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Krueger celebrates $746,000 from Community Conservation Partnerships Program

Rep. Leanne Krueger    February 13, 2026 | 11:30 AM

BROOKHAVEN, Feb. 13 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, celebrated a $746,000 investment in recreational improvements, natural resource conservation, and community revitalization efforts in the 161st Legislative District.

The funding is distributed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Recreation’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program, which supports projects that encourages Pennsylvanians to connect with the outdoors.

“One of the best ways to support residents in enjoying the outdoors is providing them with safe, accessible parks and greenspaces,” Krueger said. “I’m happy that several of our local parks are successful recipients of this funding and look forward to seeing the physical improvements once the work is complete.”

Projects in the 161st that received funding include:

  • $158,300 to Brookhaven Borough for the rehabilitation and further development of Garzia Park, including construction of pedestrian walkways and a parking area; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project signs and other related site improvements.
  • $152,500 to Chester Township for the rehabilitation of Williams Circle Park, including renovation of the internal loop trail and pedestrian walkways; construction of a pavilion and parking area; installation of stormwater management measures; ADA access, landscaping, project signs and other related site improvements.
  • $264,000 to Ridley Township for the rehabilitation of Blackrock Park, including the renovation of pedestrian walkways; construction of stormwater management measures; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project signs and other related site improvements.
  • $171,200 to Upland Borough for the rehabilitation of Upland Borough Community Park, including the renovation of pedestrian walkways; construction of parking area; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, fencing and stormwater management measures; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements.
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