West Reading brings together outdoor activities, art, and food. The 21-acre park has walking trails, a 9-hole disc golf course, and a public community pool. There are 45 murals throughout the borough. The Farmers Market on Penn Avenue adds a diverse selection of food and drinks to the mix.
Park Trails, Disc Golf, and Pool
West Reading’s 21-acre park brings together a range of recreational activities: walking trails, a 9-hole disc golf course, and a public community pool. This makes park trails and disc golf distinct features in their own right. Disc golf is considered accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. The nine-hole course gives you a concrete framework for planning a round without specifying how long it will take.
The West Reading Pool is located at 475 Museum Road. Memberships are available to both borough residents and people from outside the borough. Members can use a children’s pool with a cascading shade feature, a volleyball area, and a concession stand. If the pool is important to your plans, check the membership details in advance. This lets you choose between a walk, a round of disc golf, and the pool as different possible highlights of your time in West Reading.
Murals and a Walking Tour
The 45 murals are spread throughout the borough. A mural map and a walking-tour guide are available to download. They can help you find your way if you want to take in the artworks on a walk. The map and guide help you familiarize yourself with the route in advance and include public art in your plans.
The West Reading Mural Walk starts at the corner of Cherry Street and South Fourth Avenue. From there, it heads west along Cherry Street toward Fifth Avenue. The description gives you a clear starting point and direction for the walk. The Mural Walk and the borough-wide total of 45 murals offer two different ways to explore public art: a specific route and an overview of artworks throughout the borough.
Farmers Market and Food Selection
The West Reading Farmers Market is scheduled for Sundays on Penn Avenue. Check before your visit that the Sunday market date aligns with your travel dates. The selection includes seasonally grown fruit and vegetables, sustainably produced meat, artisan baked goods, and organic breads. There are also pasture-raised eggs, cheese, raw honey, ravioli and olive oil, as well as roasted coffee and tea.
Fresh-cut flowers, herbal tinctures, and personal care products are also part of the selection. Cider, wine, and distilled beverages from Pennsylvania round out the offerings. The market brings food, drinks, and other products together in one place. Vendors may change, so the specific selection is not necessarily the same on every visit. If you want to set aside time for the market during your stay in West Reading, you can compare its Sunday schedule with your travel dates.
Recurring Events
West Reading’s Recreation Department hosts an Easter egg hunt and a Haunted Hayride. These recurring activities add event options to the year-round offerings described here: the park, art, and market. If you want to plan your stay around either event, check the specific dates for your travel dates. This lets you include the event as a separate activity without treating it as the same as visiting the park, taking a walk, or going to the Farmers Market.
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