Several PARRC municipalities received grant funding for park and recreation projects in the region. Lower Pottsgrove Township received a $1 million grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development's Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide Grant Program. This generous grant will be used for the design and construction of the Adventure Grove Inclusive Playground at Sanatoga Park. the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) awarded the same project $263,700 through its...

Nature-Based Place Making Steering Committee Meeting in full swing The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee (PARRC) is reigniting the Nature-Based Place Making (NBPM) Project in partnership with the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC). The NBPM approach focuses on leveraging local outdoor assets, including parks, trails, and recreation areas, to support economic development and strengthen connections between the region’s natural spaces and downtown businesses. For the Pottstown area,...

ADA Accessible Kayak Launch Two years ago, North Coventry Township installed a new ADA-accessible kayak launch at Riverside Park, making the Schuylkill River more accessible to residents and visitors throughout the Pottstown region. The next phase of the project focused on replacing the park’s existing concrete boat ramp, which was completed in September. Boat Ramp Construction Underway The project was supported by $191,512 in grant funding awarded to North Coventry Township through four...