Announcements
Park and Trail Closures:
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Pollock Park in the Borough of Pottstown is closed. The park will be remediated and redeveloped with new recreation facilities.
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Towpath Park in East Coventry Township is closed. The park's redevelopment project is underway and should be completed by early autumn. The section of the SRT within the park is open, but the parking area is closed. Parking is available at the Frick's Lock Trailhead.
Signal Box Art Project
Calling all Artists! The Pottstown Public Arts Project invites artists to apply to create a mural on utility boxes located in the Borough of Pottstown. The goal of the project is to use all four sides of the utility boxes to display art that will enhance Pottstown’s visual surroundings. Artists will submit their designs and the Pottstown Public Arts Project Committee will make selections. Artists will be paid for their time and materials. See the application form and materials list below for more information.
Upcoming Events
Events Calendar
The Pottstown region offers a variety of fun outdoor activities this season. Click the button to learn more.
PA Fig Festival
Saturday, September 13, 10am-4pm, Althouse Arboretum, 1794 Gilbertsville Rd., Pottstown. Join fig enthusiasts for a day of fun, music, vendors, a fig tree raffle and hands-on workshops. This event has a fee of $10.00.
14th Annual Pottstown Pet Fair
Saturday, September 13, Memorial Park, 75 W. King St., Pottstown, 10am-2pm. The Annual Pet Fair includes a petting zoo, children’s activities, blessing of the animals, gift basket raffles, a DJ, food trucks, and much more!
History Talk and Happy Hour with Historians
Saturday, September 20, 3:30pm, Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown. Join us for a 1hr presentation. After the lecture, there’s an off-site history happy hour at Sly Fox Brewing, Pottstown at 5pm. *All ages welcome at the presentation; must be 21 or older to attend the happy hour. Suggested Donation: $2 per person.
Meetings
The September PARRC meeting will be held on Wednesday, the 24th at 4:30pm and will be a hybrid format. Location: Pottstown Borough Hall, 100 E. High Street, Pottstown and on-line.
Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83236826327
You can also dial in by phone:
1-646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 832 3682 6327#
PARRC's Parks and Recreation Guide Story Map
An overview of the Pottstown area's park and recreation destinations, with photos, maps and videos. Click on the icon to the right view the StoryMap. For a link to an instructional video for the StoryMap click here.
