In March, the Municipality broke ground for the long-anticipated facility, designed with the help of the civil engineering firm to provide recreational and social opportunities for residents.
Turf-floored batting cages; indoor basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts; a social hall with a warming kitchen; and so much more will take shape over the next year as Windsor Township builds its community center. The 27,000-square-foot facility will be a place where families find entertainment, education, and connection, all under one roof.
On March 19, 2025, C.S. Davidson Civil Engineers Chris Kraft, PE, and John Rea, PE, along with Landscape Architect Jason Wolfe, RLA, joined Township officials and other stakeholders to break ground for the Facility. Residents should be able to begin enjoying the Center in spring of 2026.
A dream becomes a plan
The Township had planned for the Center since 2007 when a study identified the need for such a Facility, says Chris, the Township’s Municipal Engineer. Since then, multiple studies and public input have helped shape and grow the project.
Windsor Township received funding support from the state and a local contributor, including two Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants, a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development grant, and Republic Services Modern Landfill. These valuable resources provided the financial boost needed for the $13 million construction undertaking.
The Facility will serve as a hub for recreation and community engagement, with a gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. It will have a multipurpose room featuring a turf-style floor with retractable batting cages, allowing for turf activities, such as baseball, softball, and soccer. A social hall for meetings, classes, and private parties will be available for rent, and a warming kitchen for food preparation. The building will include offices for Township recreation staff.
Thoughtful site design
Chris, John, and Jason have seen the site layout evolve throughout the planning process. Initially, the Township intended to keep the three pavilions on the property, says Jason, which would have located the new building at the rear of the property with the sports fields in front, along Lombard Road. Over the years, the pavilions dropped off the plans one by one until the rear of the property became a clean slate with ample room for the fields and parking.
After careful analysis and public discussion, Jason suggested redesigning the layout and placing the building at the front of the site for better accessibility and aesthetics.
“Ultimately, we ended up moving it forward, which I’m happy about,” Jason says. “I think it is going to give a better product.”
The Center will invite passersby to their first view of the Facility along Lombard Road. Landscaping with tall flagpoles will enhance the front of the building, while additional landscaping outside of the Social Hall will make the space a welcoming environment for events and gatherings.
The Facility will include ample parking areas, double entrances, and two new rentable pavilions. The 19.28-acre lot that once included a defunct public swimming pool will feature new soccer and baseball fields. Tetherball courts will provide additional outdoor recreation opportunities, and there are plans for a future tot lot playground.
Chris, a Windsor Township resident, looks forward to having the center in his community.
“This will be a space for all ages to enjoy year-round, particularly in the winter months when indoor recreational options are limited,” he says. “I see firsthand the need for more community-focused spaces, and I believe this center will become a vital part of Windsor Township.”
Meeting community needs
Working closely with Windsor Township for decades, C.S. Davidson has provided engineering, landscaping, and design expertise, overcoming challenges such as site constraints and coordination with utility providers.
This project involved numerous moving parts, from coordinating land development and architecture to securing funding and meeting Township planning requirements, says John, who has served as Senior Project Manager for the work. He will also oversee and assist with the Special Inspections for the project, a building code requirement, necessary for the concrete foundations and steel framing for the structure.
“C.S. Davidson has worked closely with Township officials to keep everyone aware and up to date with everything moving forward,” John says. “We’ll be a liaison, if you will, between the day-to-day operations to both C.S. Davidson and the Township.”
Through the work of many subconsultants, including Cornerstone Design – Architects, Barton Associates, and ELA Group, Inc., and the design and oversight of C.S. Davidson, the Windsor Township Community Center is on track to become a cornerstone of local recreation and activity. With construction underway, residents can look forward to a premiere facility in 2026 that will enhance the quality of life in the Township for generations to come.