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Shiloh Hills Ribbon Cutting |
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| The highlight of the Department’s year has been the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Phase I of Shiloh Hills Park. Twelve years after the first parcel of land was acquired for the park, Township and School District officials gathered with approximately 90 residents on a very hot and humid June evening to celebrate the completion of the first phase of Shiloh Hills Park. After the ceremony, Department staff led guests on a guided hike through part of the trail system. In addition to the approximately 3 miles of trails, Phase I includes the Environmental Education Center, a restroom facility, a multi-purpose field, parking areas and the infrastructure necessary to support these facilities (electric, water, sewer, etc.). The development of Phase I was partially funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and a donation from the Wilson Junior Soccer Club. A map of Phase I is available at the Parks and Recreation Department Monday through Friday. | |||
Pictured left to right:
Dr. Rudy Ruth, Wilson School
District
Superintendent;
Township
Supervisors
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History of
Shiloh Hills Park |
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| 1997 | Comprehensive Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan identifies need for recreational facility in southern area of the Township; Township applies for and is awarded a $100,000.00 acquisition grant from Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
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| 1998 | Township purchases 40 acres to the west of Wilson School District property | ||
| 1999 | Township begins Master Site Planning process for Shiloh Hills Park | ||
| 2001 | Township applies for and is awarded a $200,000.00 acquisition grant from Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; Township purchases additional 91 acres to the south and west of the current park |
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| 2003 |
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Township adopts Shiloh Hills Park Master Township applies for and is awarded a $200,000.00 development grant; Township |
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| 2004 | Wilson School District signs 25 year lease for 5 acre parcel where Environmental Education Pavilion is located |
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| 2007 | Township receives final approval for all construction permits | ||
| 2008 |
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Township advertises for bids and awards Township of Spring & Wilson School |
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| 2010 | Township of Spring & Wilson School District hosts grand opening of Shiloh Hills Park - Phase I |
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2850 Windmill Road Sinking Spring, PA 19608 Phone: 610-678-5399 Fax: 610-678-4571 email: parksandrec@springtwpberks.org Office Hours Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm Closed Holidays |
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2850 Windmill Road · Sinking Spring, PA 19608-1668
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2009 Township of Spring |