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Congratulations to John Orcutt, III, who was
recently honored at the Chester County Parks
& Recreation 50th Anniversary staff event. John
was recognized by Commissioner Terence Farrell
(right) and Parks Director John Mikowychok (left) for
more than 37 years of service to Nottingham County
Park
. Orcutt’s dedication is admirable; his tenure
was only disrupted so that he could fight for
our country in the Vietnam War.
 
Celebrating our 50th year!
 
The Chester County Parks & Recreation Board
was constituted January 1, 1958 for the purpose
of "coordinating and promoting park and recreation
facilities for Chester County."
 
In 1962, Nottingham County Park was the first park
dedicated
within the Chester County Park system.
Since then, Hibernia (1963), Warwick (1973),
Springton Manor Farm (1988) and Black Rock
Sanctuary
(2003) have been dedicated. 

The Department presently manages over 4,500
acres of public parkland for passive recreation.
 
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Explore Nature, Heritage, Community
 
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Healthy Harvest
September 10
 
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Spend the day outdoors enjoying
nature while learning how to use its
harvest bounty for better health.
 
 

The mission of the Chester County Parks & Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life through educational programs, recreational opportunities, and partnerships.  The Department serves the community by protecting and managing open space while interpreting natural, cultural and historical resources.
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