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
Cynthia Lawrence
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?
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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
Pawpaw Trees Return to North Coventry
Pawpaw Trees Return to North Coventry Pawpaw trees (Asimina triloba) were planted at two North Coventry Parks, Coventry Woods and Kenilworth Park to reintroduce this native species back to the park habitat. The pawpaw is a small deciduous tree native to the eastern United States that produces a “custard-apple” type of fruit similar to a
SUBJECT: LAB RESULTS CONFIRM EHD AS CAUSE OF DEER DEATHS IN CHESTER & BERKS COUNTIES
READING, PA– Pennsylvania Game Commission officials today announced that epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been confirmed as the cause of death for the deer mortality event occurring in the northern Chester and southern Berks County area. Since Aug 29th, dozens of dead deer have been found in the affected area. Game Wardens continue to investigate
Coventry Woods 2018 Schedule of Events
Coventry Woods FestivalSchedule of Events May 20th 2018 1pm to 5pm Event Schedule Below is a list of events with time and location for the 2018 Coventry Woods Festival being held on Sunday May 20 from 1pm to 5pm. Everyone is welcome to join us for the 10th anniversary of this great festival. The festival
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