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As Delaware County develops a plan for its 213-acre Delco Woods park, officials have proposed using the existing buildings of the former Don Guanella school for mental health services. Council members debated the plan at a meeting Wednesday and dispelled rumors that the buildings could be used to house immigrants. The county acquired the sprawling Marple Township property, formerly owned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, using eminent domain in 2021.
Prize Money Offered In Contest To Name New Delaware County Park - Marple Newtown, PA - Delaware County is developing the former Don Guanella site into a new park, and residents are invited to submit suggestions for its name.
Preserving the forest while creating recreational opportunities for everyone is the goal as Delaware County planners held their second public hearing for the new 213-acre public park in Marple Township last week.