The DCNR recreation and conservation grant program is funded with a variety of state and federal funding sources including, the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund (Key 93) which includes Key – Community and Key - Land Trust; the Environmental Stewardship Fund (ESF); the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF); Pennsylvania Recreational Trails fund (PRT – Federal source); Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program (HA) and; the Snowmobile/ATV Fund (S/ATV).
Adams
East Berlin Borough, $40,000, Further development of Community Park, East Berlin Borough, Adams County. Work to include construction of pedestrian walkway and basketball court; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Phillip Keener, (717) 225-4711 ext. 2350, Key - Community
Gettysburg Foundation, $175,500, Development of the Spangler Trail in Cumberland Township, Adams County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.34 miles of trail from the Gettysburg Museum
and Visitor Center to the George Spangler Farm Civil War Hospital Site, two trailheads and a pedestrian bridge; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Christian Gallon,
(717) 339-2150, PRT
The Conservation Fund, $837,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 484 acres in Hamiltonban Township, Adams County for an addition to the Michaux State Forest and protection of wildlife habitat.
Kyle Shenk, (717) 230-8166, Key - Land Trust
Allegheny
Allegheny County, $500,000, Rehabilitation of South Park Ice Rink, Pittsburgh City, Allegheny County. Work to include renovation of ice skating rink; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Andrew Baechle, (412) 350-2460, Key - Community
Allegheny Land Trust, $400,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 168 acres along the Big Sewickley Creek in Bell Acres Borough, Allegheny County for open space protection and to enhance public recreation opportunities. Roy Kraynyk, (412) 741-2750 ext. 203, Key - Land Trust
Allegheny Land Trust, $100,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 35 acres along Beadnell Drive in Bell Acres Borough, Allegheny County for open space protection. Roy Kraynyk, (412) 741-2750
ext. 203, Key - Land Trust
Baldwin Borough, $200,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Elm Leaf Park, Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County. Work to include renovation of access drive, parking area, basketball courts, deck hockey rink, tennis courts and comfort station/concession stand; construction of pedestrian walkway; installation of exercise equipment and play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Molly Brennan, (412) 882-9600 ext. 228, Key - Community
Bellevue Borough, $115,000, Rehabilitation of Bayne Park, Bellevue Borough, Allegheny County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Ronald Borczyk, (412) 766-6164 ext. 301, Key - Community
Braddock Borough, $200,000, Development of Braddock Civic Plaza, Braddock Borough, Allegheny County. Work to include construction of civic plaza; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Patrick Shattuck, (412) 464-4000 ext. 4013, Key - Community
Carnegie Borough, $200,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 34 acre Carnegie Park, Carnegie Borough, Allegheny County. Work to include a written, bound report. Robert L. Horvat Jr. (412) 494-0510 ext. 149, Key - Community
Glenfield Borough, $39,500, Rehabilitation of Riverside Park, Glenfield Borough, Allegheny County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and lighting; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Amy Markel, (412) 512-3797, Key - Community
Marshall Township, $165,000, Development of Altmyer Park, Marshall Township, Allegheny County. Work to include construction of nature play area, access drive, parking area and comfort station; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Heather Cuyler, (724) 935-3090 ext. 114,
Key - Community
Millvale Borough, $40,000, Further Development of Millvale Riverfront Park, Millvale Borough, Allegheny County. Work to include construction of nature play area; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Eddie Figas, (412) 821-2777 ext. 3136, Key - Community
Montour Trail Council, $400,000, Development of the Montour Trail in South Park Township, Allegheny County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.7 miles of trail from Pleasant Street to Wood
Street; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. David C. Oyler,
(412) 831-9288, PRT
Pine Township, $150,000, Further Development of Pine Community Park, Pine Township, Allegheny County. Work to include construction of comfort station; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Joni Patsko, (724) 625-1636 ext. 116, Key - Community
Pittsburgh City, $175,000, Rehabilitation of Paulson Park, Pittsburgh City, Allegheny County. Work to include renovation of basketball court; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jamie Beechey, (412) 255-2372,
Key - Community
Pittsburgh City, $40,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 57 acre South Side Park, Pittsburgh City, Allegheny County. Work to include a written, bound report. Joshua Lippert,
(412) 255-2516, Key - Community
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, $45,000, Coordinate and fund pilot park prescription programs in public schools; develop and manage local advisory committees; prepare and administer a promotional toolkit;
and evaluate program results. Work to include a written, bound report. Heather Sage, (412) 682-7275 ext. 222, ESF
Sharpsburg Borough, $38,000, Rehabilitation and further development of the Sharps Landing public boat launch, Sharpsburg Borough, Allegheny County. Work to include access road rehabilitation; expansion of current boat docks; installation of utilities; ADA access, landscaping project sign and other related site improvements. William Rossey, (412) 781-0546 ext. 100, Key - Community
Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, $250,000, Development of Larimer/East Liberty Park, Pittsburgh City, Allegheny County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Emily Mitchell,
(412) 255-6695, LWCF
Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland
Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, $88,000, Prepare a natural heritage data update for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission region including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. Work to include a written Bound report. Ryan Gordon, (412) 391-9160, Key - Community
Armstrong
Freeport Borough, $10,000, The (SC) Pilot Program- Planning Initiative will implement a structured community planning effort that will lead to the rehabilitation of the approximately 9 acre James E. Swartz Park in Freeport Borough, Armstrong County. Work to include: Preparation of the site rehabilitation and further development and construction drawings, construction budget and bid packet. Thomas J. Swisher,
(724) 548-3223, Key - Community
Beaver
Potter Township, $40,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 89 acre Tank Farm/Rocky Bottom Park, Potter Township, Beaver County. Work to include a written, bound report.
Mark Patrick, (412) 469-9331, Key - Community
Bedford
Breezewood Proving Grounds, Inc. $128,000, Purchase of equipment to maintain and construct motocross track and trails at the Breezewood Proving Grounds in Monroe Township, Bedford County. Dan C. Harris, (814) 784-9993, PRT
Berks
Albany Township, $10,000, The (SC) Pilot Program- Planning Initiative will implement a structured community planning effort that will lead to the development of approximately 10 acres of Albany Township Park in Albany Township, Berks County. Work to include: Preparation of the site development and construction drawings, construction budget and bid packet. Chris Schucker, (610) 756-3067, Key - Community
Natural Lands Trust, Inc. $52,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 7.21 acres located in Union Township, Berks County for an addition to the French Creek State Park providing wildlife habitat, watershed protection and recreation opportunities. Jack Stefferud, (610) 353-5587, Key - Land Trust
Natural Lands Trust, Inc. $133,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 25 acres along Ridgeway Road in Robeson Township, Berks County for an addition to the William Penn State Forest providing recreation opportunities and interior forest protection. Jack Stefferud, (610) 353-5587, Key - Land Trust
Natural Lands Trust, Inc. $47,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 23.7 acres along Route 724 in Robeson and Cumru townships, Berks County for an addition to the William Penn State Forest and connection to the Schuylkill River Trail. Jack Stefferud, (610) 353-5587, Key - Land Trust
Natural Lands Trust, Inc. $160,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 45 acres located in Heidelberg and South Heidelberg townships, Berks County for an addition to the William Penn State Forest protecting natural resources and enhancing recreation opportunities. Jack Stefferud, (610) 353-5587,
Key - Land Trust
Berks and Montgomery
Boyertown Borough, $35,000, Prepare a trail study for the development of approximately 6 miles of the Secret Valley Trail in Boyertown Borough and Douglas Township, Berks County and Upper Pottsgrove Township and Pottstown Borough in Montgomery County. Work to include a written, bound report. Patricia Loder,
(610) 369-3028, Key - Community
Blair
Antis Township, $22,500, Prepare a trail study for the development of approximately 5.8 miles of the Logan Valley Streetcar Trail in Antis Township and Bellwood Borough, Blair County. Work to include a written, bound report. Lucas Martsolf, (814) 742-7361, Key - Community
Bradford
Athens Township, $121,000, Further development of Roundtop Park, Athens Township, Bradford County. Work to include construction of pavilion, comfort station and pedestrian walkway; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Richard Bean, (570) 888-2325, Key - Community
Towanda Borough, $10,100, Prepare a trail study for the development of approximately 8 miles of the Central Bradford County Trail Network in Monroe, Towanda and Wysox townships and Monroe and Towanda boroughs in Bradford County. Work to include a written, bound report. Kyle Lane, (570) 265-2696,
Key - Community
Wysox Township, $10,000, The (SC) Pilot Program- Planning Initiative will implement a structured community planning effort that will lead to the rehabilitation and further development of the approximately 5 acre Wysox Township Park in Wysox Township, Bradford County. Work to include: Preparation of the site development and construction drawings, construction budget and bid packet. Jon Kulick, (570) 265-9200,
Key - Community
Bucks
Bensalem Township, $38,500, Design for the development of approximately 0.6 miles of the Bensalem Greenway from Herringbone Lane to Camer Drive in Bensalem Township, Bucks County. Work to include drawings, specifications and related documents. Tony Spagnoli, (267) 479-6103, Key - Community
Doylestown Township, $200,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Kids Castle in Central Park, Doylestown Township, Bucks County. Work to include construction of a pedestrian walkway; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Stephanie Mason, (215) 348-9915 ext. 1033, Key - Community
Heritage Conservancy, $322,000, Payment toward the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 81.9 acres along Swamp Road in Buckingham and Wrightstown townships, Bucks County for riparian forest and headwater protection of Neshaminy Creek. Kristine Kern, (215) 345-7020 ext. 101,
Key - Land Trust
Lower Makefield Township, $75,000, Development of Lower Makefield Township Dog Park, Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County. Work to include construction of a dog park and parking area; installation of fencing, gates and utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Terry S. Fedorchak, (267) 274-1179, Key - Community
Northampton Township, $220,000, Rehabilitation of Civic Center Recreation Complex, Northampton Township, Bucks County. Work to include renovation of access road and parking area; construction of pedestrian walkway, basketball court and stormwater management measures; installation of utilities and lighting; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Nancy Opalka,
(215) 357-6800 ext. 209, Key - Community
Perkasie Borough, $50,000, Prepare a trail study for the development of 8 miles of the Liberty Bell Trail in Perkasie, Quakertown, and Sellersville boroughs and East Rockhill, Richland, and West Rockhill townships, Bucks County. Work to include a written bound, report. Carolyn Hanel, (215) 257-5065 ext. 115,
Key - Community
Plumstead Township, $150,000, Development of Gardenville Fields Park, Plumstead Township, Bucks County. Work to include construction of baseball fields, soccer fields, multi-purpose field, pedestrian walkway and stormwater management measures; installation of fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Carolyn McCreary, (215) 766-8914, Key - Community
Warminster Township, $500,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Warminster Community Park, Warminster Township, Bucks County. Work to include construction of ballfields, soccer field, spray park, pavilion with comfort station, access drive, parking area, pedestrian walkway and stormwater management measures; installation of filtration and recirculation systems, utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Kathleen McDonough, (215) 443-5428, Key - Community
Warrington Township, $1,011,650, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 66.8 acres along Pickertown and Lower State Roads in Warrington Township, Bucks County for the protection of public open space and increased passive outdoor recreation opportunities. Roy Rieder, (215) 343-9350 ext. 104,
Key - Community and LWCF
Butler
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, $200,000, Further development of Succop Nature Park, Butler City, Butler County. Work to include construction of nature play area, boardwalk, nature trail and parking area; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jim Bonner, (412) 963-6100, ESF
Buffalo Township, $200,000, Development of Buffalo Township Community Park, Buffalo Township, Butler County. Work to include construction of natural play area, access drive, parking area, pavilion, pedestrian walkway and stormwater management measures; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jim Bonner, (412) 963-6100, Key - Community
Connoquenessing Borough, $40,000, Rehabilitation of Connoquenessing Park, Connoquenessing Borough, Butler County. Work to include construction of pedestrian walkway; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Gary Pinkerton, (724) 284-5383, Key - Community
Cranberry Township, $125,000, Rehabilitation of North Boundary Park, Cranberry Township, Butler County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Duane Mckee, (724) 776-4806, Key - Community
Evans City Borough, $300,000, Rehabilitation of Evan City Pool, Evans City Borough, Butler County. Work to include renovation of the pool including zero depth entry and bathhouse; installation of filtration and recirculation system; ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. Gary Pinkerton,
(724) 284-5383, Key - Community
Slippery Rock Borough, $40,000, Further development of Community Park, Slippery Rock Borough, Butler County. Work to include construction of pedestrian walkway; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Mary Messer, (724) 794-8181, Key - Community
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $195,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 39 acres along Miller Road in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County for an addition to the Wolf Creek Narrows Natural Area and protection of wildlife habitat. Jane Menchyk, (412) 586-2333, Key - Land Trust
Zelienople Borough, $200,000, Further development of Zelienople Community Park, Zelienople Borough, Butler County. Work to include construction of skate park; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Faith Levenger, (330) 212-2260, Key - Community
Cambria, Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland
Saltlick Township, $40,000, Prepare an economic impact study to determine the value of water and healthy watersheds to local economies within the Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape, including a resilience strategy to prioritize watershed protection and restoration efforts. Work to include a written, bound report. Megan Hess-Kalp, (724) 455-2866, Key - Community
Carbon
East Penn Township, $30,000, Further development of the East Penn boating facility at Riverview Park, East Penn Township, Carbon County. Work to include construction of comfort station; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. William G. Schwab, (570) 386-5735, Key - Community
Lehighton Borough, $200,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Baer Memorial Park, Lehighton Borough, Carbon County. Work to include construction of basketball courts, multi-purpose field, pedestrian walkway and parking area; installation of bleachers; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Brenda Koons, (610) 377-4002, Key - Community
Lehighton Borough, $40,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan and a Recreation Center Feasibility Study for the approximately 4 acre Grove Park, Lehighton Borough, Carbon County. Work to include a written, bound report. Brenda Koons, (610) 377-4002, Key - Community
Summit Hill Borough, $40,000, Further development of Ginder Field, Summit Hill Borough, Carbon County. Work to include construction of volleyball court, horseshoe and bocce courts, and pedestrian walkway; installation of lighting; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements.
Kira Steber, (570) 645-2305, Key - Community
Carbon, Lehigh, Luzerne and Northampton
Wildlands Conservancy, Inc. $19,000, Preparation and early implementation of an access and stewardship plan for the Lehigh River Water Trail in Carbon, Lehigh, Luzerne and Northampton counties. Work to include a written, bound report. Christopher Strohler, (610) 965-4397 ext. 119, Key - Land Trust
