Norristown's Park(ing) Day Creates Mini Parks Out Of Pavement

NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County is helping to host a unique event to raise awareness for public space in several local municipalities, including Norristown.

During National Parking Day, citizens take a parking space in town and turn it into a temporary mini public park. The day is part of a global initiative challenging citizens to reevaluate the way they see public spaces and how they can be utilized.

The event will take place on Friday, Sept. 20. Five different spaces will be transformed in front of the Montgomery County Courthouse on Swede Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Each spot will have a different focus:

• A "Kindess Rock" station will be set up by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. Visitors will have the chance to create a rock with a positive message that can change someone's life.
• The Planning Commission will have two spaces with themes of residential agriculture and recycling. There will be an observation hive, a mason bee nest, and a worm composting station, along with chances to pose for photos and create your own windowsill herb garden.
• The Norristown Recreation Department will pay their respects to the Norristown Eagles and Philadelphia Eagles with jerseys, colors, and candies, along with various Rec Center updates.
• The Department of Environmental Protection will have an educational exhibit on air quality, air pollution, and working at the Department.