Don Guanella park's future
Summary
Speakers repeatedly blasted council over the long-idle Don Guanella property in Marple, including lights left on. Vice Chair Reuther countered that the Little Flower park went undeveloped for ten years under prior ownership, while the county has built a walking path and parking at Don Guanella in under five years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Utilities at vacant county buildings drew taxpayer complaints; a CDBG-funded water service project at the adjacent park was approved.
Residents near the park if development continues; the community garden will serve park users.
Residents frustrated by the vacant property and perceived wasted utility spending.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Council - Feb 18, 2026
Speakers repeatedly blasted council over the long-idle Don Guanella property in Marple, including lights left on. Vice Chair Reuther countered that the Little Flower park went undeveloped for ten years under prior ownership, while the county has built a walking path and parking at Don Guanella in under five years.
County Council - Jan 7, 2026
Gary Ryder of Marple Township again pressed Council to take action on the Don Guanella property, the largest park in the county, saying he'll keep coming to meetings until something is done with the dilapidated buildings he can see from his porch.
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