Parks & Recreation Department
Programs & Events
More Info
Parks and Facilities
- Directory & WiFi
- Curtis & Glenside Rental Halls
- Community Center Party Packages & Application
- Dog Park
Discount Tickets
- Amusement Parks See page 18
Seasonal Program Brochures
- 2008 Winter Programs (pdf)
- 2007 Fall Programs (pdf)
- 2007 Summer Programs (pdf)
Seniors Clubs
Mature Driving Course: Seniors can save 5% on
their auto insurance by attending a two-day class sponsored by the AARP on
Monday, & Wednesday, Nov. 5 & 7, 2007, from 9AM-1PM. Registration is $10 and due
by October 26. INFO:215-379-2233.
Summer
Summer Teen Enrichment Program
Fall
Fall Recreation Programs (pdf)
Winter
Disney on Ice Trip (pdf)
Winter Recreation Programs (pdf)
Winter Break Activities (pdf)
Spring
Spring Break Activities (pdf)
More information is available on:
Sundays in
the Park
During four Sundays in the Spring and Fall,
Tookany Creek Parkway is closed to motor vehicles - weather permitting - so that
cyclists, in-line skaters, joggers, walkers and others can enjoy the roadway
free from traffic. Vehicles are diverted from Tookany Creek Parkway between
Central Avenue and Jenkintown Road from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Through traffic is
allowed on Beryl Road. Cheltenham Township's Auxiliary Police, a volunteer group
trained in traffic and crowd control, supervises the street closings.
Fitness Boot Camp
Fitness buffs can challenge their normal workout routine with
this multi-faceted program of exercise and nutrition, featuring an ever-changing
series of outdoor cardio, strength, circuit training and flexibility exercises.
The program runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00
a.m. OR 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. from June 16 to August 22, 2008 [no session
August 11] at Wall Park, 1 Wall Park Drive in Elkins Park.
All participants must attend an assessment prior to the start of camp by
appointment at registration.
2008 Fees:
$160 for new participants who are Cheltenham Township residents
$190 for new participants who are non-residents
$145
for returning participants who are Cheltenham Township residents
$175 for returning participants who are non residents.
Registration is available weekdays from May 5 to June 9, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Rowland Community Center, at Myrtle and Elm Avenues in Cheltenham, and the LaMott Community Center, Willow and Sycamore Avenues in LaMott.
Pony Share 2008
A summer five day pony grooming, riding and horsemanship program introduces
children ages 3 and over to the wonderful world of equines. Pony-Share uses
ponies and cobs, which are smaller and easier to handle than larger counter
parts and small group working under qualified instructors to teach horsemanship
matters in a fun-filled, non-threatening atmosphere. Participants, who will
briefly ride or drive their charges during each class, must wear strong hiking
shoes, jeans or sweatpants and a bicycle helmet. Sessions will be offered at
Curtis Arboretum, located at Church Road and Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote. This
year we are offering the Petite Equestrian Program (PEP) a standard 1 hour
program for ages 3 to 6, and the Pony Grooming & Riding Program (PGRP) a
standard 1.5 hour for ages 7 to 11. The fees are as following:
Resident PEP -
$175 PGRP - $205
Non- Resident PEP - $260 PGRP - $305
Dates: June
23-27 @ 3-4pm PEP and 4:30-6pm PGRP
July 28 –Aug. 1 @ 3-4pm PEP
and 4:30-6pm PGRP
2008 Halloween Parties
Goblins of all ages can expect lots of
spooky fun at the Rowland Community Center (Myrtle & Elms Avenues in Cheltenham)
on Friday, October 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. or the LaMott Community Center
(Willow and Sycamore
Avenues in LaMott) on Saturday, October 25 from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is $3 per person.
Hayride and Bonfire
Welcome the onset of chilly weather by
enjoying a hayride down to a bonfire to listen to music or sing along on Friday,
November 7, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This event in beautiful Curtis
Arboretum, located at Church Road and Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote, costs $3 per
person, but children under age 4 are free. Hot chocolate, cider and other light
refreshments are included.
Government Day
Cheltenham Township invites area students
ages 6 to 14 to learn about municipal operations on Friday, February 13, 2009.
Participants will tour police, ambulance and public works facilities as well as
district courts and administrative offices to get a first-hand look at local
government. The
experience ends with lunch at Glenside Hall with members of the LaMott and
Rowland Seniors Clubs.
Family Bingo & Ice Cream Social
Cheltenham residents can enjoy family-oriented bingo followed by make-your-own
ice cream sundaes at the Rowland Community Center on Friday, February 27, 2009,
starting at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $3 per person. Children under age 14 must be
accompanied by an adult. The Rowland Community Center is located at Myrtle and
Elm Avenues in Cheltenham. For more information on the event, which is
sponsored by the Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation Department, call
215-379-2233.
Talent Show & Auditions
Cheltenham
Township children and teens ages 5 to 17 can get their chance in the spotlight
during the township’s Talent Search 2008. Auditions will be scheduled by
appointment only from March 2 to 27 at the LaMott Community Center, located
at Willow and Sycamore Avenues in LaMott. A $10 performance fee is due at the
audition but will be refunded after the performance. The show will be held on
Friday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Glenside Hall, located at Keswick Avenue and
Waverly Road in Glenside. Admission will be $1, except kids age 3 and under are
free. Only Cheltenham Township residents are eligible to compete. For more
information or to schedule an audition, call
Anthony Birdsong at 215-635-3255.
Arbor Day
Cheltenham Township will commemorate its 21st
Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 24 in Tookany Park on Tookany
Creek Parkway in Cheltenham. From 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., children from
area schools will sing songs and recite poetry about the benefits trees provide,
and a tree will be planted in the park. In addition, the Township expects
to receive
a 11th consecutive Tree City USA Award and an ninth consecutive Growth Award
from the National Arbor Day Foundation for its continued progress in community
forestry activities. Representatives from the Montgomery County Cooperative
Extension Urban Forestry Program will make the award presentations.
Fishing Derby
On Saturday, June 7, 2008, children can test their skill
and luck at the 51st Annual Fishing Derby at Kleinheinz Pond on Tookany Creek
Parkway between Central Avenue and Beryl Road in Cheltenham. The derby, which is
open to boys and girls up to age 15, will run from 9:00 a.m. to noon. A $2 entrance fee entitles participants to the use of a pole and line, one hot dog,
one soda and a chance to win great prizes. Participants must bring their own
bait. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. The fishing
derby is presented by the Cheltenham/Rockledge Rotary Club in cooperation with
the Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation Department.