Recreation & Community Happenings

Field Permits:

Local team and league use of public fields (both Township and School District) for baseball, softball, soccer, and other sports, as well as local public use for community events such as flea markets and art shows, is available on a "PERMIT BASIS ONLY." Applications for said permits are available at the recreation office (room 114) in the Gauntlett Community Center. There are a limited number of fields and facilities so all interested parties are advised to apply early. Contact the recreation office (610-353-2326) for complete details.

Community Center Use:

Please contact the Recreation Office at 610-353-2326 daily between 9:00am and 3:00pm for information on organizational meeting rooms, exhibition space and gym usage.

Youth Recreation Center:

The Marple Newtown Youth Recreation Center (YRC), a program of the Marple Newtown Joint Recreation Commission , will RE-OPEN Friday, September 26, 2008! The Center, designed for students in grades six through twelve, is where young people can meet and socialize in a safe and supervised environment. Located at the Robert C. Gauntlett Community Center in Newtown Square, the YRC is open most Friday evenings between 7:00 and 10:30. All students, regardless of residency, are welcome. Programs and activities include a weekly DJ, dancing, sports and games, and much more! Please call the recreation office (610-353-2326) for registration information and complete details.

Community Center
Meeting Schedule:

Valley Forge Chorus:
Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to 11:00pm.
Weight Watchers:
 Thursday Evenings form 7:00 - 9:00pm.
Radio Club:
 General Assembly meeting is the first
 Thursday of every month from 6:30 - 9:00pm.

Attention Senior Citizens!!!

Are you looking for activities to become involved in? Then why not join the Marple Newtown Senior Citizen Activity Center (SCAC). Activities include card playing, socializing, trips and shows. SCAC meets in St. Mark's United Methodist Church. For information contact Fay Morgan (SCAC - President) at 610-356-8773 or call the center at 610-353-3604.

Discount Movie Tickets:

Need a great gift idea? Marple Newtown Recreation is now selling discount movie tickets. They are valid at all Regal, Edwards, and United Artist Theaters nationwide. These tickets do not carry an expiration date and can be purchased in the recreation office (Room 114) of the Gauntlett Community Center. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable. Call 610-353-2326 for complete details.

Instructors Wanted!

Marple Newtown Recreation is always in search of good people with special talents and skills. If you have a special talent and would like to share that knowledge by instructing a class or just want to pass along a great program idea, please call us at 610-353-2326.