Here are your correct answers to the 2020 Township Wide Scavenger Hunt. Thank you to all that participated.
Where is the location of what once was the Club House at Riverside Golf Club? Recreation Building
Take a picture of the area where the dam was destroyed during Hurricane Floyd in 1999. Felix Dam
In what park is the annual Rotary Club’s Fishing Rodeo? Laurel Run
What is the last structure that remains from the summer bungalows along the Schuylkill River (in a Township park)? Red Brick Pavilion
Take a picture in front of the park sign of what was part of the merger with Temple Borough and Muhlenberg Township in 1999. Temple Playground
How many benches/player benches are there around Jim Dietrich Park? Look very carefully, but do not include any in the dugout at the legion field. 25 4 in front yard of farmhouse, 2 in the circle near the farmhouse, 2 overlooking soccer fields, 2 by flagpoles, 2 by pavilion #3, 1 by pavilion #2, 4 at youth baseball fields, 4 in dog park area and 4 soccer benches
Take a selfie in front of Muhlenberg’s off leash dog park. JDP
How many picnic tables are there at Temple Playground? 14 picnic table
What two organizations built the pavilion at Laurel Run Park? Rotary and Lions Club
How many flag poles are within Muhlenberg Parks? 4 Where are they located? JDP and 3 at Temple Playground. We did not count the flagpole at the Rec. Building, since we do not consider that a park.
How long is the walking path around the soccer fields at JDP to the closest tenth of a mile? .47 miles
Who was Muhlenberg Township named after? Henry Augustus Muhlenberg
Muhlenberg has some railroad history. Give us the location of both railroad stations located within the Township. Reading Outer Station and Blue Mountain Reading Railroad building
What restaurant is currently located where Gino’s Hamburgers used to be? Bojangles’ Chicken
Take a picture of the current condition of the Reading Fairgrounds race track. Fairground Mall
How long is River Road within Muhlenberg Township to the closest tenth of a mile? 2.42 mile (figure obtained from Road Superintendent who oversaw the paving project last year)
How many Township park and recreation areas are located along River Road? Name them? Four: 1-Laurel Run, 2-Pioneer Grove, 3-Kelly’s Lock, 4-Felix Dam
In what park is the event RiverFest held? Jim Dietrich Park
Bonus points - What year was the first RiverFest held? 2016
What is the inscription on the monument by the flagpole in Jim Dietrich Park? Dedicated to and honoring the men & women of Muhlenberg Township who served in the national armed forces during peace time and war. FREEDOM ISN’T FREE!
What store now stands where the original Fox Theater stood in Muhlenberg Township? Pep Boys
When was the Muhlenberg Park section of the Township first established? 1915
Riverview Christian Church was better known as what before becoming a church and day care center? Riverview Park Elementary School.
The Reading Drive-In Theater was located in Muhlenberg Township? What business is there today? Sam’s Club
Where is the bench located within Jim Dietrich Park that has the phrase “Enjoy the View” on it? Near pavilion #1, which is near the big red barn.
How many active parks/playgrounds are there in Muhlenberg Township? Do not count open parkland with no amenities. 10 Hyde Park, Reading Crest, South Temple, Stoudt’s Ferry Playground, Temple Playground, Laurel Run Park, Pioneer Grove, Jim Dietrich Park, Laurelain Park, Rail Trail. Laureldale Playground and Dominic Manzella Park at located within Laureldale Borough.