Parks and Recreation board outlines spring–fall events including movie night and food-truck festival

The Narberth Parks and Recreation Board told the Public Health and Safety Committee on March 14 that it plans several new events in 2025 aimed at broadening park use: a family movie night in Norwood Park on April 26 (rain date April 27), a series of environmental talks beginning in May at Elm Grove, and a food-truck festival on Sept. 20 in Sabine Park (4–8 p.m.).

Rebecca Moore, a member of the Parks and Recreation Board, said the board is working with vendors and potential nonprofit partners. One potential partner, a neighbor-led nonprofit called Friends of Norwood Park, has not completed its nonprofit designation; Moore said the lack of formal C(3) status complicates on-site food sales. Director of Public Works Jeff Elligan said he had negotiated a vendor to provide movie equipment and licensing for the movie night and that food trucks will have to supply their own power and manage trash; the board is considering whether the festival site can meet power and traffic needs.

Committee members noted additional approvals needed if alcohol is served at the festival; Moore said she expects more detailed planning and a meeting with borough administration about permitting and public-works support. Staff said a meeting with the borough solicitor will clarify rules on engaging nonprofit partners for concessions.

Committee and staff agreed the movie night and environmental talks will be lower-risk ways to introduce people to Elm Grove and other park assets this spring, while the September festival will require more permitting and logistical planning.

The committee did not take formal action on the events but asked staff and the Parks and Recreation Board to proceed with planning and return with any permit requests.