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Council presses staff for clearer process after flurry of 2025 park program proposals
Summary
Councilors raised concerns about how the borough procures and approves third-party park programs after staff presented eight proposed 2025 programs; council asked for a written selection and approval process and scheduled several program approvals for the next meeting.
West Chester Borough councilors pressed borough staff to define a clear, written process for selecting, vetting and approving third-party park programming after staff presented eight proposed spring and summer programs for 2025.
Parks staff said the roster includes a mix of local and third-party providers that historically run well in West Chester; programs range from introductory golf (Skyhawks) and youth soccer (Soccer Shots) to Brandywine's summer camp, tennis and skateboard lessons. Staff said many providers ask to advertise and open registration as early as…
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