Outsiders joined the steelworkers in buying homes, and shopped in what was then a novel concept, a shopping center, also built by Danherst. Recreational opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking and golf complete d the development. Thirty years later the County of Bucks and its Department of Parks and Recreation became the recipient of those recreational facilities and the 220 acres in which they are located. Because it can be played in 2 to 2 hours, the 9 hole Oxford Valley golf course is popular with beginners, casual players and even ardent enthusiasts who zip in and out quickly. Fifty thousand rounds were played during 1998.
Affordable memberships are available which provide for reduced greens fees.
The golf course is managed and maintained, under contract with the County parks Department by Van Holbert, and experienced course manager and groundskeeper. He employs a grounds crew and clubhouse staff dedicated to keeping the services to the golfers and the course itself up to superior performance levels. Lockers and restrooms are available, snacks and golf balls can be purchased, and pull carts and clubs can be rented. As a course constructed in a flood plain, its maintenance presents unique and difficult problems. The frequent flooding confounds any attempt to mow on a regular schedule, as soft, spongy fairways would be rutted if moving tractors traversed wet grounds.