Our Accomplishments

• Occupancy of the Locktender's House, 1983
• Development of picnic area at Longford Road
• Installation of 2 canoe launches on the river
• Clearing portage from the river to the canal.
• Provision of sanitation and trash services.
• Development of area master plan.
• Nature trail and walking areas.
• Reconstruction of the Wastewater Weir
• Exterior restoration of the 1836 Locktender's House
• Restoration of vital water control gate
     Flume Opening at Lock 60
• Reconstruction of storm water culvert and original towpath
     at the 1st ravine
• Restoration of Lock 60, the only operating lock on the
     Schuylkill River
• Restoration of the Twin Lock Control Gate
• Installation of handicap-accessible restrooms

Awards & Recognition

• Phoenixville Jaycees
      Community Betterment
      Award, 1984
• 1st Place, Take Pride in
      Pennsylvania, 1987
• 1st Place, Take Pride in
      America, 1987
• National Register of
      Historic Places, 1988
• Schuylkill River Heritage
      Area Special Recognition
      Award, 2005
• Montgomery County
      Planning Commision Land
      Development Special
      Recognition Award, 2005