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PARRC Celebrates Recent Grant Funding Successes Across the Region
The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee (PARRC) has secured funding through recent grants awarded by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). These grants, totaling over $2.2 million, will support a variety of projects across the region. Washington Township Park DCED’s Local Share Account Grant Program has provided $817,375 to several PARRC municipalities. These funds are for specific
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Jan 27


South Street Park Reopens
South Street Park as a blank slate After being closed for improvements this year, South Street Park (447 South Street) has officially reopened, and the upgrades were well worth the wait. The playground has undergone a full redevelopment, bringing safer, more accessible, and engaging recreation opportunities to the neighborhood. New playground equipment was installed to improve safety and accessibility, making the park a more welcoming space for Construction at South Street Pa
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Dec 22, 2025


Surprise! A Bonus Signal Box Mural
Amy Stephen painting the Signal Box Mural Just when we thought the mural season had wrapped up for the year, we have a surprise to share; one more signal box mural has been brought to Pottstown! This unexpected addition marks the 14 th signal box mural in the ongoing Pottstown Public Arts project, a partnership of Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee (PARRC), the Borough of Pottstown Recreation Department, ArtFusion 19464, with funding from a private donor. The mural
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Dec 3, 2025


New and Improved Old Timer's Field
Construction is now complete at Old Timer’s Field in West Pottsgrove Township, located at 980 Grosstown Road. The project has brought exciting improvements to this community field. Upgrades include field enhancements such as a new backstop, outfield fencing, and improved drainage. The project also included ADA accessibility improvements, include resurfaced parking spaces, and the installation of new lighting to enhance the park's visibility for evening games. Construction at
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Nov 11, 2025


PARRC Foundation's Second Annual Putt for Parks Tournament
(Pictured from left to right) State Rep. Joe Ciresi, Tricia McCloskey, Pottstown Mayor Stephanie Henricks, and Michael Lenhart On...
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Oct 6, 2025


Lower Pottsgrove's Empower Your Park Event
On Saturday, September 29th, Lower Pottsgrove Township hosted its Empower Your Park event at Ringing Rocks Park. The goal of the event...
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Oct 1, 2025


Signal Box Mural Season Wrap-up
Just as the summer slips away and fall creeps in, one more signal box mural has been completed as the warm weather starts to dwindle. The...
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Sep 17, 2025


New Park Signage in Pottsgrove Townships
Signage at Ralph F. Murgia Park in West Pottsgrove Township Recent upgrades in both West and Lower Pottsgrove Townships are enhancing...
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Sep 10, 2025


Bringing Nature-Based Placemaking to Pottstown
A NBPM Focus Group at the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee has partnered with the...
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Jul 25, 2025
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