Parks & Recreation Board

The London Grove Township Parks and Recreation Board (PRB) was established to facilitate the development of Township parks for both active and passive recreational endeavors. Recently the PRB guided the development of the 125 acre Goddard Park, located at Route 841 and State Road.

The PRB also has developed plans for trails and bike-ways throughout the Township and currently is working to identify and protect green-way corridors, primarily along the Middle and East Branches of the White Clay Creek. As part of an overall network of multi-use arterial trails, the Board is working with subdivision applicants to design trail systems within each new development and connecting across the Township. The goal is to provide recreation opportunities and an alternative to some vehicular trips. These trails will be available for general public use.

Identify significant architectural, historical, and natural sites in the Township and to maintain a detailed inventory and map(s) of these historic resources including informational data appropriately classified. Create an awareness of the history of the Township from the Native Americans to the present day. Including their cultural, agricultural, business, educational and religious endeavors. Research and record the history of the Township and serve as an advisory resource for owners of historic sites involved with preservation and/or restoration. Prepare appropriate reports for the Board of Supervisors, as well as reports which may be requested by the Board of Supervisors. Cooperate with and advise the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, and all Township Officials and Agencies in relation to the preservation and restoration of significant historical structures, sites and natural features including the review of zoning and/or subdivision/land development proposals and building/demolition permit applications which have the potential to impact on historical resources. Consider, promote and with the approval of the Board of Supervisors, to apply for technical and financial assistance from all appropriate local, county, state, federal, and other agencies in the preservation of significant architectural, natural, and historical sites within the Township, and to report all related action to the Board of Supervisors. Prepare and submit a yearly budget to the Board of Supervisors for sums deemed necessary to carry out the objectives. The Historical Commission consist of a minimum of 5 members who must be residents of the Township. They serve a 3 year term. A member may serve on the commission for no more than 2 consecutive 3-year terms. The Historical Commission will hold monthly meetings and submit periodic reports to the Board of Supervisors.