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Recreation Board
Frystown Park Beautification Day
On June 5th, the Recreation Board Members and a few members of the community held a work day at the Frystown Playground.
While waiting for mulch delivery, the workers picked up sticks and rocks in the playground and basketball court areas. Dale Stump hauled 16 cubic yards of certified playground mulch for the playground equipment area. Board members (Don Almond, Sherri Glass, Darlene Orendo, Mark Shirk, Rod Keeney, Dale Stump); along with Mrs. Denise Almond, Mrs. Jayne Seifrit, Jim Glass, Mr. Newswanger and 2 young helpers spread the mulch using wheelbarrows and rakes. It was a huge task but everyone worked so well together it went smoothly. A bike rack was assembled. Rodney Keeney pressure-washed all the benches and the floor of the pavilion. He also pressure washed the 2 dugouts in the ball field.
The Board hopes everyone will enjoy using the playground areas. The pavilion can be reserved by calling the Township Building at 717 933-8813.
Donald Almond – Chairman
Mark Shirk – Vice-chairman
Sherri Glass – Secretary
Darlene Orendo – Asst Secretary
Rodney Keeney – Alternate
Dale Stump – Alternate
The Recreation Board is an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission in matters regarding development of all recreational areas within the Township. The Recreational Board reviews all applications for subdivision and land development and gives their recommendations to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors regarding open space issues and recreational areas.
The goal of this committee is to preserve as much open space as possible, in order to provide appealing parks and recreational areas for the residents of the community. The Recreation Board is a five-member Board appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Members of this committee serve staggered five (5) year terms.
As most of you know, Bethel Township formed a Recreation Board several years ago to acquire and develop land for recreational use. The income the Board receives is a fee from land development within the Township, both residential and commercial.
Recreation Board Information Pamphlet – click here
The Township has acquired the Frystown playground with baseball field and pavilion. For organized usage of the recreational facilities (baseball field, pavilion, etc.), please find the application and agreement (below) that must be filled out (if there is no certificate of insurance, the hold harmless agreement applies) and submitted to the Township two (2) weeks prior to the start date of use.
Please help to keep this playground a safe and enjoyable environment for years to come, report any vandalism to the Police or Township office. Thank you!!
Resolution 2021-19 Park/Ball Field Usage
Check calendar on home page for meeting dates.
Bethel Township Recreational Board has scheduled their Public Meetings for 7:00 p.m.
January 21, 2021 – Meeting Minutes
February 18, 2021 – no meeting due to weather
March 18, 2021 – Meeing Minutes
April 15, 2021 – Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2020 – Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2020 – Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2020 – Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2020 – Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2020 – Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2020 – Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2020 – No Meeting
December 20, 2020 – Meeting Minutes
