Parks and Recreation
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Meadow Test Sites
The Parks and Recreation Board has approved the establishment of meadow test sites to evaluate the possibility of establishing meadows in some Lansdowne parks. Subsequent to that approval the following sites have been established and include:
- east end of Interboro Park , total sun location
- east end of Interboro Park, 25% shade location
- east end of Interboro Park, 50% shade location
- east of the Hoffman Park basketball courts, near the creek – partial shade location
- south end of Belmont Park, straddling the water course, full sun location
- south end of Belmont Park, Partially dry and partially wet land with full shade
These areas will not be mowed, but will be monitored throughout the season. Some may require mowing at mid-summer while others not until fall, depending on the findings of the meadow experiment. We are looking at this as a potential cost cutting savings as well as an opportunity to view the natural flora of the area. We welcome your comments and concerns.
The Department of Parks and Recreation maintains, operates and supervises the public parks, play-fields and all outdoor recreation areas and facilities owned or operated by the Borough of Lansdowne subject to the approval of Borough Council.
View the Spring 2010 Parks and Recreation Programs or
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Information about Lansdowne’s nine borough parks
Hoffman Park — 8 acres with baseball and soccer ields, basketball courts, four tennis courts, pavillion, swings bathrooms and picnic tables. Location: Scottdale Road. Photos Map
Hays Park — 1.2 acres with basketball courts, tot-lot toys, swings, slide and picnic tables. Location: Nyack and Sayers Avenues. Map
Interboro Park — 3 acres with basketball courts, tot-lot toys, swings and slide. Location: Cedar & Walnut Aves. Map
Belmont Park — 3.9 acres with basketball courts, swings, slide, tot-lot toys and big toys. Location: Belmont & Plumstead Aves. Map
Sycamore Park — 1 acre meditative setting with benches. Home of the symbol of Lansdowne, its 300 year old Sycamore tree. Location: LaCrosse & Wycombe Aves. Map
Reservoir Park — 1.4 acres, undeveloped. Location: Greenwood and Ardmore Avenue. Photos Map
Pennock Woods — 6.5 acres of County open space with Lansdowne Bird Sanctuary. Location: Pennock Terrace. Map
Shrigley Woods — 6.5 acres of undeveloped County open space. Location: Scottdale & Hilldale Rds. Map
Marlyn Park — 3 acres, passive park. Location: Willowbrook & Marlyn Aves. Map
