WYOMISSING, Pa. – The Parklands Creek will undergo a restoration project to improve its public access thanks to a $250,000 state grant.
Wyomissing Borough announced Tuesday in a news release that it received the grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to restore about 1,600 feet of the creek.
The project includes streambank stabilization and riparian buffer improvements. Additional work includes new pedestrian boardwalks and trails, pedestrian bridges, ADA-accessible parking, landscaping, signs and other site enhancements.
“This grant maintains Wyomissing’s natural beauty, while also supporting our residents’ ability to interact with the creek,” said Wyomissing Borough Council President Kristen Gajewski. “Projects like this one help keep our Borough beautiful.”
Before the borough took over ownership in the 1970s, the Parklands were mostly agricultural lands surrounding Wyomissing Creek. Today, the Parklands’ wetlands and wooded areas are used for walking, jogging, fishing, birdwatching and picnicking. Walkers, runners and cyclists use an interconnected trail network.
“A strong parks and recreation system supports the residents’ quality of life,” said Interim Borough Manager Eden Ratliff. “Those investments are crucial to a thriving community both economically and in life.”
Additional project details and construction timelines will be shared as the project advances.
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