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Park and Trail Project Updates PARRC communities continue to advance park and recreation projects in the Pottstown region. With the help of private funds, Douglass Township has made improvements to Smith Road Park (photo at right), including parking area resurfacing, new fencing and removal of over 80 ash trees. In April, East Coventry helped host a ribbon-cutting event at Frick's Lock Trailhead to celebrate the opening of a new section of the Schuylkill River Trail. Design of the new "Wildcat Nature Trail" is underway in a partnership between East Coventry Township and the Owen J. Roberts School District, to be located at East Coventry Elementary and funded by the PECO Green Region Grant Program and Pottstown Tri-County Community Network. Finally, North Coventry's new pickleball courts have been completed at Riverside Park. |
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New Funding for PARRC ProjectsPARRC is pleased to announce that two of its members, Douglass Township and West Pottsgrove Township, were recently awarded MontCo 2040 Implementation grants totaling over $119,000 for park improvements. In Douglass, funds will be used to resurface the tennis court and create pickleball courts. West Pottsgrove will use the funds to improve drainage and ADA access at Old Timer's Field. Grant funds totaling $203,000 awarded to East Coventry Township through Chester County's Preservation Partnership Program will be used to redevelop Tow Path Park. Funding provided by DCNR to the Pottstown Metropolitan Regional Planning Commission's Mini-grant Program was awarded to six municipalities and the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation funded six new projects. |
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Upcoming Events in the PARRC Region - Summer Concert Series, Sundays-6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, and 8/7-Sanatoga Park, Lower Pottsgrove
- Pottstown's Go Fourth Festival, downtown Pottstown and Fireworks in Memorial Park, Monday, July 4th
- Tuesdays in the Park 5K & Fun Run, 6/28, 7/26, and 8/23, 6:45pm, Riverfront Park, Pottstown
- Final Fridays, 6/24, 7/29 & 8/26 live entertainment, ice cream and beverages at the Pottstown Carousel
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Connect with PARRC PARRC is comprised of seven municipalities in the Pottstown Metropolitan Region, Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation, Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area, and a full-time Regional Parks Planner committed to improving parks, open spaces and recreational opportunities in the region. 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. PARRC's mission is to advance the planning, development and maintenance of recreational facilities and encourage open space preservation for the enjoyment of all. Stay up to date and learn more about ongoing projects and events by visiting PARRC.net and our Facebook page. | | |
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