Delco Parks & Rec

Spring is in the air & we're looking forward to hosting outdoor events again soon! 🌳🌷🌎

Today is National Take a Walk in the Park Day! Take a moment to step outside, enjoy the fresh air, and explore the beauty of your favorite park(s). A simple walk can inspire, refresh, and reconnect you with nature. Where will your walk take you today?

Find out the latest updates about the Chester Creek Trail and take the survey here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a3803b…

Tomorrow is #InternationalDayOfForests!🌲 Pennsylvania’s 16.6 million acres of forestlands power our economy and our quality of life — they’re home to more than 100 tree species, support over 60,000 jobs, and generate $21.8 billion in direct economic impact.

We're ready!!!🌳🌷🪻

Grant applications are now being accepted for recreation and conservation projects in communities across Pennsylvania. The 2026 grant application round closes at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. Learn more → pa.gov/grants/

About half of Pennsylvania residents get drinking water directly from groundwater. In recognition of #GroundwaterAwarenessWeek, here’s a few tips to help protect our most valuable natural resource. 💧⬇️

There’s still time to apply for the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program! 🌱 Apply: pa.gov/aginnovation This first-in-the-nation program helps Pennsylvania farmers and ag businesses adopt new technology to improve efficiency, protect natural resources, and grow their operations. With $10 million available in the 2025–26 budget, the program continues to support innovation across the Commonwealth. The first round funded 88 projects statewide, helping farms implement new tools and practices. Applications are open through April 18, 2026.

It's National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Invasive species are the overachievers of the plant and animal world – they grow fast, spread quickly, and take over. Here’s how: ➡️  Rapid growth and early maturation ➡️  Lots of seeds = more chances to spread ➡️  No natural predators = they run wild with nothing to stop them Learn more about invasive species in PA: bit.ly/3Hjb5ou

Invasive plants = bad news for wildlife! 🚨 These aggressive invaders outgrow, outspread, and outcompete native plants, taking over habitats and disrupting the food chain. Here are five invasive plants to avoid (and help remove)! Learn more: pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/…

The Parks & Recreation Office is closed today, 2/23.

Don't forget! Grant applications are now being accepted for recreation and conservation projects in communities across Pennsylvania. The 2026 grant application round closes at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. Learn more: pa.gov/grants/

When winter days feel long and gray, here's a little hint of what's ahead!

PA dogs always take home the gold medal with a dog license! While your dog may not actually be shredding down the slopes of Italy, they’re still an Olympic winner in our hearts. Their biggest win isn’t a podium, it’s ensuring they have their 2026 dog license – allowing them to be brought home quickly if they get lost. Apply: bit.ly/PADogLicense #Olympics #LoveYourDogLicenseYourDog #PA4Paws

How would you like to enjoy this new park space? 👟🌻🧺🌳

If you’re outside in the snow, be sure to bundle up and come in frequently for breaks. 🧣 🔥

ICYMI: Live on @fox29philly, we saw Punxsutawney Phil, prognosticator or prognosticators, predict 6 more weeks of winter (weather). Keep the long underwear and the thermal socks handy. We're gonna need them for a while!

Nearly half of all litter in the U.S. ends up along waterways. 🌊 What’s dropped on land doesn’t stay there. It flows into rivers, lakes, and oceans, harming wildlife and local communities. Be part of the solution. Join the #GreatestAmericanCleanup: kab.org/greatest

Pennsylvania has over 14,000 miles of trails waiting for you! What's your go-to walking or hiking spot? #TakeAWalkOutdoorsDay

Attention dog walkers, gardeners, athletes, and neighbors - here's your chance to share your ideas for the new park on the former Little Flower property. 👟🧺🌳