Concord Township
Delaware County,
Pennsylvania
Park and Recreation
Township Field Scheduling
Amusement Park Discount Ticket Information
Dog Park at Bush Hill FarmSummer Camp Registration Forms
The seven-member Park and Recreation Board plans and coordinates a variety of events during the year, including the Snowman/Snow Creation Contest, Easter Egg Hunt, Summer Camp, Harvest Festival, Holiday House Lighting Contest, and Tree lighting/Photo with Santa.
Park and Recreation Director: Allison O'Donoghue
Board Members:
Call Allison O'Donoghue at 610-842-2147 if you have any questions regarding Park and Recreation activities. The Board is interested in any and all ideas you may have for activities. Send your suggestions via e-mail to allison.odonoghue@gmail.com
HARVEST FESTIVAL
HOLIDAY HOUSE LIGHTING CONTEST
Contest runs the whole month of December: Residents should submit their photographs - along with name, address, and phone number - to allison.odonoghue@gmail.com. Park and Recreation board members will visit each site. The winner will be awarded a gift certificate to the Concordville Inn.
Snowman/Snow Creation contest runs through March 31
Summer Camp
The theme for 2011 is "Up, Up and Away". It's a day filled with fun and excitement for your child ... see what Concord Township camp has to offer! We will explore things that go "up" and how they stay in the air. A real helicopter named "Stubby" will be available. The children will not be able to fly but can sit and play with the controls and learn how Stubby works. Also on site will be a "Rockwall" where the children will climb "up" the wall. They will have an opportunity to explore space and space shuttles, airplanes, balloons, and such.
The children will also enjoy the usual games and crafts. Many of our counselors have been with us for several years and must undergo a criminal background check.
Camp dates are as follows:
Week of July 11-15, 2011
Week of July 18-22, 2011
Week of July 25-29, 2011
You must be a resident of the township; the cost is $100.00 per child per week. You may sign up the children for two weeks of your choice. You will then be put on a waiting list for a third, if camp isn't filled to capacity.
Checks should be made payable to Concord Township and are non-refundable. Should you need to change the original week, a $25.00 fee will be charged. You may download the two registration forms shown above and bring with you for registration..
Registration takes place at 40 Bethel Road. The dates are as follows:
April 30, 2011 from 9-11 a.m.
May 5, 2011 from 6-8 p.m.
May 19, 2011 from 6-8 p.m.
or contact Allison O'Donoghue at Allison.Odonoghue@gmail.com.
All children must be 6 by October 1. The oldest campers will be going into 6th grade.
Snacks and spring water are provided every day. We make sure to check the ingredients for peanuts, oils, and tree and pine nuts.
Snowman/Creation Contest
The Annual Snowman/Creation Contest runs until March 31, 2011. Winners will be presented at a Board of Supervisors spring public meeting. E-mail pictures of your creation with your name and address to to allison.odonoghue@gmail.com.
2011 Easter Egg Hunt
40 Bethel Road
The annual Easter Egg Hunt took place on Saturday, April 16. The Easter Bunny arrived via Concord Township fire truck. New this year was an Easter bonnet contest which was won by Emily Mullins. Anastasia Mavrakis went home with a jar of jelly beans by guessing three less that the total of 713. Although not the brightest or warmest of days, the children collected their eggs and then enjoyed snacks and crafts.
Township Park Information
All Township park facilities, walking trails, and dog park will be closed when it snows
When visiting the municipal park, playground, athletic field, or walking trail, please be sure to park in stoned/paved areas only. Your cooperation in not parking on grass areas is appreciated!
Delaware County Parks
Looking for a new recreational area? The Keystone Active Zones (KAZ)Web site is now featuring some of the larger parks in Delaware County. Please use the links below to see the Delaware County parks listing.
Keystone Active Zones main page
Delaware County main page
Delaware County parks grid
Woodlawn Trustees Walking Trail
Woodlawn Trustees of Delaware has been involved in the growth of the Wilmington park system and the preservation of open space in the Brandywine Valley since the late 1800’s. Woodlawn is a nonprofit (but tax-paying) real estate business managed by a board of directors with earnings channeled back into the company. It was established in 1901 by William Bancroft, a partner in his father’s cotton mills, Joseph Bancroft & Sons Company. William Bancroft was made a partner in his father’s cotton mills at the age of 30. Through the successful operation of these mills he acquired the means to give of his time, money, and energy to housing, orderly development, and parks.
Woodlawn Trustees of Delaware has significant holdings in Delaware and the Brandywine Valley. What you may not be aware of is that some of their public trails cross into Concord Township. Concord Township residents are invited to walk, bike, and ride horseback on designated trails and grassy strips along the road frontage of this immediate area between 8:00 a.m. and dusk. There is a designated parking site on Beaver Valley Road, not far from the Delaware/Pennsylvania state line. Posted rules must be obeyed.
Check it out:
Trail Map
Trail Regulations