Newtown Square
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Colonial Farmstead in Newtown Square Brings Highwayman Sandy Flash to Life
The Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead at Ridley Creek State Park in Newtown Square has brought highwayman Sandy Flash back to life in a living history play presented in October, writes Tom Kretschmer for 6abc. The play on Sandy Flash, whose real name was James Fitzpatrick, was incorporated into the Farmstead’s popular lantern ghost tours. “This is…
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General Recreation Brings Upgraded Inclusive Playground to Lafayette Hill
Under the careful guidance of General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, Whitemarsh’s Magical Miles Park playground in Whitemarsh Township, reopened with a new inclusive, accessible playground and other perks. There was a ceremonial ribbon cutting Oct. 12 celebrating the official reopening of the Lafayette Hill playground and resurfaced basketball courts now also line for pickleball,…
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New Upscale Wedding Venue Set to Debut in Newtown Square This Fall
Several new venues will soon further enrich the wedding world of the Philadelphia region, including The Ivy at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, write Shaunice Ajiwe and Kristen Schott for the Philadelphia Magazine. Finley Catering’s latest venue, which is set to open this fall, offers the perfect blend of upscale chic with rustic and relaxed.…
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Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square Has 4 Alumni in Olympic Games
Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square has four alumni are in Paris, participating in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Ashley Sessa, Class of 2022, is the youngest player to be named to the Olympic roster as a member of Team USA field hockey. Sessa is a high-performing member of the reigning NCAA championship UNC field hockey…
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Modern Playgrounds Go Beyond ADA to Include Neurodiversity
Within hours of cutting the ribbon for the new playground at Warminster Community Park in Bucks County last May, the community’s Facebook page lit up with posts by parents grateful for the communication board, reports EIN Presswire. It’s part of the playground design that came from General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. The board is…
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General Recreation Designs All-Inclusive Playground in Lower Paxton Township
The latest improvements to the 41-acre Brightbill Park in Lower Paxton Township includes a new inclusive, multi-part playground designed by General Recreation Inc. of Newtown Square. The new $1 million playground and picnic plaza officially opened June 13. The playground includes areas for children of all ages, a “sound garden,” and a paved path leading…
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The Benefits of Incorporating Playground Spinners Into Playground Design
Playground spinners are a valuable addition to any outdoor play area, offering numerous advantages for children of all ages. By including playground spinners in your play space design, you can provide children with a range of benefits, including: When selecting playground spinners for your play environment, it is important to consider the needs of your…
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Oscar Nominated ‘Oppenheimer’ Editor Was Episcopal Academy Grad
Jennifer Lame is riding the wind these days. A 2000 graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, she has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Film Editing for her work on last year’s biggest film, “Oppenheimer.” Lame worked with director Christopher Nolan on the film that tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a…
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A Mark Ruffalo Sighting Confirmed at Newtown Square Deli
Actor Mark Ruffalo has been spotted in Newtown Square, at the A Cut Above Deli, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ruffalo, known for the Marvel films who now has a best supporting actor nomination in “Poor Things” also happens to be starring in the sequel to “Mare of Easttown.” Crews were in Ridley…
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Broad Commons Park: A Tribute to Fonthill Castle’s Legacy
Nestled in the heart of Doylestown Borough, Broad Commons Park is a remarkable example of playground design that seamlessly blends cultural heritage with modern play elements. This park, a creation by Landscape Structures and represented locally by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, draws its unique character and thematic inspiration from the historic Fonthill Castle,…
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Elevate the Playground Experience with Volo from Landscape Structures
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square is introducing the latest equipment innovation for the playground from Landscape Structures—Volo. Volo, for children aged 5 to 12, is designed to elevate the playground experience for all children and packed with features to maximize the play experience. It utilizes a steel-reinforced cable netting using LSI Flexx to ensure…
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General Recreation, Inc. Honored as 2023 Rep Organization of the Year
Landscape Structures Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of commercial playground equipment, announces General Recreation, Inc. as the 2023 Rep Organization of the Year. This distinction is a testament to their unwavering commitment to Landscape Structures’ core values and mission, which positively impacts communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. “Their approach to business is…
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General Recreation: Community Build Gives Everyone a Stake in a New Playground
School and community playgrounds don’t always have to be built just by professional contractors. Community and school volunteers can lend a hand as well. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provides “Community Build” services. Community Build playgrounds utilize a group of volunteers to organize and install a commercial playground. A Community Build will be built…
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Revitalizing Hanover Borough’s Wirt Park Playground: A Community-Built Vision
Hanover Borough residents are embracing the renovation ofWirt Park Playground. This community-driven rejuvenation project, under the guidance of General Recreation in Newtown Square, is enhancing recreational spaces for families and fostering a vibrant community spirit. Wirt Park, nestled in the heart of Hanover Borough, has long been a cherished space for familiesand children. But the…
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Revi Products Can be an Active Addition to Your Community or School Playground
Landscape Structures’ Revi products, available from General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, feature a sculptural form that can be added to your playground project to create three play experiences. The ReviRock Bouncer provides bouncing, rocking fun. The ReviWheel Spinner includes a grab wheel in the center so kids can spin themselves around, and the ReviWhirl…
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Revi Products Can be an Active Addition to Your Community or School Playground
Landscape Structures’ Revi products, available from General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, feature a sculptural form that can be added to your playground project to create three play experiences. The ReviRock Bouncer provides bouncing, rocking fun. The ReviWheel Spinner includes a grab wheel in the center so kids can spin themselves around, and the ReviWhirl…
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Doylestown Playground Officially Opens Oct. 16 With Help from General Recreation
Kids christened the new inclusive Doylestown playground even before the ribbon cutting was complete, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The children climbed up ladders, crawled through secret passageways, scaled giant boulders, and made their way inside a child-size replica of Fonthill Castle. Doylestown Borough officially opened its newest playground on Oct. 16, describing it “as…
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The Largest And Most Inclusive Playground In New Jersey Is Incredible
Today’s playgrounds are a lot different than the ones many of us remember from our childhood, and that’s probably good, writes Raymond Goldfield for Only in Your State. Those were the days of swinging as high as possible until we fell off or sliding down a hot metal slide on a 90-degree day. Today’s playgrounds…
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