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Parks and Recreation
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Check out the following new and exciting
programs we are offering this January:
Kinder Rock Climb (pre-school),
A Taste of Fencing (youth),
Middle Eastern Cooking I (adult)
& EUREKA…Calling all Inventors (youth)!
These are only a few of what we have to offer, as we really do
provide something for everyone! For more programs check out the
2009 Winter & Spring Program
Guide. Please do not hesitate to register; classes fill
quickly and early registration is much appreciated.
For
questions on all programs and events offered through the Parks &
Recreation Department please contact our Program Coordinator, Darren
Greco at 215-348-9915 ext.1032 or
dgreco@doylestownpa.org. As always, we thank you for your
continuing support of Doylestown Township Parks & Recreation!
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Doylestown Township
Howl-O-Ween 2008
Winners
Mini:
Original Costume – Bear
(Boiled Lobster)
Look a Like – Carla
(Crab w/mermaids)
Group – Dubi (Pumpkin
Farmer)
Small:
Original Costume –
Monty (Bumble Bee)
Look a Like – Rusty
(3-Headed Dog)
Group – Sandy –
(Princess)
Medium:
Original Costume – Isabell
(College Student)
Look a Like – Elvis and
Gracie (Frog & Princess)
Group – Winnie
(Pumpkin)
Large:
Original Costume – Smarty
(Cat in the Hat) Look a Like – Sheila (Dalmations
w/Cruella)
Group – Hoover
(Cowboy & Indian) &
Cody (Army Strong Dog)
Best in Show:
Hoover
Cowboy & Indian
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Father's Day Kid's Fishing Derby |
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-Thank You
to all of our finest fisherman
& fisherwomen who came out on Father’s Day to make our 4th
annual Fishing Derby a truly memorable event. Check out some of the
photographs from that day.
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click here for a list of the winners for largest fish
caught, broken down by age groups.-
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Special Thanks
to the following organizations/sponsors who make this event
possible: Bucks County Parks & Recreation, Doylestown Township Parks
& Recreation, Warminster Township Parks & Recreation, Warwick
Township Parks & Recreation, Bucks County Conservation District, The
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, Trout Unlimited, North Branch
Watershed Association and Ruane & Sons Fish ‘N’ Tales.-
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Annual Golf
Outing |
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Touch a
Truck 2008 |
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Thank you
to all
those who helped make the first annual Touch-A-Truck event a great
success. Even with a chill in the air. the event was enjoyed by an
estimated 700 plus participants and the smiles “priceless”.
Special
thanks to our exhibitors:
Doylestown
Fire Company #1, Red Carpet Limo, Nickett’s Landscaping, Edison
Quarries, Inc., Eagle Power and Equipment, Norbill Disposal Service,
Allied Waste, Delaware Valley Concrete Co., Inc, Thompson Toyota,
Jesslemel Foods, Inc., Doylestown Township (Police Dept., Parks
Dept., Water Dept., Road Dept.),
We hope to see you all (and more) again next year.
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Phillies Home
Run Derby 2008 |
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Thank You
to the Philadelphia Phillies, Doylestown Athletic Association,
Event Organizer Kasey Revere, the Boy Scouts of America Troop 6
and student volunteers from Holicong Middle School & Central
Bucks High School East…all were key players in the planning and
implementation of the event concession and raffle. All proceeds
of the concession stand and raffle go to the Jake R. Revere
Scholarship Fund.
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Click here
to view the winners! |
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2008 Phillies Home Run Derby -
Championship
A big high five to two
of our local children who participated in this year’s Phillies Home
Run Derby, held on the evening of May 22nd at Turk Park
here in Doylestown Township.
9 year old Colin Sheehan
of Buckingham not only made it past the Regionals but actually won
FIRST PLACE at the Championship, held on September 11th
at Citizen’s Bank Park!
Let’s not forget 12 year old
Caroline Schoenewald. Although Caroline did not win the
Championship she did make it past the Regionals and made it there,
which is certainly no easy undertaking!
We are very proud of both of
you here at Doylestown Township and the Doylestown
Athletic Association for participating in organized sports and
giving it your all. A job well done! |
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Mission Statement
The
mission of Doylestown Township Parks and Recreation Department is to;
provide excellence in the delivery of programs, events and services; provide
well-maintained, safe park areas and recreational facilities;
acquire, preserve and enhance the natural resources of the community. And,
to effectively and efficiently manage,
plan, promote, develop, and maintain parks and recreation programs and
facilities to enhance Doylestown Township, to meet the recreational needs of
the community and to enrich the lives of our
residents.
Focus points for achieving the mission:
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Providing diverse recreational and
community services for persons of all ages and abilities.
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Promoting excellence in customer
service and the delivery of high-quality programs, services and
maintenance.
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Managing and maintaining the
Township’s investment in parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities
and emphasizing user safety and accessibility, aesthetic quality, and
educational opportunities.
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Taking a systematic, balanced
approach to the planning, acquisition, development, and rehabilitation
of park areas and recreational facilities.
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Promoting
partnerships within the community that leverage resources to meet the
demands for recreational and community services.
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Utilizing the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan (a strong
collaborative public processes) to establish priorities and action plan.
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Recreation Bus Trips
Doylestown Township runs several bus trips a year. We invite you
to travel with is to a variety of different, fun and exciting
destinations throughout the year. Check back for more
information regarding our next trip. |
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Contact Information
Please feel free to correspond with the P&R
staff via email or telephone. We will respond to your comments, questions
and requests as quickly as possible. |
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Recreation Programs
Doylestown Township offers a number of
classes, workshops and program to its residents. The township also organizes
bus trips to various events in the area. For the most current information,
download the current
Program Guide.
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Recreation Program Registration
This registration form
is for recreation programs run by the Doylestown Township Parks and
Recreation Department. You can now download the form at home and either
deliver the form to the Doylestown Township building or mail the form in. |
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Kids Castle
The Castle is open to the general
public seven (7) days a week from sunrise to sunset.
Organizations/individuals wishing to bring a group of children to the
Castle MUST contact Doylestown Township Administration (215-348-9915) and
register for one of the group days (either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
between the hours of 10a.m. and 3p.m.). No more than 125 children (in one or
more groups) will be accepted on any given day. By establishing
designated group times, the Township can better manage the use and safety of
the playground without discouraging use by the general public. Please
read the
Kids' Castle Group Policy.
The Castle may be
closed from time to time due to inclement weather or maintenance, please contact the
township to confirm the Castle is open. Please adhere to our
safety and no trespassing policy. There is a fine attached to
those offenders. If you witness any vandalism or notice any broken
and/or damaged equipment, please contact the township at (215) 348-9915. |
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Township Facility Fees
Here you will find the current fee schedule for the use of parks and
park facilities within Doylestown Township. |
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Township Parks, Open Space and Facilities
A complete list of park facilities within
the Township, as well as information about the location, available
facilities, playing fields/courts and general information about each
park. |
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Youth Sports Organizations
(this page is under construction)
The Department of Parks and Recreation works cooperatively with these organizations to provide
facilities for practices, play, meetings and registration. |
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| FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) |
| A complete list of Township's park facilities with
information of the location, available facilities and playing
fields/courts, and general information for each park. |
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Discount
Theme Park Tickets
A listing of available tickets for purchase at Doylestown Township for
local events and attractions. Discount tickets are only sold in-person at
the Doylestown Township Building. Check or money orders accepted...sorry, no
credit cards or refunds. |
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