Parks and recreation
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This Bucks County Park Was Just Named One of Pennsylvania’s Most Underrated Nature Destinations
Ringing Rocks Park in northern Bucks County has been named one of the five most underrated nature destinations in Pennsylvania, according to Stephen Hanson writing for Islands. Tucked away near Upper Black Eddy in Upper Bucks County, the park offers something you will not find anywhere else in the region. A sprawling seven-acre field of…
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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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$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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Little Explorers Adventure Park, a New Indoor Playground, Debuts in Dublin
Little Explorers Adventure Park, a new indoor playground, debuted last week in Dublin, which gives parents a place to relax while their children play, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Owners Loretto and Sydney Fantini launched the soft opening on March 2. The 3,600-square-foot indoor park, located at The Plaza at Dublin…
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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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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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Manor Park Playground Finally Opens in Morrisville After Years of Work
After years of hard work, Morrisville was finally able to open its new playground, Manor Park Playground, writes Kai Lincke for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new space features an area for children ages 2 to 5, as well as another space for ages 5 to 12. Slides, a jungle gym, monkey bars and…
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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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Summer Block Parties Are Helping to Keep Chester Kids Safe
Chester has launched Operation Safe Summer, featuring several planned community block parties that are helping to reduce the number of shootings in the city, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29. The Sunday Fun Day parties, held throughout the summer, are uniting the community and law enforcement. “I really do think this was a good idea…
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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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Missing Park Ranger Alec Campbell Found Dead at Tyler State Park
Alec Campbell, a 38-year-old Pennsylvania park ranger who disappeared while kayaking in the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park has been found dead, writes Abigail Adams for People. Campbell went missing on Friday, May 23. Two days later, authorities said that his body had been recovered. The official cause of death will be determined by…
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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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