Parks & Recreation

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2024 EVENTS

Click the link below to see our Park and Rec Events happening in 2024!

The Recreation Board is gearing up for the events scheduled throughout 2024. The purpose of these events is to provide recreational activities to our residents in Douglass Township and the surrounding communities. We are looking for ways to improve our events and are asking our local businesses to get involved. If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor, please download and complete the form below.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Starting at the trailhead, families will receive a map and a scavenger hunt list. Along the trail children will be looking for Easter Themed Items. At the end of the trail children will receive a goodie bag. They will then go over to their designated age group for the Easter Egg Scramble, which will be followed by pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:00AM 

Located at the Douglass Berks Township Building

Douglass Township Treasures

Be a vendor at this years Douglass Township Treasures!

Application form: Douglass Township Treasures Vendor Application

Douglass Township Treasures is an event for the community to shop local treasured businesses mixed with Community vendors. This event will provide the community a safe space to shop, all while bringing outside vendors to Douglass Township for the community to enjoy. It won’t just be a day for shopping, we hope to get food vendors as well for families to come grab a bite to eat, while the kids enjoy some entertainment.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 (Rain date: Sunday, May 19) at 8:00AM – 2:00PM

Located at the Douglass Berks Township Building parking lot.

Trunk or Treat

Trunkers will fill the parking lot with decorated vehicles waiting to hand out candy to kids donned in Halloween costumes. Other activities included pumpkin decorating, bounce houses and a visit from the local fire departments. Before children leave to go home, the Boy Scouts setup a bonfire to roast marshmallows and make smores. Vendors who are interested in attending the event are invited to set up as well.

Wednesday, October 23,2024 (Rain date: Thursday, October 24,2024) at 6:00 - 8:00PM

Located at the Douglass Berks Township Building parking lot.

Interested in Participating?
We’re looking for creative individuals, businesses, and families to decorate their trunks for our trunk-or-treat.
If you’d like to join in on the fun, please pre-register your decorated vehicle here OR send us a DM or email to JBryant@dougberks.com with your details. 

Click here for more info and other locations!

The "Greater Pottstown Trails Study" Finalized April 2018

PARK RENTALS

The pavilions at Ironstone Park and at the Township Building are available for rent. Reservations for the coming season are not accepted until February 1st of each year.

Check out the links below for more information on the parks.

HUNTING

Hunting in Goose Run Park and the Township owned land is permitted by Township residents who obtain a license at the Township Office. 

Goose Run Park consists of approximately 82 acres, which can be accessed from Goose Run Road or Levengood Road. Hunting is also permitted at 900 Douglass Drive, Lots #1 and #2 (approximately 73 acres) on the property owned by the Township. 

Hunting is open to Township residents only, however each licensed resident may bring a non resident guest, who must also be registered with the Township. Maps are available at the Township Office.

Rifles are not permitted.

You must provide a copy of your PA State Hunting License as well as drivers license. You will be required to sign a form agreeing to abide by the State Laws as well as Douglass Township Rules.

THE HIKING TRAIL WILL REMAIN OPEN, SO PLEASE BE VERY CAUTIOUS OF HIKERS

Permits will be issued after September 1st.