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 Township Manager Jon Altshul. Applicants must be current in all municipal obligations.
Upcoming Events
WESTTOWN DAY – Sunday, October 8, 2023, 11 AM to 3 PM
Our annual community gathering will feature 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.
We rely on volunteers to help with this event. To sign up visit Westtown Day signupgenius
Past Events
OWL PROWL – January 14
Local naturalist Lon Meyers provided a talk on local species and called a variety of owls. Although we did not see any of these elusive creatures, we learned a lot!
EGG HIKE – April 8, 2023, 10 AM to 12 PM
Thanks to Agway Wild Birding Center for sponsoring this event, and to all the volunteers who helped make this event a success. Over 80 families walked the trails at Oakbourne to find egg stations along the way, took photos with the Easter Bunny, and searched for golden eggs!
SUMMER CONCERT – Wednesday, June 14
It was a weird weather day, with thunderstorms and sunshine, but the sun prevailed! The West Chester Swing Kings dazzled the ears and Maggie Moos Ice Cream tickled the tongues of those who attended.
SUMMER CONCERT – Thursday, September 14
We ended the summer in grand style with a rousing concert by the West Chester Community Band.
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
We received some great entries for the contest. The winner will be announced at Westtown Day on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
For information on the Township parks, trails, and open space, including pavilion rentals please visit the Parks, Trails, & Open Space page.
