Pickleball Courts Open at Polk Valley Park
There’s a new game in town, and it’s called pickleball. The popular tennis-like game officially arrived in Saucon Valley on Tuesday with the opening of four new pickleball courts at […]
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Bucks County Seeks Input for Park Improvements
The Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking public input on a comprehensive plan to improve access to the county's parks, recreational facilities, historic sites, nature centers and open space.
Stargaze at Northampton County Park May 17
The meetup will take place in the wide-open turf grass on the west side of Louise W. Moore Park, which is located at 151 Country Club Road, Easton.
Then and Now: Polk Valley Park is a Gift to the Community
Polk Valley Park was not always intended to be for recreation. Its 48 acres were once destined to be purchased and developed into a residential area consisting of 155 homes. But those plans never came to pass; instead, in 2002, the land was donated to Lower Saucon Township and designated as a future park.
State to Spray Forests to Help Prevent Spongy Moth Spread
Two helicopters and six fixed-wing aircraft will be used to help control the spread of the invasive species, with the state estimating that 227,820 acres will be treated, including 12 state forests, 18 state parks and one federal property.
NorCo Parks & Rec Celebrates 50 Years With Logo Contest
Northampton County Parks and Recreation Division is celebrating 50 years of providing recreational and conservation initiatives to the public in 2024. As part of the celebration, the department is launching a "Get Outdoors NorCo" logo competition for high school students.
Bucks County Parks Hiring for Summer Positions
The positions being advertised include jobs at the Oxford Valley Pool, Tohickon Valley Pool, Core Creek Boat Rental and Peace Valley Boat Rental.
Which Movies Will Be Shown in Lower Saucon Parks This Summer?
The summer of 2023 in Lower Saucon Township will be highlighted by a number of community events, among them the township's annual Movies in the Park series held in township parks.
Council Mulls Ending Alcohol Waiver Requirement for Park Events
For many years, anyone who plans to serve alcohol at an event in a Hellertown park has been required to obtain a waiver, because alcohol is prohibited in the borough's parks. Council is now poised to eliminate what amounts to red tape for both borough staff and event planners by abolishing the waiver requirement.
Bucks County Seeks Input for Park Improvements
The Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking public input on a comprehensive plan to improve access to the county's parks, recreational facilities, historic sites, nature centers and open space.
Stargaze at Northampton County Park May 17
The meetup will take place in the wide-open turf grass on the west side of Louise W. Moore Park, which is located at 151 Country Club Road, Easton.
Then and Now: Polk Valley Park is a Gift to the Community
Polk Valley Park was not always intended to be for recreation. Its 48 acres were once destined to be purchased and developed into a residential area consisting of 155 homes. But those plans never came to pass; instead, in 2002, the land was donated to Lower Saucon Township and designated as a future park.
State to Spray Forests to Help Prevent Spongy Moth Spread
Two helicopters and six fixed-wing aircraft will be used to help control the spread of the invasive species, with the state estimating that 227,820 acres will be treated, including 12 state forests, 18 state parks and one federal property.
NorCo Parks & Rec Celebrates 50 Years With Logo Contest
Northampton County Parks and Recreation Division is celebrating 50 years of providing recreational and conservation initiatives to the public in 2024. As part of the celebration, the department is launching a "Get Outdoors NorCo" logo competition for high school students.
Bucks County Parks Hiring for Summer Positions
The positions being advertised include jobs at the Oxford Valley Pool, Tohickon Valley Pool, Core Creek Boat Rental and Peace Valley Boat Rental.
Which Movies Will Be Shown in Lower Saucon Parks This Summer?
The summer of 2023 in Lower Saucon Township will be highlighted by a number of community events, among them the township's annual Movies in the Park series held in township parks.
Council Mulls Ending Alcohol Waiver Requirement for Park Events
For many years, anyone who plans to serve alcohol at an event in a Hellertown park has been required to obtain a waiver, because alcohol is prohibited in the borough's parks. Council is now poised to eliminate what amounts to red tape for both borough staff and event planners by abolishing the waiver requirement.