Parks and recreation
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City Officials Celebrate Ribbon Cutting at Piccoli Playground, Honoring $1.9M Renovation Project
On Friday, August 22, a ribbon cutting ceremony took place at Piccoli Playground in Juniata Park. Earlier this year, Rebuild Philadelphia awarded a $1.9 million investment to the playground. Within four months, the playground now features updated basketball, volleyball, and soccer courts; colorful game markings and all-wheels tracks for bikes and wheelchairs; a new lawn…
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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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General Recreation Helps Launch Inclusive Playground at John S Clemens Memorial Park
Hatfield Township has opened its brand-new inclusive playground at John S Clemens Memorial Park. This is the first playground in the township designed specifically with not just accessibility but inclusivity for children of all abilities in mind. Andy Cush and Larry McCullough of General Recreation in Newtown Square worked closely with Hatfield Township Parks and…
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Trenton Eyes a Greener Future and Greater Access to the Delaware River
A new study by Mercer County in New Jersey is assessing two proposals to transform a section of Route 29 in Trenton into an urban boulevard to promote economic development and add green spaces, according to project supporters, writes Octavia Feliciano for the Delaware Currents. Since the 1950s, Route 29 in Trenton offered very limited…
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Rivera Recreation Center, Mann Older Adult Center in Fairhill Undergoes $16.8M Makeover
On Friday, April 4, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony took place outside the Rivera Recreation Center and Mann Older Adult Center in Fairhill. The ribbon-cutting celebrated the new $16.8 million investment the facilities received as part of the City’s Rebuild initiative. “Today, we open the doors to a space that is truly theirs,” said Councilmember Quetcy…
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2025 Recreation Trends: Design, Sustainability, Inclusivity, Innovation
2025 is the year when recreation trends evolve to meet the needs of a more eco-conscious, inclusive, and tech-savvy world. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provides a line of DuMor products, including park benches, picnic tables and chairs that make those goals a reality this year. Here’s a look at the key trends shaping…
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General Recreation Introduces Poligon, a Shelter for Public Spaces
Now you can be comfortable, play safer and stay longer at community events, from public concerts and farmers markets to sporting events and park activities, thanks to Poligon structures available through General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. This open-air structure protects participants from inclement weather and prolonged exposure to UV rays. It helps keep temperatures…
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Norristown Pushes for Major Redevelopment of Elmwood Park Zoo
Norristown officials are advancing plans to revitalize Elmwood Park, writes Jusitn Heinze for the Patch. Norristown aims to enhance the zoo’s community space following recent natural disasters. A public meeting is scheduled for February 20 to discuss refined redevelopment strategies and gather community feedback. The proposed project includes expanding and reshaping the park to better…
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The Schuylkill River Trail Gets Funding for Safer, Longer Upgrades
Over $13 million in funding has been awarded for two significant Schuylkill River Trail expansion projects, reports John McDevitt for KYW NewsRadio. The projects will improve accessibility and safety for bikers, runners, and walkers. The first project, the Passyunk Connection in Southwest Philadelphia, will extend the trail by 3,400 feet to connect to Passyunk Avenue.…
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General Recreation: Kids Soar to New Heights With Volo Aire Tower
Now, kids ages 5 to 12 can take an exciting journey up a three-story accessible and inclusive tower with Volo Aire, available from playground designer General Recreation in Newtown Square. The tower comes complete with a winding path constructed from revolutionary Landscape Structures’ Flexx steel-reinforced net that is suitable for climbing, rolling, bouncing, or relaxing…
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General Recreation: John B. Kelly School Hosts Tour of New School Yard
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square helped make improvements to the school yard at the John B Kelly School in Germantown possible. A ribbon cutting for the new facilities took place Nov. 25 at the Philadelphia School District property. The improvement include plans for an outdoor classroom, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. There are…
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Large New Pedestrian Bridge Opens at Wissahickon Valley Park
A new 200-foot-long pedestrian bridge has opened near Forbidden Drive at Wissahickon Valley Park, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The new bridge marks the completion of a $3 million restoration project to restore the stream channel and protect it from erosion. With the bridge now open to the public, visitors will now have improved accessibility…
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General Recreation in Newtown Square Helps With Camden Park Playground
A playground for special needs children is being planned as part of a $2 million rebuild of Camden Park in Camden, New Jersey, writes Neill Borowski for TAPinto Camden. Called in to help create the Jake’s Place All-Inclusive Play Area is General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. This Jake’s Place will be the third installed…
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General Recreation Playground Revamp Opens at Fox Chase Recreation Center
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provided improvements to playground areas at Fox Chase Recreation Center. Philadelphia City Councilman Brian O’Neill and Department of Parks and Commissioner Susan Slawson recently cut a ribbon to celebrate the improvements, writes Tom Waring for PA Times. The 18-month project was completed in phases. The $2.5 million project includes…
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Vare Recreation Center in Grays Ferry Celebrates $21M Renovation, Grand Reopening
Vare Recreation Center in Grays Ferry recently celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of its new $21 million renovation project, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. This project is Rebuild Philadelphia’s first to cost more than $20 million. The renovation upgrades include a full indoor basketball gym and a gymnastics gym with new equipment. The…
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Upper Gwynedd Has Big Plans for Parks and Recreation
Upper Gwynedd Township is in the final stages of developing a comprehensive parks and recreation plan, set to shape the community for decades, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. The draft plan emerged from extensive public engagement, including seven public meetings and over 500 survey responses. Consultant Peter Simone highlighted the plan’s focus areas: planning…
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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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