Douglass Township
Douglass Park
The Township has completed renovations to the main entrance to Douglass Park, including the addition of a sidewalk from E. Philadelphia Ave. to the park; conversion of its existing parking lot to a green parking lot, new ADA accessible parking spaces, LED lighting and plantings. The basketball courts were resurfaced and a new pavilion was added. ADA access was added to an additional pavilion and play area. New play equipment was installed in 2023.
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![Resurfaced Basketball Courts in Douglass Park](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17a69d_7fc7c222675545c18fc3043a71b73ce9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_206,h_155,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/thumbnail_edited.jpg)
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Tree Health
The Township recently completed the evaluation of its trees within Douglass Park for health and safety concerns. Mitigation measures will take place over the next 5 years.
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Pavilion Upgrade
Pavilions in Douglass Park have been upgraded and include ADA access.
Smith Road Park
The Township recently added a new pavilion and bike rack to the park. Diseased or dead ash trees were taken down in the park to improve safety and the parking area was resurfaced.
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With 2023 funding from DCED's Local Share Account program, the Township purchase new equipment that will be used to maintain the Township's parks and open spaces.
New Maintenance Equipment
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