Lansdowne Park and Rec Brochure 2009
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Transcript of Lansdowne Park and Rec Brochure 2009
The Twentieth Century Club84 S. Lansdowne Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050
The Twentieth Century Club, located at 84 South Lansdowne Avenue, is home to the Recreation Director as well as hosts many of the recreation programs offered in Lansdowne including marbles, piano, art, tot-lot, tai chi and yoga. The Twenti-eth Century Club is also available for community rental and offers a beautiful location for a wedding or party.
Lansdowne Linkshttp://twentiethcenturyclub.com
http://www.lansdowneborough.com
Jeri Staiber - Recreation Director
Park and Recreation BoardBob Bartmann
Donald Verlenden Dawn Haussler
Jack KellyBarry MaloneMichael Mills
Fred Mirarchi Jr. Khalil Shearlds
Sherry SpinnrakerJoe Urban - Council Representative
Park Information• The Parks close at dusk. • Permits are required for the use of the
fields and tennis courts for teams. • Group use of the parks requires a permit
from the Recreation Department. Park and Recreation
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Belmont Park -Belmont & Plumstead Aves. - 3.9 acres. Acquisition of lots began in 1951 and was completed by 1980. This park features a junior size basketball court, playground equipment, swings, picnic area, and an open area suitable for play surrounded by many large shaded trees.
Hays Park -Nyack & Sayers Aves. -1.2 acres. This land was donated by the Hayes family in the late 1940s. This park features a full size basketball court, swings, play apparatus, picnic area and large shade trees.
Hoffman Park -Scottdale Rd. -8 acres. Dedicated in July 1971. The land was donated by Jacob Hoffman. Facilities were completed by the citizens of Lansdowne and the Department of Community Affairs Commonwealth of PA. Hoffman park is the main athletic facility for local sporting events such as soccer, softball, baseball, basketball and tennis. Location of our annual autumn town event, Park Day.
Interboro Park - Btw. Bartram & Fairview Aves. -3 acres. The land was transferred to the borough on July 13, 1980. The park features a full size basketball court, open space suitable for soccer and touch football, a grass volleyball court, and a nature trail through the wooded section of the park.
Marlyn Park -Willowbrook & Marlyn Aves. - 3 acres. A perfect park to enjoy nature through the rushing waters of Falls Run. This scenic park is completely surrounded and includes a natural spring and meadow flowers.
Pennock Woods -Pennock Terrace - 6.5 acres. Delaware county open space comple-mented by the Lansdowne Bird Sanctuary. This area is especially beautiful in the fall when the maple trees turn a brilliant shade of red.
Reservoir Park - Greenwood & Ardmore Aves. - 1.4 acres. For years the site remained as a drained reservoir until the park was opened to the public in 2004. This park is completely fenced and features a bubbling stream running through it diagonally, a small wetland area and natural vegetation.
Shrigley Woods - Scottdale & Hilldale Rds. - 6.5 acres. This undeveloped county open space features steep wooded slopes divided by a small stream that supports a significant wetland and is home to wild flowers.
Sycamore Park - LaCrosse & Wycombe Aves. - 1 acre. Named for the historic syca-more tree located in the center of the park. The tree is estimated to be over 300 years old and is the symbol of the town. The land for the park was acquired through the hard work and dedication of the residents and civic groups in Lansdowne. The meditative setting provided by the historic tree is complemented by a rose garden, and shrubbery.
Lansdowne Park and recreation