Monthly WYTC meetings

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 March for Parks

Team up for the annual March for Parks on ​Saturday, March 21, 2020!

Marches will be held at TWO locations in 2020:

• Twin Lakes Park - Lower Lake
• Murrysville Sport Zone Arena (4491 School Road South, Murrysville)
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What is the March for Parks?
The March for Parks (MFP) is an annual event organized by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation, to have fun while raising funds for park improvements. Funds raised are used to match state and foundation grants, and to leverage other funding from a variety of sources.  They have supported substantial improvements to Westmoreland County parks and trails, including construction of an amphitheater, dog park, winter sports area, Boundless Playground, skate park, dek hockey rink, and trails.

How does the MFP work?
Participants can collect donations before the March, either individually or as a member of a team.  Many people form teams by organizing friends and family, school/sport/place of worship/work or community groups, or in memory of a loved one.  There is friendly competition for recognition as a top fundraising team.  Donations may be mailed in, or collected on the morning of the March. Even if you prefer not to march at the event, there will be lots of fun  activities for everyone to enjoy—booths &  exhibits, kids activities, raffle items, music, games, snacks, and more! 

What projects are we fundraising for?
Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation is planning lots of new projects in your neighborhood, such as:

• Westmoreland Heritage Trail – closing the “middle gap” from Export to Delmont, land acquisition, planning, construction, and maintenance along the trail
• Twin Lakes Park – improvements to the Dog Park to include a second entrance, renovating lake walls and pathways for improved fishing and walking
• Northmoreland Park Master Plan projects
• All Parks – improvements to playgrounds, renovating restrooms to become flushable, resurfacing parking lots and roadways

 Sponsored by West Newton Fox's Pizza. 

Proceeds benefit YRT/GAP trail maintenance.

• 10K at 9:00 AM
  Short sleeve shirt guaranteed to all registered by 4/25/2020» $20.00 registration (through 4/14 at 11:59 PM EST)
  » $10.00 registration - ages 10 & under (through 5/13 at 11:59 PM EST)
  » $25.00 registration (4/14 at 11:59 PM EST through 5/13 at 11:59 PM EST)
  » Race Day Registration $25
  10K Registration
  
• 5K at 9:05 AM
  Short sleeve shirt guaranteed to all registered by 4/25/2020» $20.00 registration (through 4/14 at 11:59 PM EST)
  » $10.00 registration - ages 10 & under (through 5/13 at 11:59 PM EST)
  » $25.00 registration (4/14 at 11:59 PM EST through 5/13 at 11:59 PM EST)
  » Race Day Registration $25
  5K Registration
  
• Family 2-Mile Fun Walk at 9:00 AM
  Short sleeve shirt guaranteed to all registered by 4/25/2020» $15.00 registration (through 4/14 at 11:59 PM EST)
  » $10.00 registration - ages 10 & under (through 5/13 at 11:59 PM EST)
  » $20.00 registration (4/14 at 11:59 PM EST through 5/13 at 11:59 PM EST)
  » Race Day Registration $20
  Family 2-Mile Fun Walk Registration

Registration can also be accomplished by downloading the registration form, (see below).  Registration forms are also available at the West Newton Station and Walk In registration will be open on race day in at the West Newton Station registration area starting at 8:00 am.

WYTC: 724-872-5586

 Stop by the Visitor’s Center in West Newton for free hot dogs and refreshments and get to know your trail neighbors. Find out what the West Newton Station has to offer you and meet the volunteers who make this resource possible for all GAP visitors.

If you join, you may be able to win a bag of Trail goodies!

 Join us for a fun-filled morning at the GAP-Westmoreland Yough Trail – on Labor Day-West Newton Trail Head