Parks and recreation
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General Recreation Helps Bring Wissahickon Park Back to Life in West Ambler with Inclusive Playground
A park in West Ambler that had been closed for 40 years has come back to life with a new playground from General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square as its centerpiece. Wissahickon Park in Whitpain Township is an example of a community reclaiming and reimagining a long-closed public space. Once an active township park, the…
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Ridley Creek State Park: The Ultimate Guide to a Summer Day Trip in Delaware County
Summer in Delaware County doesn’t always require a long drive or an expensive getaway. Sometimes the perfect escape is hiding in plain sight, just off a suburban road in Delco, or 16 miles from Center City Philadelphia, depending on which direction you are coming from. Ridley Creek State Park, which spans Edgmont, Middletown, and Upper Providence Townships, does not announce…
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The Best Third Places in Philadelphia, And Why No City Does Community Better
Think about the last time you felt genuinely connected to your city. Maybe it was a Saturday morning at a coffee shop when a stranger complimented your book, or a summer evening in the park when the music started and everyone just stopped and listened. That feeling has a name. Sociologists call it the “third…
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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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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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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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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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Francis Myers Recreation Center in Kingsessing Undergoing $27 Million Renovation Project
The renovation project at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center in Kingsessing is continuing to take place nearly two years after former Mayor Jim Kenney left office, writes Pat Loeb for KYW Newsradio. Located inside a 140-year-old stone building that was once an orphanage, the renovations will aim to retain its historic grandeur. Myers Recreation…
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The Philly Goat Project Celebrates Sixth Annual ‘Christmas Tree-Cycle’
For the sixth consecutive year, the Philly Goat Project will be putting together its “Christmas Tree-Cycle,” writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. The “Christmas Tree-Cycle” turns used live Christmas trees into snacks for goats, and wood chips to cover trails in parks and community gardens throughout Philadelphia. “Most people don’t get to see where their recycling…
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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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Washington Post Includes Fairmount Park on List of 7 Best U.S. City Parks
The United States is filled with several city parks that are worth planning a trip around and one is right here in Philadelphia, writes Hannah Sampson for The Washington Post. That would be Fairmount Park. The 2,000-acre park is split by the Schuylkill River and features a wide range of things to do nearby. This…
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To Honor Resident’s Legacy, Community Rallies for Dolly Ottey Park in Old City
Community groups are raising funds for a new park located near one of the most iconic streets in Philadelphia that will honor the legacy of a local resident, writes Laura Fay for CBS News Philadelphia. Dolly Ottey Park would be located at the corner of Elfreth’s Alley and North 2nd Street in Old City. The…
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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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