New Pickleball Court at Muncy Creek: Muncy Creek Township has secured a $40,287 grant from the Waldron Memorial Fund through the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania for the Keiss Memorial Park Pickleball Court Project. This funding will support the addition of a new pickleball court at the popular park, known for its amenities and high ratings on Tripadvisor and Google.
Park’s Popularity and Amenities
Keiss Memorial Park, located at 575 PA-442, is praised for its accessibility and extensive facilities, including play structures, paved paths, and baseball fields. With a 4.6-star rating from 236 Google reviews, the park is a top attraction in Muncy, recognized for its family-friendly and budget-conscious features.
“For over 75 years, Muncy Creek Township has maintained and kept up beautiful Keiss Park located at 575 PA-442 just outside of Muncy and directly across from the Muncy Creek Township municipal building.” – (news release)
“Tripadvisor lists Keiss Memorial Park as the top parks and nature attraction in Muncy and categorizes the location as ‘good for kids, couples, big groups, being budget friendly and a hidden gem.’ Keiss Park has a 4.6-star Google rating with 236 reviews as of Feb. 4 and, according to Tripadvisor.com, it is ranked number six of 13 things to do in Muncy.” – (news release)
Enhancing Outdoor Recreation
The new pickleball court will enhance the park’s offerings, reflecting the township’s commitment to adapting to outdoor recreation trends and community needs. The addition aligns with the park’s history of evolving amenities, driven by local engagement.
“The popularity of this park stems from the township’s commitment to maintain a clean, friendly, and relevant spot for relaxing and recreation. Over the years Keiss Park has seen baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a sand volleyball court and others based on community involvement in particular activities throughout its history. Now, to keep up with outdoor recreation trends the supervisors are looking to add a pickleball court for the local Muncy community residents to enjoy.” – (news release)
Foundation’s Mission
The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania aims to enrich the quality of life in north-central Pennsylvania through philanthropy and community leadership.
News in Brief: New Pickleball Court at Muncy Creek
Muncy Creek Township has been awarded a $40,287 grant from the Waldron Memorial Fund through the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania to support the development of a new pickleball court at Keiss Memorial Park. The park, located at 575 PA-442, is a popular recreational spot with a 4.6-star Google rating and is praised on Tripadvisor for its family-friendly amenities.
The addition of a pickleball court reflects the township’s commitment to enhancing outdoor recreation options. The Memorial Park has historically evolved to include various sports facilities based on community interest. The First Community Foundation Partnership aims to improve life quality in north-central Pennsylvania through philanthropy and community support.
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