Day Trip | Animal Planet EXPO

If you are anywhere near Chester County, this looks like a fun trip to make on Saturday, May 31st!

Animal Planet is coming to Hibernia Park in Coatesville!

Not only will the EXPO activities include fun for the kids, but there will be doggie clean up stations and a dog play area!

Jeff Corwin is going to be there from 12noon – 2:00pm, I’m sure he’ll be there to sign autographs!

Here are the important details – hope to see you there!

• FREE !
• Hibernia Park; 1 Park Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320. Click Here for Directions.
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Moonbounces, Facepainting, Animals, Slides, Videos, Photo Ops, and more!

Kennett Square Charity Run/Walk

It’s always fun to get out into the different communities in and around West Philadelphia Suburbs! Today, my daughter (19) ran a 5K in Kennett Square.

Her personal trainer, Dave, from Old School Fitness in Exton, encouraged her to come out for the run. I’m so glad he did! My other two daughters (21 & 5) and I tagged along.  Because we had Little One with us, we opted for the 1-mile Fun Walk, they even had a ribbon for finishers (Little One was quite pleased).

Daughter, 19 did a great job, I was so proud! I thought it was her first, but she reminded me she ran in Downingtown’s Good Neighbor Day Run, held annually on July 4th. 

If you have never participated in an organized walk or run – get out there and give it a shot! Especially in the small towns around the area that host these special events. Usually they are raising money for charities or other causes.  It feels good to be with such a large group of people getting their feet moving!

I’m the loud one at the finish line cheering as the runners enter the shoot. I’ve volunteered at runs before, and even co-chaired one for a couple of years. People appreciate the yells of encouragement, so I hear. (Yes, Daughter was quite embarassed).

On another note… .The Historic Downtown of Kennett is so quaint and cozy, despite the smell of mushroom farms around the area   Today was no different.  We even stopped at a local townspot, Sunrise Cafe & Tea Room, to eat brunch. Quite tasty I must say!

Kennett Square is located approximately 60 minutes West of Philadelphia. If you are considering a move to Kennett Square; Chester County, PA. I’d love to help!

East Brandywine Community Park

I hope I can feature neighborhood parks on West of Philly Burbs from time to time, there are so many gorgeous ones around!

This morning, I chose East Brandywine Township Community Park for my exercise walk. I loved it because the trails winded in and out and around about. It wasn’t just around in a circle a few times.

If you live around the Downingtown, Guthresville, Glenmoore area (or if you are considering a move to this part of Chester County) be sure and come by for a visit if you haven’t already.

LittleOne4 enjoys the playground! There are two playgrounds, picnic pavilions, walking trails, soccer fields, baseball field, tennis courts – complete with restrooms!

I was quite impressed with the massive construction going on as I rounded the trail on the far side; it appeared to be more soccer fields! What do you do when you want to know? Call or email East Brandywine Township – their response time is record! I received an email from Mr. VanLew in no time!

“The Township is installing 2 soccer fields and 2 baseball fields. Along with the fields is an extension of the walking trail and enlarging the parking area. This project has been in the planning stages for many months and is expected to be completed within the next few weeks”  Matthew VanLew, E Brandywine Township.

But guess what else I learned? The fields can not be used for a couple of years to allow the new grass to become established. It’s their “rest” time. Hopefully we’ll have some obedient township members & visitors cause those fields will look yummy!

There were some other additions the Township wanted to include, however the bids came in higher than expected, so they had to delete the pavilion, restrooms, and dugouts for the time being. “They are expected to be included in the budget within the next two years in order to complete this portion of our park project,” said Mr. VanLew.

Mr. VanLew also included a plot plan of the new addition, please email me for a copy. East Brandywine Community Park; 436 Dilworth Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335.