Wissahickon Park Plan Reviewed

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April 7, 2022

Wissahickon Park Plan And Timeline Reviewed

At the Board of Supervisors’ work session meeting this week, Township consultant Peter Simone, from Simone Collins Landscape Architecture, offered an update on the plans and timeline for Wissahickon Park.

The presentation, which can be found here, highlighted the park layout, playgrounds, playing courts, a splash pad, bocce courts, pavilion/restroom facilities, and other amenities.

The construction budget is approximately $2.9 million, which includes two major grants totaling over $2 million. Township consultants and staff are working with outside agencies to secure the necessary permits and are hopeful that construction will begin in 2023.

WRA Baseball & Softball Begin Saturday

Saturday morning marks the annual start of WRA’s softball and baseball seasons.

Players and their parents will take part in an opening day parade from Centre Square Fire Company to Wentz Run Park. This parade will result in a brief closure of Skippack Pike (from DeKalb Pike to Cathcart Road) from approximately 8:50 am to 9:30 am.

A portion of Wentz Road will also close from Skippack Pike to the Township Building’s main entrance. Please note, the shopping centers at the intersection of DeKalb and Skippack Pikes can be accessed from the DeKalb Pike entrances.

Play ball! Best wishes to the players this season.

Leaf Collection Scheduled For Next Week

Leaf collection is scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12 and April 13.

Residents living south of Skippack Pike will have their leaf and yard waste collected on Tuesday and those living north of Skippack Pike will have their collection on Wednesday.

Please click here for a map of the two collection areas

If your pickup is missed, you must call the Township the day of collection at 610-277-2400. This program is not available to private communities.

Register for the Earth Day 5k Race and Fun Walk at Prophecy Creek Park by this Sunday, April 10 to be guaranteed your size in the race T-shirt and save on registration.

The Whitpain Township Parks and Recreation Department, the Whitpain Police Association and Blue Bell Physical Therapy are sponsoring the April 30 race.

Race proceeds benefit Whitpain’s open space preservation initiatives, Police Association charities, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Leashed dogs are welcome for the fun walk.

The Ways Restaurant and Brewery will have refreshing beers on tap after the race.

Click here for more information.

Shine For Firefighters On May 4

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation invites you to celebrate firefighters worldwide on May 4 by lighting your home or organization in red. This will help show your gratitude for firefighters who protect our communities.

Historical Society Holding Open House On April 24

The Wissahickon Valley Historical Society is holding an Open House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on April 24 at the “1895 Public School” at 799 West Skippack Pike in Blue Bell. Vaccinations are required and, in keeping with Montgomery County’s guidelines, masks are optional but preferred.

Visitors will find three floors of exhibits dedicated to the history of Ambler Borough and Whitpain and Lower Gwynedd Townships. The museum’s second floor is set up as an early 20^th-century classroom. In addition, a special exhibit will feature treasures from the collection not usually on display.

For questions, please contact the historical society: info@WValleyHS.org or 215-646-6541.

Township Meeting Schedule

Township meetings are held in hybrid mode and can be attended in-person or via Zoom. Please go to the Agenda Center for details of each meeting.

Click for the Meeting Calendar

Click here for the Agenda Center

April 12: Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m.

April 19: Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m.

April 25: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m.

April 28: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m.