More in Store for North Strabane Park

On a recent Wednesday night, Greg Sulc said he counted more than 70 cars parked at North Strabane’s newly unveiled multi-million municipal park—proof that not only was a rousing success, but that it is growing to be a sought-after place to be.

The township’s said the goal was to create a place where people of all ages could come to enjoy themselves, by providing features such as walking trails, playgrounds and fields.

“We’ve accomplished that goal,” Sulc said.

But he said the Parks and Recreation Department isn’t stopping there.

“Next year we will have a buffet of programming,” Sulc said, adding: “This is not just for residents—this is for whoever wants to join us.”

But there’s more in store for the remainder of this year, too.

This week the Washington Wild Things partnered with the township to offer a baseball clinic at the park.

Negotiations with the YMCA to construct a community center near the park are also going “very well,” Sulc said, adding that a major announcement is expected by the end of the summer.

Local residents can also expect the township’s annual car cruise Sept. 30, followed by a “trunk or treat” event on Oct. 20. That event challenges participants to decorate their cars and give out candy to trick-or-treaters who attend the Halloween-themed party.

Also coming this fall? Sulc said that results of a wind study are expected to be in within the next few months—one that will determine how much energy can be created if turbines were placed in the park.

“If we can supply enough to the township park, and possibly the municipal and public works buildings, that would be a huge savings to the community,” he said.

Sulc added that he is working with U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair, to secure grant money in case the wind turbines are feasible.

Also coming are signs welcoming passersby to the park.

“We are trying to offer the ultimate package to the community,” Sulc said.