Members

Susan Thompson, Chairwoman
Ralph Freed, Vice Chairman
Greg Churach
Dennis Elliott
Jill Ludy

The Open Space & Recreation Board shall perform all the duties and may exercise all the powers conferred upon it by ordinances and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or as requested by the Board of Commissioners of Upper Pottsgrove Township.

The Open Space & Recreation Board shall, at the request of the Board of Commissioners, have the power and shall be required to:

• Prepare the open space plan for the Township, and present it for the consideration of the governing body.
  

• Maintain and keep on file records of its action. All records and files of the Open Space Committee shall be in the possession of the Board of Commissioners.
  

• Prepare and present recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on proposed ordinances, resolutions and policies that would impact on the acquisition and use of open space within the Township.
  

• Prepare and submit to the Board of Commissioners a recommended land and development rights acquisition program.
  

• Participate in, upon request of the Board of Commissioners, any negotiations for the acquisition of open space.
  

• Promote public interest in, and understanding of, the open space plan and planning.
  

• Make recommendations to the governmental, civic and private agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such agencies and individuals.
  
  • Hold public hearings and meetings.
    
  • Present testimony before any board.
    
  • Require from other departments and agencies of the municipality such available information as it relates to the work of the Open Space Committee.
    

• In the performance of its functions, enter upon any land to make examinations and surveys with the consent of the owner.
  

• Do such other acts or make such studies as may be necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed.

Other duties include:

• Overseeing the Township's recreation programming
  
• Park planning, acquisition, and development
• Community special events

LINKS TO RECREATION ORGANIZATIONS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS

P.A.L.
Pottsgrove Baseball
Pottsgrove Rec
Pottsgrove Soccer
Pottstown Recreation
Hillside Aquatic Club