Parks and recreation
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A Bench for the Ages: Celebrating Community, Conservation, and Shared Milestones
General Recreation Inc. has donated a memorial bench to Upper Merion Township in honor of two milestones: the 250th Anniversary of the United States and Upper Merion Township’s 50th consecutive year as a Tree City USA award recipient. These occasions speak to enduring values of stewardship, civic pride, and commitment to the natural spaces that…
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Help Name Elmwood Park Zoo’s Baby Ocelot in Norristown
Elmwood Park Zoo is giving Montco residents a chance to help name one of its newest and cutest arrivals, according to Marcela Camargo for NBC10 Philadelphia. The Norristown zoo recently welcomed a female ocelot cub, born February 1 to parents Rio and Mateo. After several weeks of careful monitoring and bonding time, the public is…
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Mermaid Park Playground: A Destination for Nature-Inspired Play
It Started with an inspired idea Mermaid Park in Whitpain Township represents a landmark achievement in community-centered, nature-inspired play design, one that General Recreation is proud to have helped bring to life. The project began when General Recreation responded to a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) developed by Kurt Baker, then the Parks and Recreation…
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Work to Get Underway on Delco Woods Development in Marple
A loop trail and restroom facilities are in the works for Delco Woods in Marple Township, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times . Council Vice Chair Christine Reuther announced last week that the county is moving ahead with an ADA-compliant half-mile paved Woodland Loop Trail that starts at the Reed Road parking lot.…
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$29M Visitor Center in NJ Washington Crossing State Park Nears Completion
Just across the river, the new Museum & Visitor Center at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey is moving closer to its completion, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new center, spanning 11,500 square feet, is replacing the original building constructed for the 1976 Bicentennial. It’s scheduled to open this year to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday. In the…
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General Recreation Offers Tips on Restoring Playgrounds After Winter
When this winter’s freezing temperatures and snow accumulation finally end, playgrounds will require some special attention in anticipation of spring. For schools and municipalities, spring preparation isn’t just about appearance — it’s about safety, compliance, and protecting your investment, according to General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. Freeze-thaw cycles, snowplows, de-icing chemicals, and months of…
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Are They in Love? Montco Zoo’s Bird Pair Sparks Fascination
At Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, an unlikely friendship has quietly taken flight, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. Hunter, a female red-tailed hawk, and Stan, a female turkey vulture, have shared an enclosure for more than a decade. Zoo staff describe the pair as deeply bonded. They share food, perch side by side and even…
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General Recreation: PlayBooster Brings a New Perspective to Play
The Playbooster playsystem, available from General Recreation in Newtown Square, brings a new perspective to playground activities for children ages 5 to 12. These new products from Landscape Structures combine to create a space that looks different and plays differently. Playbooster allows kids to move freely from one activity to the next, keeping them engaged…
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Pennsylvania Game Commission OKs Edgmont Game Land Deal
The Pennsylvania Game Commission voted 6-3 Saturday in favor of a land swap deal that gives Delaware County its first state game land in Edgmont, but is largely opposed by Limerick residents in Montgomery County. The commission voted in favor of a contract with developer Limerick Town Center LLC that gives the developer 55…
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New Plan for Bucks County Parks and Recreation Gains Official Approval
The Bucks County Commissioners has approved a comprehensive recreation, parks, and open space plan during their regular Wednesday meeting, writes Melinda Rizzo for the Bucks County Beacon. Developed over six years after decades without an update, the plan aims to protect natural resources while strengthening community well-being and responding directly to resident needs, according to…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Eyes 1 Million Visitors as County Greenlights Expansion
A major expansion for Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo is officially moving forward, writes Rachel Ravnia for The Times Herald. County officials have approved a long-term lease allowing the zoo to expand onto adjacent land within Norristown Farm Park. The agreement grants the zoo use of the historic Castner House, a structure dating back to 1802,…
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Skate Your Troubles Away at These Delaware County Ice Rinks
Delaware County offers several ice skating locations where you and your family can enjoy some memorable times on the ice, according to Cierra Williams and Micah Zimmerman for Philadelphia Magazine. Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink, Newtown Square This outdoor ice rink is open through Feb. 1 for public skating. There’s also heated tents, food and…
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New Robbinsville Playground Built With General Recreation’s Help
Kids were able to enjoy a new, fully-inclusive playground at Community Park in Robbinsville, New Jersey, one of the latest projects worked on by General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. The playground opened in mid-November with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, as children eagerly tried out new equipment for climbing, gliding, swinging, and sliding, writes Steve Lenox…
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General Recreation Helps Design Pocket Park for York City Police
York City Police dedicated a new pocket park at their King Street headquarters on Sept. 3 that was designed and installed with the help of staff from General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. The park sits on a patch of grass to the left of the department headquarters, writes Paul Kuehnel for the York Daily…
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Enjoying Fall in the Philly Area
Autumn is the best time of the year. That’s, um, not an opinion. Think about it. It’s cool enough to be outside without insects or reptiles ruining your life, but not so cold you mistake yourself for one of Shackleton’s crew. Halloween and Thanksgiving glint on the horizon, with the winter holidays warmly on their…
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Whitehall Road Regional Park Now Open with Help From General Recreation
With the help of General Recreation experts in Newtown Square, an all-abilities playground at Whitehall Road Regional Park opened to the public July 25 after years of planning and delays. Centre Region Parks and Recreation officially opened the 50-acre first phase of the 100-acre park, in Ferguson Township, writes Geoff Rushton for StateCollege.com. “This park…
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Water, Water Everywhere
It’s a hot summer day. Sweat trickles down your back. Clothing clings to your damp skin. You gaze at the Schuylkill River, longing to dive into her cool waters. Wait. What do you mean, no? Okay. The Delaware then. Still nothing doing, huh? That’s what I thought. When it comes to recreation on the water,…
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Norristown Fire Chief’s Memorial Renovations Start After Fire
Renovations have started on Fire Chief’s Memorial in Elmwood Park, nine months after the beloved Norristown landmark was destroyed by fire, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The memorial honors more than 20 former fire chiefs and also functions as a bandshell for the borough’s July 4 celebrations and summer concert series. Officials are…
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