• General Recreation Designs All-Inclusive Playground in Lower Paxton Township

    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…

  • The Benefits of Incorporating Playground Spinners Into  Playground Design

    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…

  • A Mark Ruffalo Sighting Confirmed at Delco Deli

    A Mark Ruffalo Sighting Confirmed at Delco 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…

  • Broad Commons Park: A Tribute to Fonthill Castle’s Legacy

    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,…

  • Elevate the Playground Experience with Volo From Landscape Structures

    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…

  • General Recreation, Inc. Honored as 2023 Rep Organization of the Year

    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…

  • General Recreation: Community Build Gives Everyone a Stake in a New Playground

    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…

  • Revitalizing Hanover Borough’s Wirt Park Playground: A Community-Built Vision

    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…

  • Revi Products Can be an Active Addition to Your Community or School Playground

    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…

  • Doylestown Playground Officially Opens Oct. 16 With Help From General Recreation

    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…

  • The Largest And Most Inclusive Playground In New Jersey Is Incredible

    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…

  • General Recreation’s Focus Is Local When Designing  Community Playgrounds

    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…

  • General Recreation: Before You Buy: Take a Playground Field Trip

    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…

  • DuMor 520 Series Seating Brings Versatility to Your Recreation Project

    DuMor 520 Series Seating Brings Versatility to Your Recreation Project

    For those who like to casually stroll through or visit a cultivated landscape, garden, park, playground, or recreational area, finding a place to rest or enjoy a snack or meal can be an important consideration. It’s a consideration that goes into any playground, park, or streetscape design. Now there’s equipment that can easily accommodate your…

  • For Kids Who Love to Climb, the Crab Trap Offers a Unique Experience

    For Kids Who Love to Climb, the Crab Trap Offers a Unique Experience

    For anyone seeking a unique addition to their school or community playground, check out the Crab Trap, available through General Recreation in Newtown Square. This piece of playground equipment can handle up to 65 kids at once, providing a variety of ways to climb, crawl and hang out. Kids can attack the Crab Trap from…

  • Northampton Playground in Bucks County Expands to Include Everyone

    Northampton Playground in Bucks County Expands to Include Everyone

    It’s been nearly a year since a grand re-opening of a municipal park-inclusive playground in Northampton Township, Bucks County, and community leaders are looking back at the park’s impact. The grand re-opening of the Miracle League Municipal Park Inclusive Playground took place in September 2022. The event was a milestone for a cherished community gathering…

  • Watching Playgrounds Evolve at Montessori Academy of Lancaster

    Watching Playgrounds Evolve at Montessori Academy of Lancaster

    Montessori Academy of Lancaster is a unique school nestled in the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside of Manheim Township. The school takes a holistic approach to student learning, encouraging student-tended gardens and offering nature trails and a taste of farm life. It also values the use of play to build relationships. The school built its first playground,…

  • General Recreation: A Community Jewel for Treasure Lake

    General Recreation: A Community Jewel for Treasure Lake

    Treasure Lake in DuBois, PA is a semi-private gated residential community with public access to a variety of activities. The congregation at Treasure Lake Church is 65 percent from Treasure Lake and 35 percent from around DuBois. But they are 100 percent focused on community outreach. Following a large financial gift from congregation member Charlotte…