Together We are Transforming Olney Rec Center

Project Updates

The Rebuild team will share construction updates on this page.

August 20, 2026

Interior finishes are nearly finished. All of the rooms are painted. Plumbing fixtures, bath accessories, and water fountains are installed. Final doors are in place, and final cleaning is underway. All kitchen equipment and furniture has been delivered, which will really make the building come to life.

Outside, a new "Olney Recreation Center" sign sits above the main entrance. Crews are finishing paving the sports courts and pouring all the sidewalks and pathways. Goalposts and backstop netting at the track are installed, and the grounds are coming to life with newly planted trees, benches, picnic tables, and bike racks. Both playgrounds are complete, and the sprayground water features will be installed next.

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July 15, 2026

Inside the rec center, the gym floor is complete, with stripes painted. Cabinetry is installed in the kitchen and tech center. Interior drywall work and painting are underway and nearly complete.

In the outdoor space, all site lighting, including field lights, is installed and operational. The final track surface on the field is installed and painted. The playground and safety surface are complete. Next steps are to re-pave the basketball court and drive lanes, and to finish paving the sidewalks. Sample text. Click to select the Text Element.

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JANUARY 12, 2026

A major heating and cooling unit is now installed on the roof of the fieldhouse. Inside the building, construction crews brought in electrical and internet infrastructure, installed new windows, and completed water and fire safety connections. Interior framing work is finished, with additional improvements underway. Electrical and plumbing work continues, and masonry for the new ramp is in progress.
 
The field has new foundations, poles, and lighting, as well as drainage systems throughout to help manage stormwater. The west side of the site is prepared for playground equipment and new lighting.

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OCTOBER 28, 2025

Exterior brickwork on the building addition is now complete.

In the interior, the underground site utilities are fully installed and tied in. Work on the metal framing progressed across program spaces and corridors. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing work also advanced; this includes HVAC ductwork and sprinkler piping.

On the field, in addition to the newly completed turf, the existing field lights were removed to make way for the new foundations and poles.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2025

The turf field has been installed! Prep is underway for the water service on the field. The installation for the foundation and poles for field lighting is planned for October.

On the interior of the space, blockwork is complete, including the necessary mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Blockwork refers to the concrete blocks that form walls and other structural elements. Metal framing has been installed above the interior masonry walls, and to receive the clerestory (above eye-level) windows.

On the exterior of the building, brick installation is continuing.

AUGUST 27, 2025

The construction team has prepped the field to install the turf, which has been delivered. They’ve also poured the foundation to start installing the scoreboard at the field.

Inside the building, there is ongoing electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work. On the exterior, the masonry work and waterproofing are complete, and the team has finished the roofing prep. Brick work is underway. 

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December 2023: 

Pride Enterprises has been selected as the new General Contractor. Established  in 1996, Pride Enterprises is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certified General Contractor & Construction Services Manager Located in Norristown, PA.  

With a thorough site assessment complete, construction partners then estimated the rough costs associated with the renovations and replacements that would  be necessary. After reviewing the costs and the programmatic needs at ORC, the decision was made to demolish the current Olney Rec Center building and construct a new structure. The existing gymnasium will remain and will be renovated. The new Olney Rec Center grounds will feature an outdoor recreational track and artificial turf multi-sport field, updated basketball and tennis courts, new playgrounds, a new sprayground, and more!  

Click here to see the groundbreaking on 
September 30, 2021

 ​  ​​Click here to watch a recording of the virtual info session held on March 6, 2021 or March 10, 2021

Click here to see pictures from the open house on March 27, 2021