Parks & Recreation Department
Programs & Events
More Info
Parks and Facilities
- Curtis & Glenside Rental Halls
- Community Center Party Packages & Application
- Community Center Building Usage Application
- Dog Park - Dog Walk @
April 25, 2009
Discount Tickets
- Amusement Parks See page 18
Seasonal Program Brochures (pdfs)
Seniors Clubs
Mature Driving Course
Summer
Summer Teen Enrichment Program
Fall
Winter
Disney on Ice Trip (pdf)
(pdf)
Spring
Spring Break Activities (pdf)
More information is available on:
Sundays in
the Park
During five 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.
* Sundays, May 17 - June 14, 2009
Fitness Boot Camp 2009
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. from June 22 to August 21, 2009 [no sessions
August 10 & 12] 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.
2009 Fees:
$160 for returning participants who are Cheltenham Township residents
$175 for new participants who are Cheltenham Township residents
$185
for returning participants who are NOT Cheltenham Township residents
$200 for new participants who are NOT Cheltenham Township residents
Limit 30 participants
Registration is available weekdays from thru June 12, 2009, 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 2009
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: August
10-14 @ 3-4pm PEP and 4:30-6pm PGRP
August 17-21 @ 3-4pm PEP
and 4:30-6pm PGRP
2009 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 23 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. or the LaMott Community Center
(Willow and Sycamore
Avenues in LaMott) on Saturday, October 31 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 6, 2009, 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.
Combo Workout
A workout for every fitness level combining cardio,
strength and flexibility that includes circuit training Plyometrics, step, Bosu,
Bodyblade, kickboxing, Pilates and more.
The program runs Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00
a.m. from January 27 to April 28, 2009 [no class 2/20, 4/10 & 4/14] at
the LaMott Community Center (Willow
and Sycamore Avenues in LaMott). Fee is $85 for residents and $130 for
non-residents.
March Madness in Cheltenham
You think you’ve got game? Prove it at the 10th
Annual March Madness One-on-One Basketball Tournament at the LaMott Community
Center, located at Willow and Sycamore Avenues in LaMott. Players ages 10 to 16
can test their skills in the single elimination tournament in March.
Registration for the tournament starts on Monday, January 12, 2009.
Registration is free, but participants must be community center members in good
standing. For more information, contact the LaMott Community Center at
215-635-3255.
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 2009. Auditions will be scheduled by
appointment only from March 2 to 27, 2009, 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 $2, 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 6, 2009, children can test their skill
and luck at the 52nd 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.