Parks and recreation
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Don’t Miss These Montco Indoor Amusement Parks that Parents and Kids Both Will Enjoy
When the weather isn’t suitable for outdoor activities, there is still plenty of family-friendly fun to be had in Montgomery County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Both King of Prussia and Willow Grove are home to indoor amusement parks that are just as much fun for the parents as they are for the kids.…
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What Not To Miss At the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show
The 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show is fast-approaching, and the annual event is always prime to provide guests with breathtaking exhibits, exciting events, spaces for kids, and floral fun for all. In the lead-up to the event, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has put together a list of the top “Do Not Miss” spaces, events, and activities…
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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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Circuit Trails Network Nears 50 Percent Completion, Secures $41.7 Million in Funding for Trail Projects in 2023
The Circuit Trails Coalition is marking 2023 as a successful year of trail progress for the Circuit Trails network. With eight miles added this year, the planned network of more than 836 miles of trails in the Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey region now includes more than 393 miles of open trails — bringing…
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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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Delaware County Libraries Receive Solar Charging Equipment from General Recreation, Inc.
Solar equipment, including solar-powered charging benches and poles, provided by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, was recently installed at various libraries in Delaware County. This solar equipment allows residents to charge mobile devices while sitting outside the library and pairs perfectly with outdoor Wi-Fi access. The project was financed by a grant from the…
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Chris Gale, the New Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Monday, December 4 marked the first day on the job for the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia’s new executive director, Chris Gale, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gale, a Mexican-American, is the first person of color to lead the 51-year-old organization. In his new role, his goal is to expand the coalition’s growing…
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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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Black Lynx Spotted in Aquetong Spring Park, Solebury Residents Asked to Report Sightings
A furry friend is lurking amongst the trees of Solebury Township’s Aquetong Spring Park, writes Matt Coughlin for KYW Newsradio. In a video posted online, a feline figure is scene prowling around the Solebury park. Police say they believe the creature is a black lynx, closely related to the bobcat. This sighting was…
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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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General Recreation’s Focus Is Local When Designing Community Playgrounds
General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square understands that local needs are important when designing community playgrounds or recreation projects. By working with local consultants, General Recreation can deliver a level of service that it wouldn’t be able to deliver if it were dictating from an office in a city far away. General Recreation cares about…
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General Recreation: Before You Buy: Take a Playground Field Trip
It’s easy to make brand-new playground structures look inviting and durable in a catalog or on proposal drawings, but how well does it hold up after three years (or more!) of wear, tear, and weather? While marketing materials and websites are helpful resources, General Recreation in Newtown Square recommends that you take a playground field…
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Historical Kensington Boxing Center to Soon be Turned into Youth Center
The Cambria, a historical Kensington boxing arena, was recently purchased by Rock Ministries, which hopes to pick the building off the mat and turn it into a youth center, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The mastermind behind the idea is Buddy Osborn, a once-promising Kensington amateur fighter who spent five years in federal…
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