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Wed July 14 - Fri December 31 Neighborhood Parks throughout Westmoreland County, PA 15601 US

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Neighborhood Parks throughout Westmoreland County, PA US 15601

Description

Brought to you by the Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation Alliance (WCPRA), the Park Hopper Challenge is a free, fun, family oriented challenge to get you outside exploring the local community parks throughout Westmoreland County!

THE CHALLENGE: Visit all of the parks and trails showcased here in the following communities before December 31:

City of Greensburg

Hempfield Parks and Recreation

Latrobe Parks and Recreation

Municipality of Murrysville Parks and Recreation

North Huntingdon Twp. Parks and Recreation

Penn Trafford Area Recreation Commission

Sewickley Township Parks and Recreation

Westmoreland County Parks. 

Explore, adventure, get outside, have FUN! Then, return here to login your activity and post photos of the cool parks and trails you've discovered! 

The WCPRA is comprised of several communities within Westmoreland County whose Park and Recreation Professionals work diligently to provide park and recreation resources for the public. Learn more in the "about us" section at the top of the page

HOW DOES THE CHALLENGE WORK?

It is really easy.

Go to the "Parks to Explore" tab at the top of the page, find a park, and go explore! 

  1. All you do is head out and explore the parks listed on the website or go explore other parks throughout Westmoreland County. 
  2. Do it when and where you want at your own pace.   Just go and have fun! 
  3. After your walk, run, hike, bike ride or whatever you decide to do, come back to the website and record what you did.
  4. You can enter all or some the following data.
    1. DISTANCE
    2. TIME
    3. VERTICAL GAIN
  5. As you keep coming back, the website will track your progress and you will be able to see where others are going, too!
  6. In the comments you can also post what park you visited...try to visit all of them!
  7. If you did something spectacular, share it.  If you found a cool stream, share it.  Let everyone know about all of the awesome parks and places we have in our neighborhoods! 

SHARE YOUR PHOTOS

As you are out and about exploring the parks, please feel free to upload fun pics from your favorite places.  Let us know the cool things you saw along the way so that the rest of the group can experience them also.   It's a great way to learn new things.

Simply go to the photo tab on the website and add them as you go.

NOTE:  The event administrator reserves the right to review and delete any photos that are not deemed appropriate for the general public so please only post appropriate images.

WHAT IS THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ALLIANCE?

The Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation Alliance (WCPRA) is comprised of Parks and Recreation professionals who work in your communities' Parks and Recreation Departments to develop programs, events, parks, services and facilities for your use. The WCPRA unites and supports area Parks and Recreation professionals and promotes parks and recreation services in Westmoreland County through cooperation, networking, joint programming efforts, and regional development.

Benefits of WCPRA:
Work with other municipal representatives to solve issues impacting the progress of parks and recreation in the County
Work together to develop new recreation facilities and enhance existing areas
Access the expertise of countywide parks and recreation professionals
Share resources
Exchange ideas, successes, and works in progress
Learn about new resources and opportunities within the County
Participate in regional development projects

Contact:
WCPRA President
Aaron Siko - CPRP
Director of Parks & Recreation
1132 Woodward Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
Office:  724-834-7232 ext. 144
Hempfield Township:     www.hempfieldtwp.com

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