400 from the Pottstown Metropolitan Regional Planning Commission's Minigrant Program, which is supported with funding from DCNR. Awards were as follows: Douglass Township-$25,000 for its Tennis Court and Pickleball Court Project at Douglass Park East Coventry Township-$25,000 for its Parkerford Historic Riverside Park Master Plan and Engineering Project Lower Pottsgrove Township-$23,400 for the Ringing Rocks Park Paving and Signage Project North Coventry Township-$25,000 for its Riverside Park Boat Ramp and Adaptive Kayak Launch Project The Borough of Pottstown-$25,000 for the Greens Replacement Project at Manatawny Greens Minigolf Upper Pottsgrove-$25,000 for the Hollenbach Park Engineering Project West Pottsgrove Township-$25,000 for the Veterans Memorial Park Basketball Court Resurfacing Project
Other recently awarded grant funding includes grants for two PARRC communities. The Borough of Pottstown received $75,000 toward the redevelopment of Pollock Park and Upper Pottsgrove was awarded $200,000 toward construction of a pedestrian trail in Hollenbach Park. Finally, $60,000 was received from a private donor for park projects throughout the region. PARRC greatly appreciates this grant funding and looks forward to the completion of these projects which will improve and expand recreation in the Pottstown area. |
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PARRC Welcomes New Recreation Assistant: Shelley Kriczky PARRC is excited to share that they have a New Recreation Assistant, Shelley Kriczky. Shelley's role will be maintaining PARRC's outreach and communication efforts. Shelley is originally from Pottstown, graduating from Owen J. Roberts High School, then continuing on to receive her undergraduate degree in Communications from La Salle University, double tracking in Public Relations and Media & Journalism. When she is not working, she likes to hike, hangout with friends and family, and try new things! Shelley is excited to work with community members and organizations to promote the wonderful outdoor spaces the Pottstown Region has to offer. |
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Upcoming Events in the PARRC Region John Doyle Rock the Wall 5k Run/Walk &10K Run Saturday, April 13, Towpath Park, 1597 New Schuylkill Rd (Route 724), Pottstown. Registration starts at 7:30am, and race time begins at 9am. Open to runners and walkers of all ages! Leashed dogs are welcome. Rock the Wall is a fundraiser to support East Coventry Township’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Committee. 11th Annual Powwow on Manatawny Creek Saturday, May 4, 10am – Sunday, May 5th, 5pm, Riverfront Park, gates open at 10am with the Grand Entry at noon each day. A celebration of the heritage and contributions of Native Americans in this region. Bring camping chairs to the event. Dance Exhibitions, crafts, displays, and food. Children are welcome, and admission is free. Suggested contributions are $5 per person or $10 per family. Annual Colonial Mayfair Saturday, May 4, 11am- 5pm. Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown. Kick off the day by joining in the maypole celebration with festive music. Living history interpreters, crafters, puppet shows and demonstrations. Locally made goods, games and hobby horse races. Free visitor parking is available at Memorial Park, 75 W. King St., with a complementary shuttle service to Pottsgrove Manor. Weather dependent; suggested $4 donation per person. Coventry Woods Festival Sunday, May 19, 1pm - 5pm, 1954 Saint Peters Road, Pottstown. There is tons to do at the Coventry Woods Festival, including the annual Fernbrook Goat Derby, puppet shows, food, music and more! Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 27, the parade will begin at 10am and goes down High Street. There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony at Veteran's Island at 11am. Come out and support the remembering of our fallen soldiers. See PARRC's Spring events calendar at www.parrc.net and our Facebook page for more things do in the Pottstown area.
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Connect with PARRC PARRC consists of eight municipalities in the Pottstown Metropolitan Region, in partnership with the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation and the Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area. PARRC's mission is to advance the planning, development and maintenance of parks, trails and recreational facilities and encourage open space preservation for the enjoyment of all. In Montgomery County, PARRC includes Pottstown, Douglass Township, and Lower, Upper and West Pottsgrove Townships. In Chester County, PARRC includes East Coventry and North Coventry Townships, and in Berks County, Washington Township. Stay up to date and learn more about ongoing projects and events by visiting PARRC.net and on social media. | | |
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