Blog Series Highlights Recreational Opportunities in Pottstown Area
One of the key findings from a recent study, commissioned by the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation and done by Penn State, was the need to build awareness of nearby parks in order to encourage more physical activity and healthy living in the Foundation’s service area.
In response to that finding, the Foundation has partnered with Positively!Pottstown bloggers Sue Repko and Rosemary Keane, who will visit, review and publicize the parks and recreational opportunities in the Pottstown area over the course of six weeks, beginning September 26, 2010.
This area of the Positively!Pottstown blog will be the permanent online home of that series.
The Foundation is located at 152 High Street, Suite 500, Pottstown, PA 19464. Their phone number is 610-323-2006. Their website can be found at www.pottstownfoundation.org.
For interactive health and wellness news and conversation, visit their Mission: Healthy Living website at www.missionhealthyliving.org.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction – Blog series to promote area parks
(September 26 – October 1, 2010)
Pottstown’s Riverfront Park: A regional destination
Smith Family Plaza: Community gathering place in downtown Pottstown
The pocket parks of central Pottstown
The Richard J. Ricketts Center: The heart of a community
Meet the Parks & Rec Director and take a trip to the South End
Maple Street Park: Vibrant neighborhood spot in the East End
Coming Home: The playgrounds of the North End
Potts Drive Park and Memorial Park, the crown jewel of Pottstown
WEST POTTSGROVE
(October 4, 2010)
West Pottsgrove offers range of recreational options
LOWER POTTSGROVE
(October 5-9, 2010)
Civilization or Mother Nature: You decide.
(Gerald G. Richards Park & Schuylkill River Park)
Ringing Rocks: Where nature lets you in
(Upper & Lower Nature Parks, Shaner’s Grove)
Quirky open space poses challenges to visitors
(Liberty Hill, Keim Street, Crimson Lane)
Sprogels Run & Pruss Hill: Two more gems in Lower Pottsgrove
Parks & Parking: Know before you go.
(Alfred B. Miles Park, Pleasantview Park, Snell & Norton Parks)
Sanatoga Park: Long history as recreation hub
UPPER POTTSGROVE
(October 10-11, 2010)
Heather Place Park: Enjoy a family time-out in Upper Pottsgrove
Cherry Tree Park & Kulp Field: Two distinct rec opportunities in Upper Pottsgrove
Mocharniuk Meadows & Hollenbach Park: Paths just waiting to be discovered
NEW HANOVER
(October 12-14, 2010)
Swamp Creek Park, where dreams soar
New Hanover Community Park, like an old friend
Middle Creek & Optimist Club Fields: Central location for organized sports
New Hanover: Getting back to nature
(Pleasant Run Park, Deep Creek Park, Layfield Park, Hickory Park)
BOYERTOWN
(October 15-16, 2010)
Boyertown Community Park has something for everyone
Municipal & Franklin Street Parks: Small parks, big fun
DOUGLASS TOWNSHIP (MONTGOMERY COUNTY)
(October 16, 2010)
Douglass Park: Worth the trip
DOUGLASS TOWNSHIP (BERKS COUNTY)
(October 18-19, 2010)
Douglass Township’s Municipal Park stands the test of time
Goose Run Park open for hunting; hikers use caution.
Ironstone Park: A place to re-connect
AMITY TOWNSHIP (BERKS COUNTY)
(October 20-23, 2010)
Amity Community Park: An active family destination
Lake Drive Park & Recreation Area: A well-loved neighborhood park
Monocacy Hill Recreation Area, where any day is a perfect day to visit
Earlville’s Locust Grove offers playground and water views
Amity Township’s sports & recreational areas
EAST, SOUTH & NORTH, COVENTRY (CHESTER COUNTY)
(October 25-November 1, 2010)
Ellis Woods: A must-see park in East Coventry
Towpath Park in East Coventry, where canal history comes alive
South Coventry’s Connie Batdorf Park & Woody’s Woods: Tributes to upstanding citizens
Kenilworth Park: Classic community park with water views (North Coventry)
North Coventry parks offer river re-connection possibilities
Coventry Woods: North Coventry’s natural wonder
SPRING CITY & EAST VINCENT (CHESTER COUNTY)
(November 4-5, 2010)
Spring City’s Parks: A little bit of everything
East Vincent’s Park on the Ridge: Active recreation & access to nature, all in one
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