Warminster Township Parks & Recreation Department provides a series of year-round special events to all local residents. Pre-registration is required for some events as listed. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available for most events. For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 215-443-5428 or visit our offices at WREC@WCP, 1100 Veterans Way, Warminster.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
In order for our events to be successful, we are seeking volunteers who wish to assist. No worries about the time commitment – it can be as little as a half hour to multiple hours and on a flexible schedule. Let us know if you are interested by contacting the Parks & Rec office at 215-443-5428. Please be aware youth programs may require a background check.
ANNUAL COMMUNITY PARK PICK UP
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful by coordinating or volunteering for a community cleanup, any day, April 1-May 31, 2021. Volunteers are invited to clean up park & public areas in the community. Parks & Recreation will supply volunteer certificates, safety vests, gloves & trash bags (courtesy of PennDOT) to all who register. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department for more info: (215) 443-5428.
26TH ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY REGATTA!!
Sunday, May 16, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM @ Kemper Park
Parks & Rec and QUAINT OAK BANK present this hilarious family event for its 26th Anniversary! Rubber Duckies float ¼ mile down the Neshaminy Creek to compete in a race to the finish line. First 4 ducks to cross the finish win a cash prize. Official ducky number tickets may be purchased online or at the WREC@WCP, and Library.
TICKETS – $5.00/ Ducky or 5 Duckies for $20.00.
You need not be present to WIN!
PRIZES: 1st – $200 / 2nd -$150 / 3rd – $100/ 4th – $50
Pending COVID regulations, join Park & Rec for the “JUST DUCKY PICNIC” prior to the Rubber Ducky Regatta. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch and we’ll supply dessert with help from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, A-1 Pest Control, and Rita’s Water Ice.
THE INCREDIBLE EDIBLE VEGGIE CONTEST
July 19-September 24, 2021
Area residents of Bucks and Montgomery County are invited to participate in the WREC’s Incredible Edible Veggie Contest (formerly Heaviest Tomato Contest). If you have a ripe tomato, cucumber, zucchini, eggplant or squash and would like to enter it in our contest, stop by the WREC, Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM to weigh in your champ. A prize will be awarded to the winner in each category
FIREFIGHTER CADET CAMP
Dates: Jul. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2021
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: Hartsville Fire Station, 1195 York Road, Warminster
Ages: Persons 14 years of age or older
This hands-on program is a joint effort by all the fire stations in Warminster, Warwick and Warrington Townships to introduce young people to the Fire Service. Participants will learn many things including: hose rolls, carries and packing, fire hydrant operations, fire extinguisher operations, deluge gun operations, self-contained breathing apparatus, pump connections, and many other basic individual and team skills. Contact 215-672-9242 or President93@hartsvillefc.org for more information or stop by one of the fire stations on Tuesday evenings.
POPSICLES WITH POLICE PUPS
Wed, Jul. 14 from 1:00-3:00 PM
@ Hallowell pavilion in WCP
Come out to Hallowell Pavilion for a meet and greet with some of our policemen and their canine companions. An ice pop will be provided to all who attend.
CHALK IT UP!
Sat, July 24, 2021 from 10 AM-Noon
Artists and families are invited to join us at WCP to create chalk drawings. Each family will be assigned a square to allow for social distancing. Themes could include 3-D, super heros, nature, Disney, etc. Bring your ideas and creativity. Results will be posted on the township website.