Recreation & Community Happenings

Where to Find Us:

The Marple Newtown Recreation Office is located in Room 144 of the Robert C. Gauntlett Community Center in Newtown Square, PA 19073. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Community Center Use:

Please contact the recreation office (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 aided by the Friends of the YRC is now open most Friday evenings from 7:00pm to 10:30pm. The YRC, for students in grades six through twelve, is where young people can meet and socialize in a safe and supervised environment. Programs and activities take place at the Robert C. Gauntlett Community Center in Newtown Square. They include a weekly DJ, dancing, sports and games, and much more! Membership fees are $35 for Marple Newtown residents and $45 for non-residents. The daily attendance fee is $4.00. Please call the recreation office at 610-353-2326 for registration information and complete details. The Center is open through March 30, 2012.

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.

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.

MN Junior Tigers Lacrosse Registration:

Marple Newtown Youth Lacrosse will be conducting registration at the Newtown Township Building (Bishop Hollow Rd.) on January 6 and 13 ( both Fridays) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm as well as January 7 and 14 (Saturdays) from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Boys in grades 1 through 8 are welcome. First time players are encouraged to enroll as no prior experience is necessary. Games are played on weekends from early April through the end of May. Please visit www.mnylax.org for additional information.

Field Permits:

Local team and league use of Township fields (both Marple and Newtown) for baseball, softball, soccer, and other sports, as well as local public use for community events such as flea markets and art shows, are available on a "PERMIT BASIS ONLY." Applications for said permits will be available at the recreation office (room 114) in the Gauntlett Community Center beginning January 9, 2012. The deadline for submission is February 10, 2012. There are a limited number of fields and facilities so all interested parties are advised to apply early. Contact the recreation office at 610-353-2326 for complete details.

Field Permit Applications...

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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 further details.

MN Recreation Bus:

The Marple Newtown Recreation bus is now available for evening and weekend group excursions. Please contact the recreation office for fees and additional information.

To advertise Call 610-353-2326 for rates and information.