Parks & Recreation

***Hamilton Park pavilions and field will be closed for renovation into the 2024 rental season. Only Riehl Park will be available for rental. There will be a wait list for both Upper and Lower Hamilton park. If construction is finished early, we will contact you.***

**The Six Parks Plus Plan will be going into effect starting in the Spring of 2023, beginning with Hamilton Park. For a text overview of plans, please check here: Six Parks Plus Plan

To view the most recent status update about the Six Parks Plus Plan, check here: Status Updates

Turf Contract Accessory Contract

2024 Rental Applications will start being accepted on November 8th, 2023. This will be in person only at the Municipal Center, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The Borough is continually striving to improve its parks, to better serve the needs of its community residents.

Hamilton Park has two pavilions (upper and lower) with restrooms, complete kitchens along with barbecue grills. Each kitchen has a stove, refrigerator, microwave and hot and cold water. The ongoing updates to Hamilton park will provide new, updated, and more accessible shelter and kitchens, as well as a new turf field.

• The park rental season runs from the first weekend in June through the last weekend in September.
• Riehl Park also has a covered pavilion and kitchen facilities, along with restrooms and separate soccer and T-Ball fields.
• The municipal center has one meeting room, a lighted baseball/softball field, a walking trail and playground facilities.
• A covered picnic table has been added to the parklet at the end of Myrtle Avenue.
• O’Brien Field is not available to rent.
• A $50 penalty will be enacted for pavilion rental cancellations

Summer Recreation Program

The 2024 Summer Recreation Program will take place from June 24th-August 2nd. Registration begins on Saturday, May 18th at the Castle Shannon Library from 10:00am-12:00pm. The Summer Recreation Program is open to all Borough resident children who have completed Kindergarten through age 12.

Registration forms and counselor applications may also be turned in at the Borough Administration offices. Please have registration forms and fees turned in by Friday, June 21st.

Summer Recreation Registration Form

Summer Recreation Counselor Application

Documents

• Rental Application/Park Permit (2 pages) You must have a completed Park Permit, Applicable Fees and a copy of your Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance Declaration Page to secure a Park Permit.
• Park Rules and Regulations (Resolution 349)
• Resolution #662 Rules and Regulations for Parks (domestic animals)