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 restrroms

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