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| Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
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| | Featured Project: Upper Dublin Township Repurposes Former Golf Course as Public Park
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On December 1, 2019, Twining Valley Park began its transformation from municipal golf course to a park—returning it to nature and the residents of Upper Dublin Township in Montgomery County. With a vision crafted from a 2016 feasibility study, the property has developed into a passive park with active amenities.
Phase one work, completed this year, included:
- Naturalization of approximately 75 percent of the 105-acre property
- Creation of a 5.5-mile multi-user trail network
- A 4.85-acre, 3-enclosure dog park
- 52-car macadam parking lot
- 200-car stone parking area
Throughout the project, “the township has prided itself on extensive public outreach through mailed and online surveying, public meetings with post-meeting feedback opportunities, and a strong online presence,” said Derek Dureka, Director of Parks and Recreation for Upper Dublin Township. “This consistent communication has resulted in continued support for this multi-phase project.”
Future work on the site will include a bike playground, pickleball courts, tree planting, and more. For construction updates, visit the township’s Twining Valley Park Development page.
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| | Featured Project: Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League Introduces Kids to Mountain Biking
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A project of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, PICL helps kids build fitness, skills, and character through mountain biking.
Individual riders are placed on teams led by experienced and trained coaches who create practice rides to meet the needs and abilities of all riders.
PICL also hosts cycling events and competitions, coordinates a Teen Trail Corps stewardship program to maintain trails, and offers bicycle lending and purchase assistance programs.
In 2024, PICL engaged 1,339 student athletes and 811 volunteer coaches across 78 riding teams.
The PICL mountain biking season kicks off in July, with races running from September to November.
Interested in learning how students can get involved or how to bring this activity to your community? Contact PICL to get started. The organization is looking to develop new places to ride, add school districts to their networks, and train more volunteer coaches.
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| | Funding Opportunity: Chesapeake WILD Grants Accepting Proposals
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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is accepting proposals for the 2025 Chesapeake WILD Grants Program.
The program funds projects that conserve, protect, and restore vital fish and wildlife habitat of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams.
Proposals are due no later than noon on Tuesday, May 13.
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| | Pennsylvania Route 6 Advances to Final Four of Scenic America Byways Madness Contest
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The Pennsylvania Route 6 Heritage Corridor, one of Pennsylvania’s 12 designated Heritage Areas, has advanced to the final four of the Scenic America Byways Madness 2025 contest.
The contest is a national bracket-style competition that highlights America’s most beloved scenic byways.
The champion will be announced April 10.
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| | Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society to Host Urban Exchange
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The Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) and Haverford Township Parks and Recreation are hosting an Urban Exchange for professionals, agencies, community groups, volunteers, and local champions interested in parks, open spaces, and the outdoors.
This in-person event will focus on issues and opportunities for serving the recreation, outdoor, and activity needs of urban and suburban communities.
State and local experts will facilitate interactive sessions to help your community welcome the influx of people attending events in the greater Philadelphia area in 2026.
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| | WeConservePA Seeks Host for 2027 Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit
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This biennial conference brings together professionals, volunteers, and trail enthusiasts for three days of mobile workshops, education sessions, and networking.
A key element in the selection of the summit host will be the proven ability to enrich the summit with local assets and to garner enthusiastic support from local organizations, stakeholders, and trail users.
The deadline for submission is Friday, June 13.
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