Project Type: Recreation

Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails

What was once an abandoned rail bed and illegal dumping site for half a century is now the Greater Hazleton Rail Trail, a hub of activity for families, dedicated bikers

Phasing Helps Mifflin Co. Municipality Make Big Park Improvements

Park upgrades can be costly and feel overwhelming, especially for smaller municipalities. DCNR’s Small Communities Program caters to these municipalities. It offers lower-match grants for municipalities with populations of 5,000

Chutes and Ladders Playground Opens to Packed Crowd in Harrisburg

After more than a year of construction, state and local leaders recently cut the ribbon on the new Chutes and Ladders Playground at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg. “Our parks are

Featured Park Project: Acquisition Protects 1,000 Feet of Creek in Susquehanna County

Clifford Township in Susquehanna County recently expanded its Township Community Park thanks in part to a DCNR grant. The East Branch of the Tunkhannock Creek flows through the park. The

Middletown’s Hoffer Park Reopens with Locally Inspired Features

Hoffer Park, a popular recreation spot in Middletown, reopened April 1st, 2023. The years-long park renovation, funded in part through Keystone Fund dollars, involved the design of playground implements that

Chester County Golf Course to Become Public Park

Natural Lands announced the preservation of approximately 106 acres in New Garden Township, Chester County. The land, formerly the site of the Loch Nairn Golf Club, was purchased by the

Malvern Cuts Ribbon on Quann Park Renovations

Malvern Borough in Chester County recently cut the ribbon on improvements at Horace J. Quann Park. The park, described by Chester County Commissioners as a treasured gem for the community,

Wesleyville Borough Updates 1970’s-Era Playground

Wesleyville Borough in Erie County has a new playground thanks in part to a $79,100 DCNR grant. Funding came from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. The Borough also

Encouraging Exploration

On my first day, I was taken aback when I realized that this oasis existed. To say that I was genuinely surprised would be an understatement. I could not believe

A Lovely Piece of Hatfield

Back when my sons were younger and playing Connie Mack and American Legion Baseball, I spent nearly every evening – most of spring, all of summer, and a good way