The Inverso family: left to right, daughter Taylor, Jonathan and Tracy, unveil the new “Logeyland” sign for the inclusive playground. Tracy Inverso grew up a half mile from Clemens Park and says the idea that parents can bring their children there to play “keeps our little boy’s memory alive.” (Credit: Hatfield Township/MGM Photography)
Logan died from a rare disorder on eve of his 12th birthday
Not since Viola Clemens cut the ribbon dedicating John S. Clemens Memorial Park in honor of her late husband in 1993 has the park seen an event like it hosted on Wednesday night.
This time, 42 years later, there was another ribbon-cutting — to celebrate a series of enhancements to the park, including an inclusive playground, new restrooms, a new entrance, improved parking, and easier access to the Garden of Health farm on the property.
Hatfield’s Parks and Recreation Department added inflatables, face painting, and other kids games to the event, and hundreds of people from Hatfield and the surrounding communities came out on a beautiful night to enjoy the “new” John S. Clemens Park.
Cutting the ribbon for “Logeyland,” the park’s new inclusive playground, are, left to right, Hatfield Township Commissioners Jerry Andris and Shahidul Partha, Tax Collector Dan Reavy, commissioner Jennifer LoStracco and commissioners President Tom Zipfel, Taylor, Jonathan andTracy Inverso, and Board of Commissioners Vice President Bob Rodgers. The playground was named in honor of the Inverso’s son, Logan, who was born with a rare disorder andpassed away a day shy of his 12th birthday in 2022. (Credit: Hatfield Township/MGM Photography)“If you are a Hatfield resident, you know this is a meaningful day for us, as we celebrate the expansion of a park that has been wonderful to us for many years,” said Tom Zipfel, president of the Hatfield Township Board of Commissioners. “Now we’re making it even better for our neighbors and the community.”
That community also witnessed two extraordinary ribbon-cutting ceremonies. One for the park improvements, featuring John and Viola’s son Ken and daughter-in-law Arlayne Clemens. The Clemens family donated more than 20 acres of land for the park, which is across from the Clemens Food Group headquarters.
Hatfield Township commissioners President Tom Zipfel, left, speaks to residents during the Clemens Park ribbon-cutting ceremony. “If you are a Hatfield resident, you know this is a meaningful day for us, as we celebrate the expansion of a park that has been wonderful to us for many years. Now we’re making it even better for our neighbors and the community.” (Credit: Hatfield Township/MGM Photography)The second ribbon-cutting was for the playground itself and featured Tracy and Jonathan Inverso, whose son Logan passed away on the eve of his 12th birthday from complications of a rare genetic disorder. The inclusive playground was named “Logeyland” and dedicated in his memory.
“The idea that parents and children can say to each other after school, ‘Let’s go to Logeyland and play’ is something that keeps our little boy’s memory alive,” said Tracy Inverso, who grew up just a half mile from Clemens Park. Her parents and other family members still live in Hatfield.
Tracy (Cervi) Inverso with her son, Logan. (Submitted photo, 2022.)“Logan was a true superhero. Despite every challenge he faced, he lived with strength, joy, courage, and an incredible light,” she said. “He taught us how to love deeply, fight fiercely, and see beauty in every moment. When he was born, we coined the phrase, ‘Welcome to Logeyland,’ and today that phrase has come to life in ways we never could have imagined.
Cutting the ribbon on the new John S. Clemens Memorial Park are, left to right, Hatfield Township Commissioners Shahidul Partha and Jennifer LoStracco, Joyce and Ken Clemens, commissioner Jerry Andris, Arlayne Clemens, commissioners President Tom Zipfel and Vice President Bob Rodgers. The Clemens family donated the land for the park more than 40 years ago. (Credit: Hatfield Township/MGM Photography)“This playground isn’t just a space, it’s a symbol of what’s possible when love, faith and community come together. It’s a tribute to Logan’s resilient spirit, and to God who carried us. Logan’s legacy and joy will live forever through every child that gets to play at this playground.”
Hundreds of residents from Hatfield and surrounding communities attended the ribbon cutting, which also featured inflatables, face painting, kids; games, fire trucks and food trucks. (Photo courtesy of Hatfield Township/MGM Photography)The event was attended by all five of the Hatfield Township Commissioners, as well as representatives from state Rep. Steve Malagari and state Sen. Maria Collett, and the Montgomery County Commissioners. Both Hatfield fire departments, Hatfield and Colmar, had trucks on site and offered tours, and the Spuddy Buddy food truck provided refreshments.
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