The Parks & Recreation (P&R) Commission consists of seven residents, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Their mission is to plan and manage activities and events in Westtown Township parks for the benefit of Township residents and the surrounding community, and to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for improving the use and operation of Township parks and open spaces.  P&R meets at 7:00 PM at the Oakbourne Mansion on the third Tuesday of each month.  All Township meetings are open to the public.

If you would like to help plan and run programs and events at Oakbourne Park, then consider joining the Parks & Recreation Commission. Interested residents should submit their resume and brief letter of interest to administration@westtown.org. Applicants must be current in all municipal obligations.

Upcoming Events

Summer Kickoff Concert – June 12, 2024 (rain date June 13)

Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic dinner and enjoy the smooth sounds of the West Chester Swing Kings.  Concert begins at 6:30 PM, but come early and toss a frisbee or take a stroll on the newly paved loop trail.

This event is free and open to all!

Past Events

2023 PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

We received some great entries for the amateur photography contest! The winning photo of sunset at Crebilly Farm was taken by Mason Esterly (age 11).  Mason’s winning photo is on display in the meeting hall of the Township Building and will be featured in the winter issue of the Westtown Gazette.

Mason (2nd from right) is pictured below with his father Dan, sister Kaitlyn, friend Allie McNamee, and mom Kelly at Westtown Day, where he received a $250 gift card for his winning entry.  Mason intends to use the money towards the purchase of a new lens for his camera.

WESTTOWN DAY – Sunday, October 8, 2023

Our annual community gathering featured something for everyone – carnival games, petting zoo, historical re-enactors, emergency service vehicles, bounce castle, archaeological dig box for kids, self-guided tours of the Oakbourne Mansion, face painting, food trucks, live music by The Quixote Project, and local exhibitors and vendors.

Thank you to our sponsors: Univest Bank, Carroll Engineering, The Westtown School, WSFS Bank, Cedarville Engineering, and Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate.

Congratulations to Mason Esterly who won the P&R Photo contest and Mary and Craig Harlyvetch who were awarded Historical Commission’s Good Stewardship plaque for the restoration and preservation they have made to their home.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS CONTEST 

For information on the Township parks, trails, and open space, including pavilion rentals please visit the Parks, Trails, & Open Space page.

Commissioners:

• Laura Ruane Dougherty (2024)
• Ken Leidheiser (2026)
• Steve Pirone (2027)
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Staff Liaison: Pam Packard