The Legacy Park Community Board is hosting an event titled “Legacy Park at Jenkintown Elementary” on Sunday, March 9 from 9:30am to 12:00pm at the Hiway Movie Theater in Jenkintown.
Backstory: The Jenkintown School Board of Directors approved the construction of a new playground at Legacy Park at Jenkintown Elementary School during their meeting on Monday, January 13.
The new playground will replace the Jenkintown Community Playground castle, which is slated to be dismantled over the next 1-2 years. Jenkintown officials sent a memo in early September 2024 announcing that three areas of the castle were identified as unsafe.
Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2026. According to the Jenkintown Education Foundation’s website, a feasibility study regarding the Legacy Park Project began in October.
From the Legacy Park Community Board’s announcement:
What to Expect:
- Reveal of Community Survey Results
- See what our neighbors had to say!
- Exclusive Video of the Original Build
- A look back at the history of this special project.
- Volunteer Fair
- Learn how you can get involved and make a lasting impact.
- Light Refreshments Provided
- Enjoy coffee and treats while connecting with fellow community members.
More details in the flyers below:
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