Parks & Recreations Areas
West Pottsgrove Township provides several areas designated for public park and recreation areas. The following rules and regulations apply.
West Pottsgrove Township Park Rules
- Parks are open from sunup to sundown. No person is permitted on park property unless the park is open.
- Fires are not permitted.
- No person shall cut, mutilate, or remove any tree, shrub, flower or other park property.
- No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs
- No motorized vehicles
- No profanity or fighting of any kind
- No unreasonable noise
- No littering
- No pets
- No gambling or soliciting
- No bicycles
- Park & Recreation Area close at dusk.
Failure to comply with rules and regulations will result in the loss of recreational privileges and/or prosecution.
The recreation area at the Township is open all year weather permitting. The pavilion is available to rent for parties at a cost of $50.00 (non refundable). Reservation forms are available from the Township Secretary. Contact the Township Office with any questions you may have.
Vine Street Playground
Location: Vine Street, near intersection with Quinter Street, Stowe, PA 19464
Size: 0.9 acres
Suitability: Active and passive recreation, mainly for 5-12 years old.
Facilities: Playground, swings, small and large multi-purpose open space, benches/sitting areas, picnic table
Description: Sunny field with some shady spots.
Hours: Dawn until dusk.
PHOTOS OF VINE ST PLAYGROUND HERE
HOWARD STREET PLAYGROUND
Location: On Howard Street in Stowe, PA 19464, between School Lane and W. Walnut Street.
Size: 0.3 acres
Suitability: Active and passive recreation, mainly for 5-12 years old.
Facilities: Playground, swings, benches/sitting areas, small multi-purpose space.
Advice: Adults: beware the merry-go-round!
Hours: Dawn until dusk.
PHOTOS OF HOWARD ST PLAYGROUND HERE
OLDTIMERS FIELD/TOWNSHIP BUILDING
Location: 900 Grosstown Road, Stowe, PA 19464, behind the municipal building.
Size: 3.25 acres
Suitability: Active and passive recreation for all ages.
Facilities: Well-equipped ballfield, playground, multi-purpose open space, pavilion, full-court basketball that can also accommodate more picnic tables for special events.
Description: Younger children may enjoy catching a glimpse of planes taking off and landing at the airport on the other side of the trees beyond the outfield. Keep an eye on the recently-acquired acreage on the third base side of the field; it may become the site of some walking trails.
Hours: Dawn until dusk.
PHOTOS OF OLTIMERS FIELD/TOWNSHIP BUILDING
MANATAWNY PARK/WEST POTTSGROVE TOWNSHIP RECREATION AREA
Location: Manatawny Street, near the intersection with Sell Road, Stowe, PA 19464
Size: 2.9 acres
Suitability: Active and passive recreation for all ages, access to Manatawny Creek.
Facilities: Natural areas, two picnic areas with total of 12 picnic tables and 4 grills, parking.
Description: Right now this area is great for quiet reflection or a family gathering. Keep an eye on future development of 30 acres that will extend the park to the border with Pottstown.
Hours: Dawn until dusk.
PHOTOS OF MANATAWNY PARK/WPT RECREATION ARES