Welcome to Hoopes Park
WHO WE ARE
Established in 1872 as an arboretum for botanical research, Hoopes Park is the largest park in the borough of West Chester covering 16.2 acres. It provides facilities for tennis, baseball, a playground, picnic areas, flex use space for frisbee, badminton, volleyball and more. The park supports other activities such as walking areas and paths as well as children’s summer programs and is a wonderful resource for families.
OUR GOALS
Our goal is to improve Hoopes Park by:
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Restoration of existing facilities
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Adding new facilities that are consistent with the present & future use of the park
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Build local support and pride for this wonderful treasure
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Specific goals include:
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Improved tennis courts
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Pavilion upgrades
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Fitness trail equipment
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Tree and general grounds maintenance
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YOUR IDEAS ARE WELCOME!!
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NOW
STORY-WALK
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Created with the WC Library.
Look for the pink flags.
This is an activity to get kids
reading and moving.
PAST
THE PUMPKIN CARVING
WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
See the pumpkins,
and the kids and adults
who carved them here.
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OWL and BAT boxes
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May '23
New housing for Owls!
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June '23
New housing for Bats!
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Come to Hoopes, and see if you can
spot the new tenants.
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Working together we can apply for grants to improve the park's facilities, partner with WC Park & Recreation and set priorities. Become a part of the process to develop a long term plan for the Park.
