The Moorestown Department of Parks & Recreation is proud of the numerous relationships it has developed within the township. From non-profit organizations, to youth based clubs and groups, the department is pleased that its collaborative efforts have helped to bolster recreational programs and to assist the township with beautification and maintenance in our local parks and facilities.
Just as spring was beginning to poke it’s head through the wintery haze, more than a dozen Indian Princesses and their Fathers decided to help it along by preparing one of Moorestown Township’s favorite park sites for the season. On Saturday, March 26 this committed group of young ladies helped to clean-up and beautify the Strawbridge Lake playground area as part of their community service requirements.
Armed with rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows, the group set up shop early in the morning at Strawbridge Lake. The girls and their fathers proceeded to weed the park, trim bushes and trees, plant flowers and pick up debris. Following the clean-up, this motley crew of “princesses” proved that princesses work hard. The girls and their supportive dads not only cleaned up, but spruced up by moving load after load of mulch.
Later this month, the senior class at Moorestown High School will be making good use of the days that their underclassmen peers will be taking PARCC testing. This year’s senior class will use the testing days to perform a community service project that will encompass public parks and fields and benefit all residents. This service effort is the brainchild of Department Director, Theresa Miller and staff member Rich Corbin. When presented to MHS administration, Principal Drew Seibel and Vice Principal Robert McGough were extremely enthusiastic, agreeing that this team building, community service effort would be a great way for the graduating class to give back to the township. On April 26 and 27, high school seniors will be split up to work at three of the township parks to collect trash, move mulch and plant flowers for the season. From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on each day the project will allow seniors to give back to the community that has supported them through their time in the Moorestown schools. The on-going and strengthening relationship between MTPS and the Department of Parks & Recreation can be seen in the amount of programming, the collaborative efforts on special events and the desire to provide all Moorestown youth with a positive experience in and out of school.
These projects are just the latest in a series of projects undertaken by Moorestown youth and organizations — from Eagle Scouts who have painted the Church Street Recreation Center and renovated and revamped the New Albany Recreation Center to companies and organizations who have planned environmental days. The collaboration of these many groups helps to keep our parks and open spaces places that all residents can enjoy.
The Department of Parks & Recreation thanks The Indian Princesses and the MHS with their help to prepare our community spaces for the spring and summer season. If you or your group is interested in the beautification or clean-up of Moorestown’s public spaces, please contact Theresa Miller at tmiller@moorestown.nj.us. Moorestown belongs to all of us and the Department thanks those who are committed to keeping it beautiful.
