Quann Park gets $ 92,500 state grant

MALVERN » State Rep. Kristine Howard, D- 167th, of Malvern, announced Friday that the Horace J. Quann Memorial Park in Malvern Borough has received a $ 92,500 grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

The grant money will be used to support the construction of a pedestrian walkway and stormwater management measures, installation of fencing and ADA access, and enhancements of the park’s landscaping and other related site improvements.

“Quann Park is a beloved community site in Malvern Borough, where people from all walks of life can gather to participate in a variety of athletic activities,” Howard said. “I’m glad this money will open up the space for walkers and provide ADA access so that more people can enjoy this wonderful park.”

Horace J. Quann Memorial Park is 1.6 acres and is known as an active recreation area for residents. It supports baseball and basketball and has an open space for volleyball and other activities. It is located at First and Warren avenues, across from Malvern Borough Hall.

The money is from DCNR’s 2020 Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants. The DCNR Recreation and Conservation grant program is funded with a variety of state and federal funding sources including, the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund ( Key 93) which includes KeyCommunity and Key- Land Trust; the Environmental Stewardship Fund; the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund; Pennsylvania Trails fund ( a federal source); Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program; and the ATV Restricted Management Account Fund.