Parks & Recreation
Meetings
The Township Park & Recreation Committee meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:30pm.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Ross Township Park & Recreation Committee is to provide a variety of leisure activities that will develop and satisfy your recreational needs. This mission includes forming positive, strong and lasting relationships with those organizations that share this idea.
We are currently looking for interested people to serve on our Park & Recreation Board…..
Park Plans
The Ross Township Park and Recreation Committee continues to work on the park. A sign has been erected which reads ” Ross Township Van Buskirk-Haney Community Park”. It was made by one of our residents who donated his time and supplies. There is a one mile walking trail with benches for you to rest and enjoy nature, plus a pavilion with picnic tables that can also be used. a parking lot and playground equipment has been installed for you little ones to enjoy. The park rules are listed further down.
Plans for a Community Park
Ross Township is in the process of developing a park for the residents of their community. The park is located on the property adjacent to the Municipal building. The land was purchased by the township from Jim and Jean Haney. The name of the park is Ross Township VanBuskirk-Haney Park.
It is proposed to be improved in stages. Phase I will be a parking lot located on Anchorage Road side of the park. Phase II will be a natural walking path around the perimeter of the park which the road department has completed. Phase III will be to install some playground equipment which has also been completed. Phase IV will be to install a pavilion & restrooms at the upper end of the park by the parking lot.
Some projects have been accomplished by Boy Scouts as their Eagle Scout projects which includes tables and benches constructed ans placed near the playground and at the pavilion near the pond area at the lower end of the park.
We now have a place where the residents can gather, meet others, hold community events, and enjoy the beauty that our area has to offer.
Veterans Memorial
If anyone has a family member or knows of anyone who has served in the armed forces & is/was a resident of Ross Township at the time of service, let Linda Kresge know by calling the township at 570-992-4990 . She is a member of the Veterans Committee who will be involved in the Veteran’s Memorial that will be installed in our park.
We will be having our Community Day at the park on September 17, 2011 with the rain date September 18, 2011 from 11-4. This is for non-profit groups to come out & let our residents of Ross know they are here & what they do. If anyone would like to participate, contact Bernie Kozen at 570-992-9733.
Future Events
We will be having our Community Day at the park on September 15,2012 with the raindate September 16, from 11-4. This is for non-profit groups to come out and let our residents of Ross know they are here and what they do. If anyone would like to participate, contact Bernie Kozen at 570-992-9733 or www.weposc.org.
For more information:
Community Park Plans-a new park plan is being updated and will be posted soon.
West End Regional Park Plans-see our link to West End Park & Open Space Commission”s website.
Township Park & Recreation Committee
Judy Breidinger – Chairman
Patricia Bauer - Secretary
Linda Kresge
Charles Wagner
Cliff Harbison
David Dion
Jeff Ronzel
Troy Serfass
Open Space Committee
Howard Beers
Charlie Wagner
Tina Drake
Russ Kresge
Regional Comp Plan Committee
Tina Drake
Howard Beers
Russ Kresge
Roger Christman