Open House To Showcase $13M Central Park Improvement Project In Doylestown

DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Doylestown Township will celebrate the grand opening of its new recreation center and the completion of its Central Park improvement project on Sunday, Sept. 7 during a community open house from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

The community is invited to tour the new building, meet more than 30 program instructors, sign up for classes, enjoy light refreshments, participate in a scavenger hunt, win prizes and learn about programs in fitness, arts, dance, wellness and more.

“This is more than just a construction project. It’s a reflection of what happens when people unite with a common goal,” said Jennifer Herring, the chair of the board of supervisors during a topping off ceremony last summer for the new recreation center.

Herring said when the township first began discussing the project, “We didn’t just envision a building. We envisioned a place for our community to grow, where families connect, young people thrive, and memories are made for generations to come.”

The $13 million project is designed to enhance Central Park with new athletic courts, a comfort station, and an 18,000 square foot community recreation center.

The center is anchored by a 7,700-square-foot indoor gymnasium and includes a 300-square-foot warming kitchen, a 2,850-square-foot all-purpose room, a lobby, and a 900-square-foot indoor/outdoor patio area with a fireplace.

“This recreation center will be a gathering place for all ages, whether through youth programs, fitness classes, or simply spending time with loved ones,” said Herring. “It will foster health, well being, and a deep sense of belonging, all vital to a strong community.

“But this project is also about the future, about preserving and enhancing Central Park, which has been at the heart of Doylestown Township for 30 years,” she said. “As we celebrate that milestone, it is fitting that we’re taking steps to insure it remains a beautiful and welcoming space for generations to come.”

The project also included the addition of new tennis, basketball, pickleball, and bocce courts. Additionally, permanent restrooms have been installed between Kids Castle and the amphitheater, enhancing convenience for park visitors and event attendees.