'Pop-Up Park' Opens Friday In Doylestown, Special Events Planned

A pop-up park that has been described as a "fleeing urban oasis" will open Friday, Sept. 21 in Doylestown.

This is the fourth year residents have worked to put up the pop-up park in downtown Doylestown. This year's park will be situated at the corner of West State and Hamilon streets. It will be open through Sunday, Sept. 23.

The project is done in concert with the nationwide PARK(ing) Day, an event that began in California in 2005.

"These projects create an urban oasis in unexpected places, usually reserved for cars, in the bustling downtown," according to a press release from organizers.

Some special events are planned to celebrate the temporary park. Events will include morning yoga, children’s story time, activities by Busy Bee Toys, a kids’ concert, as well as evening music for grown-ups.

Here is the schedule of events (click here for more details):

FRIDAY

• Noon: Grand opening event
• 7 p.m.: Music, Cherry Lane Duo with Christa & Neal

SATURDAY

• 8 a.m.: Pop-up Park yoga
• 10 a.m.: Pop-up story time at the Park
• 11 a.m.: Fun with Busy Bee Toys
• 2 p.m.: Making Art with Michener
• 5 p.m.: Music, Faye Meyer

SUNDAY

• 10 a.m.: Kid's Concert with Lolly!

Organizers say the temporary park is a boost for local businesses. "Restaurants and shops near the parks have reported a 20-25 percent increase in sales during the weekend-long event," organizers said in the announcement.

Jasmine Craig, a Doylestown area resident involved in the project, said in the press release that the park showcases "how to do community well by transforming public spaces into beautiful and functional, community gathering spots.”

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