Our mission
East Berlin Parks and Recreation, along with the non-profit Healthy Eastern Adams Rails & Trails (HEART) are working to fund a comprehensive master plan for a 30-acre tract of woods in East Berlin, known locally as Kuhns Woods. This parcel, owned by East Berlin, will hopefully soon serve as a new location for passive outdoor recreation and the area's first rail-trail.
Board of Directors
President, Ryan Sereno
Vice President, Jeb Anderson
Treasurer, John Schlaline
Having lived in East Berlin for 44 years, John brought in-depth knowledge of the borough, governance, development/zoning, volunteer campaigns, and the protocol needed for moving the park/trail forward. His deep connections with businesses, churches, institutions, elected officials, and community stakeholders were instrumental in establishing HEART and assisting in its work, research, and actions leading to the current initiatives at the municipal and county level.
Historian, Jan Hoffman
It was Jan’s vision in 2010 to begin the focus on a rail trail in East Berlin. As a resident of the borough for 38 years, she organized volunteers and led the initiative for the 2014 Feasibility study. Her in-depth knowledge of the history, East Berlin’s development over four decades, the Kuhn’s Woods land acquisition by eminent domain, and neighboring township involvement with properties along the proposed rail trail was instrumental in advising the Board of Directors and promoting the need for a rail trail and passive park.
Secretary, Shelly Livingston
As a 46+ year resident of Hamilton Township, Shelly brought insight to the Board of Directors regarding the lands/owners of property along the proposed rail trail. Her social connections with members of the township as well as the borough have greatly enlightened the board as it proceeds with an initiative spanning both borough and township. Her tireless time and knowledge dedicated to the community and its institutions have benefited many of the region’s residents from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. She’s our ambassador to Hamilton Township.
Lee-Ann Brown, Member
Having grown up just south of the borough in Hamilton Township and currently living in the borough, she is a young, active community member working to make East Berlin a better, pedestrian/bicycle-friendly community. Her expertise in construction law brings valuable knowledge of procedure, protocol, and process to the park, and trail land physical development.
Her knowledge and development of HEART’s social media platforms greatly get the community connected by way of the current digital/internet means and assures the board of reaching all of the region’s residents, businesses, and institutions.
Sarah Roberson, Member