Recreation Center Advisory Committee
ABOUT THE RECREATION CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Springfield Township Recreation Center Advisory Committee was established in January 2023 by the Board of Commissioners to guide the planning process for the future of the recreation center located at 1200 Willow Grove Avenue in Wyndmoor. Specifically, this committee will explore what renovations would be needed to the existing facilities in order to accommodate the current and anticipated recreational needs of the community OR if the construction of a new facility is necessary to meet the recreational needs of the community. If a new facility is recommended and affirmed by the Board of Commissioners, the Committee will guide the process for designing a new recreational facility at 1200 Willow Grove Avenue.
MEETING TIME & LOCATION
The Springfield Township Recreation Center Advisory Committee meets on the first Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Free Library of Springfield Township, 8900 Hawthorne Ln, Wyndmoor.
Recreation Center Project Updates
On March 13, 2024, the Board of Commissioners awarded a contract to MKSD Architects of Allentown, PA, to provide community research, data and needs analysis, facility programming, and conceptual design services for the Springfield Township Recreation Center. MKSD was selected at the recommendation of the Recreation Center Advisory Committee (RCAC) after a careful and deliberate process that began with the solicitation of a competitive Request for Proposals in October 2023.
Architects and engineers are currently evaluating the existing buildings to assess their condition and suitability for adaptive reuse. As part of the current scope of work, a recreation consulting firm will conduct a needs assessment and solicit a community survey. The firm will also provide recommendations for consideration and complete a financial analysis and budget.
Input meetings with stakeholder groups and the community have been scheduled and will occur as follows:
Upcoming Public Meeting Dates:
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Input meetings with stakeholder groups and the community have been scheduled and will occur as follows:
- Thursday, September 19, 2024: 6:00PM-8:00PM, Location: Zoom. Link to video recording.
- Wednesday, October 23, 2024: 6:00PM-8:00PM, Location: Recreation Center Site (1200 E. Willow Grove Avenue).
- Wednesday, November 20, 2024: 6:00PM-8:00PM, Township Administration Building (1510 Paper Mill Rd)
Unable to attend these meetings? Visit the MKSD Architects at Community Day on Sunday, October 6 at Cisco Park.
RECREATION CENTER ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
NAME |
TITLE |
| Arthur Walters | Chair |
| Sarah LoGiudice | Vice Chair |
| Kerry Boccella | Member |
| Jay Overcash | Member |
| Joy Bergey | Member |
| Chris Hopkins | Member |
| Jillian McGowan | Member |
| Asher Dahlgren | Student Representative |
| Susanna Ratsavong | Commissioner Liaison, Ward 2 |
| Jim Lee | Commissioner Liaison, Ward 3 |
| Edward Morris | Commissioner Liaison, Ward 5 |
| Ian Hammer | Staff Liaison, Director of Public Works |
| Emily Baiada | Staff Liaison, Director of Parks and Recreation |
*It is customary for the Springfield Township Board of Commissioners to reappoint advisory board volunteers unless that volunteer expresses an interest to no longer serve on their respective advisory board. If you are interested in serving on a board with no vacancies, we encourage you to attend their meetings as a member of the general public.