The Witch Hazel's festive fireworks remind us that, even in winter, nature's magic is always in play and will be dazzling us with spring soon enough. 

Greetings Parks and Recreation Friends,
We just love breaking good news! 

We're practicing a little magic of our own crafting a calendar of events and programs to continue celebrating Willistown's wonderful community of families, friends, and neighbors in the great outdoors. 

Please scroll along to find out about upcoming camps and events, and, as always, contact me with suggestions or to report a concern. 

See you outside soon,

Mary

Email 
Willistown Township Parks & Recreation Director
610-647-5300 x224  

WILLISTOWN SUMMER FUN CAMPS ROCK! 
Registration Now Open

Willistown Township's Summer Fun Camps for grades K-5 are back! Located at Sugartown Elementary School and hosted by Jump Start Sports, there are 8 fun-filled weeks starting June 20 through August 12, 2022. Residents and non-residents can register for individual weeks or all 8 weeks. We offer full and half-day options plus before and after care with themes that change every week. View the camp flier, find more information on our Willistown Camp page, or go directly to registration here.

PHILADELPHIA UNION SOCCER CAMP 
June 13 - June 16, Rita Reves Park

Willistown Parks and Recreation is pleased to partner with the Philadelphia Union's youth soccer program.  
Location
Rita Reves Park, 1040 Garrett Mill Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073 
Timing
The week long camp will run Monday July 13 through Thursday July 16, 2022 from 9am to 12pm. For boys and girls ages 6 - 13.
Description
The unique camp programs are designed to enhance individual skill levels, possess a fun element and allow players from different soccer organizations to come together to play the beautiful game.
The Philadelphia Union are dedicated to growing the love of the game through cost effective programs that will allow us to capture the hearts and minds of families and create lifelong Union fans. 
Every participant is given the opportunity to attend a Union game for free to watch their heroes play and enjoy the atmosphere and passion of the Philadelphia Union Soccer fans who are without doubt the best in the country.
Fee 
$179 Resident/$199 Non-Resident  Willistown residents: please contact Mary, our Parks & Recreation Director, for a discount code prior to registration.
Registration
Please scroll to the bottom of the Union home page to register.

OKEHOCKING PRESERVE SERVICE
CRC Watersheds Annual Clean Up Location

WINTER WONDERLAND PHOTO CONTEST
Share your Willistown winter fun with everyone!

When the plants in our parks go dormant and most animals take shelter, our park visitors become the active ones. Parks & Recreation Board Member, Grace Frain, and her family are known to get outside throughout all seasons. Last winter was no different. Here, Wade is bundled up and happy as a clam at Kirkwood Preserve.

Photographers ages 5 and up may submit photos of their winter park adventures or of natures beauty through February 28, 2022. Take your phone or camera with you to the park, preserve, or trail and snap stills of your winter adventures in Willistown. Before you head out, be sure to visit our Willistown Winter Wonderland webpage, view the contest rules, or head to the entry form. Prize awards will be announced in early March.

SAVE THE DATES
Park Parties Galore!

Greentree In Tune & On Tap 5:30-8:30pm 

The Sun Brothers June 14, Rain Date June 17

               
Beg, Borrow, and Steel July 20, Rain Date July 22

The Fraction September 13, Rain Date September 15

OKEHOCKING WEED WARRIORS
Join in the fresh air fun battling the bad guys

If you are looking for fresh air and exercise this winter, please join us to help fight the invasive species that threaten the overall health of the Preserve and encroach on trails. After the leaves fall is a perfect time to tackle non-native plants and vines. Please email Mary and the team if you are interested in pitching in. Find out more about invasive plants from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. 

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Chapter 1 Available for Comment 2/14

Chapter one will be available for review and comment here next week.

Visit the Comprehensive Plan Update page to see the project kickoff presentations and all things Comprehensive Plan.

Sign up for Comprehensive Plan Update Bulletins here.

HEAD OUTDOORS

WHERE TO GO to GET OUTSIDE

• Check 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. 

• Check out Chester County's Parks & Trails 

• Get the dirt on the best trail navigation and exploration mobile map applications here.

• Locate PA state parks through PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resource and their Find a Park by Region service.

• 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.

TOWNSHIP NEWS

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