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Greetings Willistown Parks & Recreation Friends, Just like Okehocking's Eastern Redbuds blossoming with cheer, I know we're all looking forward to some fresh air fun this year.
With that mission in mind, and to keep you informed of important planning efforts, this edition of Willistown Parks & Rec ENews includes the following segments:What's Up Outside The Stars!Summer ProgramsComprehensive Plan Update: Public Meeting Save the DateHead Outdoors!Township NewsBe In the KnowContact InfoConnect with Us
As always, please contact me with any concerns or suggestions you may have.
Can't wait to see you outside,
Mary
Willistown Township Parks & Recreation Director 610-647-5300 x224 Email
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WHAT'S UP OUTSIDE The Stars!
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PA IS TOP NOTCH FOR STARGAZINGDid you know that Pennsylvania has one of the darkest skies on the Eastern Seaboard and is perhaps the best place in the Northeast to take in the night sky? Cherry Springs State Park in Coudersport, PA has been named the best place on Earth for stargazing by the Travel Channel, yes—on Earth!, and the International Dark Sky Association has designated it a Gold Level Dark Sky Park. The Milky Way shines so brightly there that you can see your shadow!
Check out all the top notch places in our beautiful state to stargaze: Mark your Calendars Gazing Tips Gazing Apps Things are looking up and so will we!
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WILLISTOWN SUMMER FUN CAMPS POSTPONED TO 2022I'm sorry to report that there will be no Summer Fun Camps this year. Due to the pandemic, the Sugartown Elementary School facilities remain closed to our use until further notice from the Great Valley School District.
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NEW SUMMER PROGRAMS
T-Ball Registration Open Boys and girls 3-5 years old learn the basics of throwing, catching, fielding, batting, and base running, and then apply what they have learned in fun, non-competitive games. Saturdays June 12-July 24 10-11AM or 11-12PM Mill Park$90 Resident/$95 Non-Resident (includes t-shirt, hat, and award)
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PAOLI LIBRARY & WILLISTOWN PARKS PRESENT
Greentree Story WalkJabari Jumps, by Gaia Cornwall Stroll the park and journey with Jabari as he gains the courage to take his first jump off the diving board. Stay tuned for installation updates and project unveiling.
Stories in the Park There's nothing quite like an entertaining read with Paoli Library's Miss Stephanie and then playtime in the park for our youngsters. Stay tuned for registration info.
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OUR AWARD WINNING OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM RETURNS!
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TOWNSHIP COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
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KICK-OFF MEETING Save the Date: April 29, 7 PM Willistown Township is updating our Comprehensive Plan, Guidelines for Growth. The Plan looks at Willistown's history, considers current conditions, and charts a vision for the future including how to grow, develop, and improve facilities and services. The Township is authorized to plan for its future and must to do so according to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
Please join us on Zoom for the plan kick-off public meeting on April 29 at 7 PM. Stay tuned to the Crier and Willistown Parks & Recreation Enews for updates, reminders, and registration information. You can also sign up for email or text communications under Comprehensive Plan Update Information through the Notify Me module on our website.
For more, check out our Comprehensive Plan Update page which includes a project timeline and results from our 2020 survey presented in a Township-wide Top Line Report and a Top Line Report by Planning Area. The reports address the survey’s statistical success, discuss the survey approach, supply baseline land use demographics and provide Township resident sentiment.
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WHERE TO GO to GET OUTSIDECheck out our Willistown Township Park Land and Open Space Fund Map, an at-a-glance view including short descriptions of the wonderful recreational assets Willistown has to offer. Scroll down for quick links to our award-winning GO WilMa! The Adventure Continues outdoor adventure program. It's easy to register and is free.
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TOWNE CRIER NEWSLETTER
Check out the latest WillisTowne Crier where you'll find Parks & Rec and other Township News in brief. You can sign up to receive the Crier directly through Notify Me here.
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BE IN THE KNOW!The Willistown Township website has loads of info & news about your township!• Visit the Willistown Township websiteTownship Email Notification System: Register through Notify MeSign up for updates and notifications from many Township departments through our Notify Me website feature.
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