Master Site Plan Created by Abington Area Joint Recreation Board a Reality

Responding to a survey of Abington residents, the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board (AAJRB) has designed a summer-long calendar of events for all ages. Most activities will take place at the Abington Area Community Park, which is in the midst of a makeover.

"The park isn't just getting an aesthetic and functional makeover," said 2008 Summer Program Chair Ashley Goff. "It's also getting a social makeover, as we put out the virtual welcome mat for residents and visitors to enjoy time there."

Planned events include:

Community Garden now a reality and featured on WNEP-TV Home & Backyard. Use this link to watch our segment (select Part 2 of the show): http://www.wnep.com/Global/category.asp?C=21510&nav=menu158_4

Lackawanna County Commissioners Mike Washo and Corey O'Brien, and State Rep. Jim Wanzsac led a delegation of AAJRB volunteers, municipal officials and project sponsors as ground was broken in late April for the Abington Community Garden.