Flick, Yaw: Over $110,000 Awarded to Loyalsock Township Recreation Project

January 14, 2026

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Tioga/Union) announced $110,800 has been awarded to a Loyalsock Township recreation project through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2).

Funding will be used for improvements to James Short Park in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County. Work will include construction of an amphitheater and pedestrian walkway, installation of lighting and utilities, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements.

“I’m excited to see the upgrades to the James Short Park,” Flick said. “Loyalsock Township residents should benefit from creating more outdoor recreational opportunities like the added amphitheater and other added improvements. It was a pleasure to work with Sen. Yaw in securing this grant.”

“Investing in our local parks and recreation facilities enhances quality of life and strengthens our communities,” Yaw said. “These improvements will provide families and residents with safe, modern spaces to enjoy for years to come and I’m thankful to Rep. Flick for working with me to secure this funding.”

The C2P2 is funded with a variety of state and federal funding sources, including the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund (Key 93), which includes Key-Community and Key-Land Trust; the Environmental Stewardship Fund (ESF); the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF); Pennsylvania Trails Fund (PRT – federal source); Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program (HA); and the ATV Restricted Management Account Fund (ATV).

For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Rep. Flick’s website at RepFlick.com, or Sen. Yaw’s website at  SenatorGeneYaw.com.

Representative Jamie Flick
83rd District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Andrew Forgotch
717-772-9905
aforgotch@pahousegop.com
RepFlick.com

Media Contact for Sen. Gene Yaw:
Elizabeth Weitzel
717-787-3280
eweitzel@pasen.gov