Parks and Recreation Outlook

Summer is prime time for the West Goshen Parks and Recreation department. In a typical summer, you’d find Parks and  Recreation Department Director Ken Lehr checking in on camps, clinics and concerts, but in a recent conversation he shared how and why Summer 2020 will be different. “We live for summer!” said Lehr. “Unfortunately, due […]

Now Hiring Summer Counselors

The West Goshen Park and Recreation Department is currently seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to plan, facilitate and supervise safe and enjoyable outdoor activities for participants of West Goshen’s Summer Recreation Program, Summer Teen Program and Afternoon Sports Clinics. Being a summer counselor is a rewarding part-time position which is ideal for high school and […]

Meet a Camp Counselor: Matthew Krykew

The Unicorn tribe was dredging through the river to finally meet the Panther Tribe after hours (or rather minutes) of discussion as a sign of a peace treaty. With Crawfish and Minos as their trusty steeds, the tribe crossed the river or rather the creek in Coopersmith Park located in West Goshen Township. Head Counselor […]

Commonwealth Classic Company Celebrates 15 years at West Goshen!

“We like to say that we bring the theatre experience to our audiences back yards! Our t-shirt states: ‘We like to do it in the park!’ That gets a chuckle, and sometimes a raised eyebrow or two. But that is what we do. Nothing pretentious about CCTC theatre productions. We want our audiences to have […]

Everything You Need to Know about the Decorated Bike Parade

When is it? Thursday, July 4th at 10:00 AM. Where is it? West Goshen Community Park. What is the cost? It is free of charge.  Guests and participants are encouraged to bring a dry good donation (e.g., soap, toilet paper, laundry detergent, shampoo, diapers, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.) for the West Chester Food Cupboard. Who is […]

Afternoon Sports Clinics – Shoot, Skate and Score This Summer!

Space is still available for the West Goshen Summer Sports Clinics.  These clinics meet once per week between the hours of 1:30 and 3:00 PM at West Goshen Community Park (except where otherwise indicated) from June 24th through August 8th.  Cost for the full seven weeks is $60 for West Goshen residents and $75 for […]

May 2019 Park and Recreation Updates

Summer Recreation Registration:  Parents can sign their children up for the Summer Recreation Program, Summer Teen Program, and Summer Sports Clinics on Saturday, May 4th between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, and Saturday, May 11th between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at the West Goshen Township Administration Building.  Please bring a copy of your child’s […]

Meet the West Goshen Parks & Recreation Department: Your Fun is Their Job!

West Goshen residents work hard and play hard. That’s why the West Goshen Parks & Recreation Department—led by Ken Lehr and Tom Steines— focuses on providing safe, welcoming parks and recreation opportunities for people of all ages to play, learn, and build community. Spring and Summer are particularly busy times for Parks & Recreation.  Special […]

Summer Evenings of Music at Community Park

For over twenty years, Sunday evenings in West Goshen have meant going to West Goshen Community Park, often with a picnic dinner and family, neighbors, and close friends, and enjoying an evening of concerts at the J. Leo Hagerty Amphitheater in West Goshen Community Park.  The tradition continues this year, as the West Goshen Summer […]