The Park and Recreation Department is responsible for park facilities and recreation programs in the Borough of Doylestown. Find us on Facebook!
Dave Burger, Parks and Facilities Foreman/Assistant Director of Public Works
Dave is a proud Doylestown Borough native, having attended Doyle Elementary, Lenape Middle School, and CB West High School. With an Associate's degree in Management/Marketing from Bucks County Community College, Dave started his career with the Borough in 1993 as a part-time Summer Laborer.
After gaining experience as a Roads Laborer in Doylestown Township, he returned to the Borough in 2002 as the Parks Maintenance Foreman. Along the way, Dave has worked closely with the Shade Tree Commission and Parks and Recreation Board, while earning his certification as a Playground Safety Inspector. His innovative ideas and contributions to our community demonstrate his commitment to Doylestown.
Dave resides in Hilltown Township with his wife, Sue, and their two children Ashley and Ryan.
Caitlin Hernandez, Recreation and Special Events Coordinator
Caitlin is responsible for coordinating Borough community events and recreation programs. She is also the liaison to the Borough's Merchants Association, Discover Doylestown, the Doylestown Athletic Association, the Community Bike and Hike System, the cultural district, and other community organizations.
Caitlin manages community outreach, including the maintenance and growth of the Borough's social media platforms. She joined the Parks and Recreation department in June of 2023. As a former Doylestown Borough business owner, Caitlin has a background in event planning, marketing, and social media management/content creation. She graduated from Western Governor's University with a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on marketing, and is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
Important Links:
- Check out our parks on the Parks page.
- Borough Recreation Programs include summer arts and crafts for children, chess, tennis lessons from Bucks County Tennis Association, the youth fishing program, summer shows for children, and more.
- The Fanny Chapman Memorial Swimming Pool was opened to the public on a membership basis on June 21, 1927. The pool has been serving the community ever since.
- The pavilion in Burpee Park is currently available for rental by the public from April 1 through October 1.
- Doylestown Borough is a bike friendly community. The Doylestown Community Bike and Hike Network is a network of 16 miles of completed trails, shared roadways, and side-paths for use by bicyclists and pedestrians.
- Printable Parks Map