HISTORY OF THE WAYNESBURG LIONS COMMUNITY PARK
In 1967, the Waynesburg Jaycees approached the Lions Club about taking over the Community Park they had established in 1959. The thirteen acres that comprised the park—located next to the Central Pool along PA Route 21 just east of Waynesburg—was donated to the Jaycees by Dr and Mrs Grover C Powell as a recreational area for the community. Committees from the Lions Club and the Jaycees met, discussed the practicalities and agreed to the Lions Club becoming owners and custodians of the Community Park. The proper deed was drawn and filed and the Lions Community Park came into existence in the spring of 1967.
Since that time, Dr and Mrs Powell donated additional land, increasing the total area of the park to 21 acres. In addition to open space, the park today has three pavilions, playground equipment, a little league ball field and a playground area supported by the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors. Parking facilities are available for at least fifty vehicles. The pavilions are available for rent from mid-May to early October. There is no charge for use of the picnic area, playground equipment or other facilities.