With an otherwise limited agenda for their monthly meeting last Wednesday, Quakertown Borough Council celebrated July as Parks and Recreation Month with a review of activities and facilities that serve both residents and visitors.

            "It's another exciting summer in Quakertown. From QuiNBy's Playgound opening up to the public, our pool renovation and ongoing improvements, and the huge list of concerts with record turnouts, there is something for everyone," Councilman Doug Propst said. Propst serves as chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee.

            QuiNBy's Playground opened to the public on June 16 and, according to Council Vice President James Roberts, has been extremely well-used since. The accessible, multigenerational playground is located in Memorial Park along Mill Street between 4th and 9th streets. The playground was designed with input from the community, including a playground design-drawing contest with students from the Quakertown Community School.

            Borough Manager Scott McElree noted to council that the playground is advertised as being open from dawn until dusk because there is no sufficient lighting to play safely after dark. A future resolution will enforce that schedule.

            Also located on Mill Street, the Quakertown Community Swimming Pool opened on June 18 and has also been well attended, according to McElree. The pool was closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and again last season for renovations. While some aspects of the renovation project will be continuing this season, McElree noted that there should be minimal interruptions for swimmers.

            The Sounds of Summer concert series at the Univest Performance Center kicked off on June 15 with the Happy Together Tour and continues through the summer. McElree noted that the final act of the season, The Hooters, will likely sell out their August 26 concert.

            The Free Concerts in the Park series begins July 17 with the cover band Little Nikki's Radio.

            Information about summer concerts, pool membership and other borough activities and amenities can be found on their website, quakertown.org.

            In other business, council unanimously passed three resolutions involving the disposition of older police records and evidence in accordance with disposition guidelines. Council also approved a resolution authorizing the Lion's Club to hold its annual Halloween Parade on October 16.