The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded Montgomery Township a grant in the amount of $250,000 for improvements to Whistlestop Park, located at 90 County Line Road.
“Since day one, Governor Wolf and his administration have recognized that investing in conservation and nature makes economic sense for Pennsylvania. I am proud to have played a role in ensuring that this year’s DCNR CCPP awardees include so many worthy projects from in and around the 12th District,” said state Sen. Maria Collett.
Work to be done includes renovation of pedestrian walkways and softball field; construction of internal loop trail, pickleball courts, and stormwater management measures; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements.
“I am happy our efforts have paid off,” state Rep. Steve Malagari said. “Along with myself, many people have been writing letters and advocating to ensure this public space gets the renovations it needs. This project will have an immeasurable impact on the health and recreational wellbeing of our local residents.”
Whistlestop Park, which is geographically located in Hatfield Township, is owned and operated by the Montgomery Township Department of Parks and Recreation. A similar situation exists with Whites Road Park in Lansdale, which is actually located in Upper Gwynedd Township.
Additional area grant recipients include:
DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation builds connections between citizens and the outdoors by providing funding and technical assistance support for local recreation and park improvement projects through its Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants.
Grants awarded totaled nearly $90 million, the highest amount in the program’s almost 30-year history.
Updates about the Whistlestop Park improvements will be shared on Montgomery Township’s social media channels and website at MontgomeryTwp.org as they become available.
