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PARRC Region Expands to Eight Throughout the second half of 2022, the seven municipalities of PARRC worked to welcome its newest member, Washington Township, Berks County. Washington Township is adjacent to current PARRC member Douglass Township, Montgomery County and has two main parks, Barto Community Park and Athletic Fields (19 acres) and Washington Park, Annex, and Open Space (38 acres). Other parks include Forgedale Park, a small scenic area along the West Branch of the Perkiomen Creek, and various open space parcels. Township Manager, Rich Sichler, said "Washington Township is very excited to join PARRC for the access to recreation professionals it provides, the shared knowledge of recreational solutions amongst the group members and the cooperative recreational efforts with other municipalities in the region." PARRC is glad to have Washington Township on board and looks forward to working together to advance park and recreation projects in the region. |
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Year-end Project Wrap-UpBy the end of 2022, the communities of PARRC completed important park and recreation projects that continue to enhance active and passive recreation opportunities in the Pottstown region. Upper Pottsgrove Township developed a new Master Plan for Hollenbach Park with funding from the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. The Borough of Pottstown installed new play equipment in Washington West Park, also with PAHWF funding. The PECO Green Region grant program provided funding to Upper Pottsgrove to plant 45 trees in Sussell Park, a passive use park with hiking trails and fishing ponds. The program also provided funding to East Coventry to complete the Wildcat Trail at East Coventry Elementary. Funding from the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape Minigrant Program funded new park entrance signs at East Coventry Preserve. PARRC thanks all funders that helped make these projects possible. |
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New Funding for PARRC ProjectsPARRC is pleased to announce that the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded funding for several new projects. Douglass Township was awarded $14,000 for trail improvements in Douglass Community Park. Pottstown received $40,000 for the Riverfront Park Pedestrian Bridge Repair project and PARRC received $8,000 toward development of a community recreation survey. Finally, the Borough of Pottstown received $239,000 from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for improvements to Chestnut Street Park. PARRC thanks these funders for their continued support of park and recreation projects in the PARRC region. |
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Upcoming Events in the PARRC Region Community Coffee (Tea or Hot Chocolate!)
Saturday, February 4th, 9-10am at the farmhouse. Althouse Arboretum, 1794 Gilbertsville Road, Pottstown. Parents Night Out, Althouse Arboretum. 5pm-9pm. Drop off the kids for an evening of fun with games, an evening hike, snacks, and more! This event is limited to 15 kids. Registration required. Ages from K - 4th Grade. Historic Quilts with Ellen Endslow, February 11th, 1:00pm, Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King Street, Pottstown. Sweetheart Saturday, February 18, 6-10pm, the Carousel at Pottstown, 30 West King Street, Pottstown.
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Connect with PARRC PARRC consists of eight municipalities in the Pottstown Metropolitan Region, Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation, Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area, and a full-time Regional Recreation Planner. 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 our Facebook page. | | |
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