Mission Statement
It is the mission of the North Coventry Parks and Recreation Commission to provide township residents and visitors with facilities and programs that offer recreation, resource management and education in order to enhance the quality of life in our township. View our Strategic Plan
Parks and Recreation Members
Jay Erb, Chairman (Email)
Colleen Skelton
Steve Weil, Treasurer
John Ellwanger
Patty Werth
Sara Claypoole
Karl Danielsson
Kathy O’Connell
The Parks and Recreation Commission meet at 7:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
Coventry Woods Festival 2018
We are seeking volunteers to help plan and assist at our annual Coventry Woods Festival. Click Here to Help
Our Parks
Coventry Woods
Coventry Woods Park consists of 688 beautiful acres of mostly mature deciduous forest and is located in rural western end of the township.
Kenilworth Park
Kenilworth Park is nestled in the historic village of Kenilworth in North Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Riverbend Park
Riverbend Park is a beautiful athletic park overlooking the Schuylkill River. The park offers three athletic fields (Anderson, Batdorf and Deegan), a pavilion, and a play area.
Riverside Park
The park is divided throughout the neighborhoods north/south between River Road/Schuylkill Avenue and East/West Main Street; and then east/west between South York Street and South Penn Street.
Our Annual Events
Coventry Woods Festival
Held annually in May at Coventry Woods, the festival is fun and games for all ages. Goat races, trail walks, food, crafts and games are all part of this fun filled day.
Coventry Woods Bonfire
The bonfire is held annually in the fall. A great outdoor experience for all attending.
Recreation
Recreation
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Would you like to try out your green thumb or help cleanup your neighborhood park?
Are you a student in need of school service hours?
If you are you looking for a good cause, we are looking for you!
Volunteers participate in a wide variety of projects including planting, weeding, mulching, habitat restoration, trash pickup, athletic and park facility repairs and painting, trail maintenance, and special events.
To volunteer with park projects, select this link and complete a “Friends of the Park” application. We will then add you to our email group notifying you of upcoming projects. We welcome both individual and group involvement.
Parks and Recreation News
DVRPC Trail Feasibility Study- FiNAL
Greater Pottstown Trail Feasibility Study DVRPC Releases Final Trail Feasibility Study This feasibility study examines the opportunities and challenges of constructing over 40 miles of trails and on- road bicycle facilities that will make up the Greater Pottstown Trails network when fully built. This planned network includes four trails that are shared between nine municipalities
North Coventry Photo Contest
Enter your photos of the landscape, wildlife or people of North Coventry. While you are enjoying the six North Coventry Parks, be sure to bring your camera or phone and take photos of your experience at our parks! All qualifying photos may be featured on our website, Facebook page and promotional material! Your photos will
Parks & Recreation 2017 Year End Summary
Parks & Recreation Commission 2017 Year End Summary Report Administration PARRC: North Coventry Township continued the partnership in the Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee (PARRC) during year three of the program with Jay Erb and Kevin Hennessey as the representatives. Michael Lane marked the one year anniversary in his positions as coordinator. NC Parks &
Boy Scout Klondike Derby
Boy Scout Klondike Derby The Coventry Woods outdoor classroom used for a worship service during Boy Scout Klondike Derby, hosted annually at Coventry Woods.
Volunteer Needed- Parks & Recreation Commission
Volunteer Needed on the Parks & Recreation Commission The North Coventry Parks and Recreation Commission has a vacancy on its nine member board. The Commission plays an important part in ensuring that residents and visitors have facilities and programs that offer recreation, resource management, and education, in order to enhance the quality of life in
Annual Bonfire @ Coventry Woods
Coventry Woods Bonfire 2017 The annual Coventry Woods bonfire was held Saturday November 4th. It was a beautiful night under a full moon. Those attending enjoyed s’mores, games, music, Dallas Fries, night hikes and friends. The bonfire was preceded by a presentation from Historical Commission chairman and Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Spencer Claypoole