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How do I report a problem with a traffic light or traffic sign?

 

How do I get a dumpster permit?

 

Where is there current road work being done so I can avoid delays?

 

What do the parks offer?

 

Where are the recreation activities located in the city?

 

What activities are offered at the recreation centers?

 

Where are the public pools?

 

What are the youth program activities and services?

 

 


 

 

How do I report a problem with a traffic light or traffic sign?

 

Call the Public Works Department at (610) 655-6265

 

 

How do I get a dumpster permit?

City Hall, Engineering Office, Room 3-12

 

 

Where is there current road work being done so I can avoid delays?

 

There is currently no paving projects or street/lane closures in effect from the engineering office.

 

 

What do the parks offer?

 

Playground program runs from June through august.  It offers all athletic activities, arts & crafts, music, and drama, field trips special events, athletic leagues, hockey, meal program, environmental program, skateboarding, nature center, swimming, and summer camp.

 

 

Where are the recreation activities located in the city?

 

3rd & spruce recreation Center located on 3rd & Spruce Sts.

11th & Pike recreation Center located on 11th & Pike Sts.

Keffer Park Field House located on 3rd & Exeter Sts.

Baer Park Field House located on W. Douglass & George Sts.

Pendora Park Field House located on 19th & Forrest Sts.

N.E.A.R. Centers- located in all areas of the city in Church basements.

 

(For additional information on the N.E.A. R. Center program contact Wayne Cochrell at (610) 655-6271)

 

 

What activities are offered at the recreation centers?

 

Athletic activities, adult volleyball, arts& crafts, music & drama, computer instruction, marbles, homework help, “kid’s café,” tennis instruction, flag football, chess, board games. pool, ping pong, table games, and much more.

 

(For additional information regarding the Recreation Center contact Heather Boyer at (610) 655-6203 or Frank Denbowski at (610) 655-6067

 

(For information regarding the Field Houses contact Cindy De Groote at (610) 655-6068

 

 

Where are the public pools?

 

Schlegel Pool- is located on Lancaster Ave. and Route 10.

 

(For all information regarding the pool contact Matt Lubas at (610) 655-6233

 

 

What are the youth program activities and services?

 

Activities and services offered at the facilities are mentioned above.