Department Staff Composition

»Department Responsibility

The Radnor Township Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for the administration, operation, development, and maintenance of recreational facilities and programming for all its citizens to the highest standards of safety, reliability, quality, and dignity.  We believe our contribution is important to everyone in establishing core foundations that lead to a better quality of life.

»Department Vision

The vision of the Radnor Township Parks & Recreation Department is to provide safe and equitable access to recreational programming and parks for all its citizens that enhances their quality of life through an array of benefits. 

»Department Mission

The mission of the Radnor Township Parks & Recreation Department is to provide quality of life services for all members of the community by offering an array of recreational programming, parks, facilities, and services that are delivered to the highest standards of excellence and/are:

• Safe, thoughtful, and strategically planned from every perspective.
• Willfully inclusive, accessible, and diverse in approach across all interests, abilities, cultures, ages, and for present and future generations.
• Make an enriching and positive impact on overall health and well-being through creativity, innovation, and deliberate contemplation.
• Respond to the evolving needs of our community and explore new areas.
• Strive to protect, preserve, and enhance our environment, natural resources, open spaces, culture, and history.
• Operate in the best interest of our expansive parks and recreation system.
• Collaborative when beneficial and designed to build a sense of community for everyone.
• Delivered with exceptional standards of quality, reliability, and excellence in public service.

»Department Goals & Objectives

The Radnor Township Parks & Recreation Department operates within established annual goal setting of priorities and strategic planning that is aligned with the overall objectives of Radnor Township.  We have an open and continual focus on identifying, developing, and maintaining recreational interests and improvements for the community along with providing guidelines for quality control of programs and services.  This is inclusive of working directly with residents to meet their recreational needs in all ways possible.

»Department Customer Service & Communication

The Radnor Township Parks & Recreation Department prides itself on exceptional communications and customer service.  We are accessible by phone and email and ready to provide the information you are looking for.  Our knowledge extends beyond the department and to the broader range of local recreational activities and organizations. 

»Department Statement on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Radnor Township Parks & Recreation Department has the privilege of serving a vibrant and diverse community where it actively and intentionally strives to provide something for everyone.  It is important to us that everyone feels safe and respected through the recreational opportunities we make available while continually being accessible to learn more about the unique perspectives and backgrounds that represent our great community.

»Department Stance on Citizen Feedback

Ongoing needs assessments and evaluations are conducted to maintain popular programs and services, and to start many new ones.  We also want your feedback on what you would like to see because we are always ready to accept new challenges and explore new territory! 

2021
Pennsylvania Recreation & Parks Society - Excellence in Programming Award
The Spooktactular Park & Trail Scavenger Hunt  

2020
Pennsylvania Recreation & Parks Society - Excellence in Programming Award
Night at the Ball Park & Wiffle Ball Classic

2018

Delaware County Planning Commission - William H. Bates Award
Clem Macrone Park
The William H. Bates Memorial Award for Outstanding Land Development honors excellence in site planning, development practices, and innovative land use techniques.

DCNR Green Park Award

Clem Macrone Park

 Please click here to view the press release from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. 

2014

Pennsylvania Recreation & Parks Society - Excellence in Programming Award 
Radnor's Great American Backyard Campout

2013

Pennsylvania Recreation & Parks Society - Excellence in Programming Award

Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch 

 Tree City USA

What is Arbor Day? 

In 1872, J. Sterling Morton from Nebraska City proposed a tree planting holiday to be called "Arbor Day" at a meeting of the State Board of Agriculture.  Prizes were offered to counties and individuals for properly planting the largest number of trees on that day.  It was estimated that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day.  During the 1870s, other states passed legislation to observe Arbor Day and the tradition began in schools in 1882.  By 1894 Arbor Day was celebrated in every state and has now spread to other countries.

About Tree City USA

The Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 135 million Americans call home.

The benefits of being a Tree City USA community include the following:

• Trees help reduce costs for energy, storm water management, and erosion control. Trees yield up to 3 times their cost in overall benefits to the city, averaging $273 per tree.
• Trees help cut energy consumption by up to 25%. Studies indicate that as few as 3 additional trees planted around each building in the United States could save our country $2 billion, annually, in energy costs.
• Having trees boosts property values across your community. Properly placed trees can increase property values from 7-21%, and buildings in wooded areas rent more quickly and tenants stay longer.
• Trees facilitate building stronger ties to your neighborhood and community. Trees and green spaces directly correlate to greater connections to the neighborhood and neighbors.

Honor your community and demonstrate your commitment to a healthier environment through Arbor Day celebrations and Tree City USA recognition.

Tree City USA Qualifications

In order to qualify as a Tree City USA community, a township must meet 4 standards established by The Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters. These standards were established to ensure that every qualifying community would have a viable tree management plan and program. It is important to note that they were also designed so that no community would be excluded because of size.

To qualify, the city must have:

• A tree board or department
• A tree care ordinance
• A community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita
• An Arbor Day observance and proclamation

Click here to the Arbor Day event page and ready more about Radnor Township's Tree City USA Awards. 

Department Presentations