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1. I am interested in a recreation program. Where can I get more information on program availability registration dates, schedules, age restrictions, fees and the time and location of the program?
2. Who do I call to reserve a pavilion/area in a park or to gain use of a facility?
3. I am interested in working for the Department of Recreation and Parks. How can I find out about employment opportunities?
4. How can I find information on the Township's parks?
5. Are there any internship or community service opportunities available within the Department?
6. Can only Township of Spring residents join recreation programs or utilize facilities in the parks?
7. How do I enroll in a program?
8. How do I start a program?
9. Who do I contact to report a maintenance problem at a park, playground or local open space in the Township?
10. Who should I contact to have a sign posted or policy changed at a local park?
11. My community or I would like to make an improvement at a local park site. How can I/we find out how to do so?
12. What services are available to meet the specific needs of individuals with disabilities?
13. What are the Township park rules and regulations for the parks?
14. Are there any swimming pools in the Township?
15. What parks allow dogs?
16. Is alcohol permitted in the parks?
17. If I have any questions about parks and recreation in the Township who or how do I contact the Department?

Information on programs is available on our web site or you may call the Department’s office at 610-678-5399

Call 610-678-5399

Information on any employment opportunities within the Department is always advertised in the Reading Eagle. Employment opportunities may also be found on the web site and the Department’s Recreation Program Brochure distributed to all Wilson School District residents January, May, and September.

Information on the Township’s parks may be found on the web site, the Department’s Program Brochure distributed to all Wilson School District residents January, May and September and by calling the Department at 610-678-5399.

Presently there are no paid internships; however, the Department will work with a student or educational institution to establish an internship program. The Department does offer community service opportunities usually from May through October of each year.

Our programs and facilities are available to the general public; however, non-resident fees may apply to some programs and facilities.

For your convenience you may register in the Department’s office, by phone, by mail or on-line.  We accept cash, checks or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express).

If you have a special interest, hobby, or want to share your knowledge on a subject and feel comfortable with presenting the subject matter to other individuals, you may contact the Department at 610-678-5399 and ask for Teri. She will assist you in developing the program and review the procedures that are required to make the program available to the public.

Call the Department immediately at 610-678-5399.

You may call the Department at 610-678-5399 or e-mail your concern or request. The staff, the Parks and Recreation Board, and/or the Board of Supervisors will review and address your concern or request.

You or an organization may submit the project in writing to the Department, describing the purpose for the improvement and the outcome of the project. The project will then be presented to the Parks and Recreation Board for their review. The Board will determine if the project requires any modification(s) and if it is an acceptable project.

The Department will make all reasonable modifications or alterations to a program for individuals with disabilities.

Ordinance 163 describes all rules and regulations governing the Township’s park system and is available at the Department’s office upon request or on the web site. There are specific facility use policies for athletic facilities and pavilions. These use policies are also available at the Department’s office upon request or on the web site.

Yes, there are three swimming pools in the Township. Lincoln Park Swimming Pool, located off of Dorchester Avenue., and Wilshire Swimming Pool, located off of St. Albans Drive, are membership pools and are owned and operated by their respective association. The third pool is an indoor pool owned and operated by the Wilson School District. This pool is located in the Wilson Central Junior High School. Public swims are scheduled and interested individuals should contact the School District for the schedule.

Dogs are not permitted in any of the parks other than dogs which assist the physically challenged, such as a seeing eye dog. That includes leashed dogs. In fact, no animals are permitted in the parks. Violations may include a maximum fine of $300.00 plus prosecution costs, and in default of the payment of a fine and costs, a maximum jail term of 5 days. The Department is in the process of planning a dog park on newly acquired parkland in the south central portion of the Township.

No; however, an individual may file an application for a variance permit for a picnic or special event. The individual filing the permit must be 21 years of age. The individual securing the variance permit will be held accountable for the guests or patrons of the event where alcohol will be served. The cost of a variance permit is $30.00 per event per day. Individuals may secure an application for a variance permit at the Department’s office.

You may call the Department at 610-678-5399 or e-mail us.