Doylestown Borough To Cut The Ribbon On Broad Commons Playground

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Doylestown Borough will celebrate the opening of its newest playground on Monday, Oct. 16 at Broad Commons Park across Doyle Street from the Doylestown Borough Hall.

Activities for the kids are scheduled to start at 5:15 p.m. followed by an official ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Youngsters are invited to enjoy face painting, balloon animals, bubbles and shaved ice while they wait to enter the playground.

The activities will be provided by Ben's Balloon Animals, Kona Ice of Doylestown, Bucks Bubbles, and face painting by Madelyn.

Borough Council President Jack O'Brien will serve as the master of ceremonies for the ribbon cutting. Guest speakers will include Mayor Noni West, State Rep. Tim Brennan and legacy donors Matt Broad, Curtis Cowgill and Chris Chandor.

(Photo by Jeff Werner)

At the heart of the Doylestown-centric playground is a replica of Henry Mercer’s landmark Fonthill Castle.

The playground equipment is all custom-made to capture the spirit of Doylestown. It features a castle, tree trunk slide, storytelling space, a we-go-round, and more.

The playground will be fully accessible, fenced, and will include a number of sensory-friendly elements.

The borough received three legacy grants in support of the playground. They were generously donated by Chris and Whitney Chandor, Matt and Lisa Peruto Broad and Carolyn and Curtis Cowgill.