Northampton Municipal Park

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Northampton Municipal Park
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Type Municipal park
Location Churchville, Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°12′12″N75°02′34″W / 40.203287°N 75.042685°W / 40.203287; -75.042685
Area89 acres (36 hectares) [1]
Operated byNorthampton Township Parks & Recreation

Northampton Municipal Park is a municipal park located in Churchville, Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is 89 acres (36 hectares) large. [1] There are recreation and picnic facilities at the park in addition to an amphitheater.

Recreation

The park is home to a host of different sports fields/arenas for local recreation. These include softball, soccer, and baseball fields, a roller hockey rink, and basketball courts. The baseball fields host Miracle League baseball, which is for adults and children who suffer from mental and physical disabilities. [2] In addition to the sports areas, there is a playground targeted towards younger children. The park has walking trails and a butterfly garden. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Northampton Township Parks & Recreation: Facility Details". www.northamptonrec.com. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  2. "About". The Miracle League. The Miracle League. Retrieved 8 July 2020.