Parks & Recreation

2023 Gingerbread House Contest

Get your creativity flowing and get decorating! The Gingerbread House contest is here!

Rules:

• Individual or a team/family

• All can enter! You do not have to be a Douglass Township Resident/Business Owner to enter

• Everything on your house must be edible

• It must be built by the individual or group that presents it

How to Enter:

• Drop your house off at the Douglass Township Building Monday - Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm

• Email photos of your house to dougberks@comcast.net

Emails must include: Name, age, address, phone number, name of your gingerbread house and at least 3 photos of your house (be sure to include a picture of the house with those who worked on it.)

ALL ENTERIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 6:00PM ON DECEMBER 19TH.

Prizes will be Awarded to Each Category:

Best by a Township Resident

The "Greater Pottstown Trails Study" Finalized April 2018

Greater Pottstown Trails Study

Park and Recreation Committee

Richard Zuber

Pete Dannecker

Sally Stetler

Lisa Williams

Rebecca Misiura

Lawrance Martin

Laura Wybranski

Our Mission Statement

To enhance the quality and effectiveness of Township recreation resources, to encourage the use and enjoyment of Township recreation facilities by its residents and to stimulate cooperative planning for their improvements. The Park and Recreation Board consists of five residents who serve as volunteers appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Park and Recreation Board makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors with regard to planning and structuring of the township parks. They are also responsible for planning and conducting the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Community Day. The Park and Recreation Board meets the first Tuesday of the month.

PARK RENTALS

The pavilions at Ironstone Park and at the Township Building are available for rent. Reservations for the coming season are not accepted until February 1st of each year.

Check out the links below for more information on the parks.

Resident:

$65.00

Non-Resident:

$85.00

HUNTING

Hunting in Goose Run Park and the Township owned land is permitted by Township residents who obtain a license at the Township Office.

Goose Run Park consists of approximately 82 acres, which can be accessed from Goose Run Road or Levengood Road. Hunting is also permitted at 900 Douglass Drive, Lots #1 and #2 (approximately 73 acres) on the property owned by the Township.

Hunting is open to Township residents only, however each licensed resident may bring a non resident guest, who must also be registered with the Township. Maps are available at the Township Office.

Rifles are not permitted.

You must provide a copy of your PA State Hunting License as well as drivers license. You will be required to sign a form agreeing to abide by the State Laws as well as Douglass Township Rules.

THE HIKING TRAIL WILL REMAIN OPEN, SO PLEASE BE VERY CAUTIOUS OF HIKERS

Permits will be issued after September 1st.

Parks & Recreation Ordinance

Ordinance 2022-01 Parks

EASTER EGG HUNT

Each year, the week before Easter, the Township hosts an Egg Hunt for township children. This year we have expanded it to allow children from outside the township join in the festivities. Pre-registration is required so we know how many to expect. There is a scramble for all age groups from toddlers to fifth graders. The Easter Bunny is available for picture so bring your cameras! This year's Easter event will be held on Saturday April 1st at 10:00 AM.

Egg Hunt Pictures 2015