Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission

 

Serving Penn-Trafford School District Communities:
Penn Township, Manor Borough, Penn Borough, Trafford Borough
 
 
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LIFE-LONG LEARNING, FITNESS, AND FUN!

What's New

2012 SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE POSTED -- Fun activities for June through August 2012 for all ages, including: Bushy Run Trail Run 5K Race & Walk, Swimming, Gymnastics, Pee Wee Tri-Sports, Spanish, Legos, Jr. Golf, Playgrounds, Heads Up Baseball, Babysitting, The Tennis Academy, Science Camp, Volleyball, Dog Obedience, Great Shapes, Cardio Kickboxing, Silver Sneakers, Pilates Lite, Discount Amusement Park Tickets, Facility Rental & more! New Early Bird Registration Discounts for select classes! The guide is posted here and was distributed to all Penn-Trafford School District residents through Penn-Franklin publications.
View the entire brochure in PDF format here

PTARC RESIDENT SURVEY -- The Penn Trafford Area Recreation Commission (PTARC) is seeking your input in order to serve you better in the future! Please take just a few minutes of your time to complete this short survey to tell us about yourself, your experiences and your needs and wishes for parks and recreation services in the Penn Trafford area.

  

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SIGN UP FOR THE 2012 PTARC TRIATHLON -- This year's triathlon will be held on June 16, 2012 at the Penn-Trafford High School. View the complete brochure and registration form. The PTARC triathlon is open to anyone age 6 through adult. Awards are given to the top finishers.

FRIENDS OF PTARC
Fundraisers -- Read more
Sunday, July 8, 2012 - Annual 5K Bushy Run Trail Run & Walk: Race/walk through the scenic trails of the beautiful, historical Bushy Run Battlefield, Route 993, Penn Township. Awards given. View the 2012 registration form and more info
Scholarship
College scholarship offered to PTHS students who are children or relatives of Friends of PTARC or PTARC volunteers, or students who have volunteered for these organizations themselves. Read more

PARK REHABILITATION & DEVELOPMENT -- Enjoy the outdoors this summer at one of the Penn Trafford area's newly renovated park facilities! Just completed:

Trafford BY Park Playground
Trafford BY Park Playground
Funded by PTARC grant award from the PA DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program and Trafford Borough		   Penn Borough Park
Penn Borough Park
Funded by PTARC grant award from PA DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program and Penn Borough		   Penn Township Municipal Park
Penn Township Municipal Park Warrior Wonderland Playground Surfacing
Funded by Penn Township and community contributors

In progress:
Mt. Manor Playground Rehabilitation
Penn Township Municipal Park Phase 1 Expansion
Funded by PTARC grant award from PA DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program, Penn Township, Manor Borough and community contributors
DCNR Grant just awarded:
New Skate Park at Trafford BY Park!

PTARC/SHELLEY PROSKIN RECREATION CENTER -- Route 130 & Murrysville Road, Level Green. Large multi-purpose room seating up to 149 and full kitchen. Available 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday, for parties, showers, celebrations, meetings, meals, speakers! May be partitioned into 2 or 3 separate rooms seating 75 or 50 each. Click here for more information about our facilities available for rent.

INSTRUCTORS/LEADERS WANTED! Do you have a special interest, talent, or skill? Would you like to share that passion with others in our communities? Contact PTARC to set up an activity or class for a future session!

Who We Are

PTARC (Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission) is a nonprofit, intergovernmental organization providing residents of the Penn-Trafford School District in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with the opportunity for life-long learning, fitness, and fun through wholesome, affordable, recreational activities and safe, appealing facilities. Read The Benefits of PTARC Flyer

PTARC offers activities for both children and adults. YOU are our future -- Tell us what you want!

Classes -- Trips -- Discount Tickets -- Special Events

Three brochures are published per year -- fall, winter/spring, and summer. Brochures are mailed directly to each resident in the Penn-Trafford School District. Current offerings are also shown on this web site, www.ptarc.org.

  
       
   

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