Brookville wins $307,500 DCNR grant to upgrade Longview Park

Brookville Borough Manager Dana Rooney announced that the borough has been awarded a $307,500 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to help fund improvements at Longview Park. The grant will be matched by the borough and partners for a total project budget of $615,000 to cover sports courts, parking and restroom facilities.

The announcement came during the council meeting on Feb. 3, where Rooney summarized the scope and funding: “This will cover the sports courts, parking, and bathrooms for the park,” she said. Council did not take a formal vote specifically to accept the grant at the meeting, but the award was presented as an approved DCNR allocation that will move into design and implementation planning.

Why it matters: the project aims to expand recreational capacity and parking at Longview Park, potentially increasing access for youth and community leagues and reducing overflow impacts on nearby streets. The funding amount — $307,500 federal/state grant matched to reach $615,000 — defines the immediate capital scope and will shape design and bidding steps.

What’s next: the manager indicated the award will be followed by design, permitting and contracting steps. Council previously authorized engineering, bidding and construction administration for other infrastructure items at the meeting, signaling a workflow the borough expects to follow for Longview Park as well. No construction start date was specified at the meeting.

Community context: Longview Park improvements are part of the borough’s broader parks and facilities planning. The borough also approved several event permits and a Head Start lending library for Memorial Park at the same meeting, reflecting concurrent investments in recreation and family services.