About us

Our vision is to build & promote spaces that connect people to the city and each other.

ONCOR Coalition working on the Battery Park playground

Our mission

Promote positive relationships of all ages through community-based educational programs and recreational opportunities

ONCOR was created by several enthusiasts who live in Old New Castle. Join us and share your ideas for outdoor experiences that foster community.

October 2022

ONCOR’s Playground QR Survey invited parents to give us feedback on the kinds of equipment they’d like to see in their neighborhood park.

March 2022

ONCOR’s open house at the New Castle Library encouraged families to select the best equipment for their neighborhood playground.

June 2022

The City Counsel creates the New Castle Playground Subcommittee and appoints ONCOR members to the subcommittee.

June 2022

Elected officials support the New Castle Battery Park Playground by including $100k in the 2023 Bond Bill.

November 2022

DNREC awards the City of New Castle $60k for the Battery Park playground to build accessible playground paths and fund more fun equipment.

October 2023

ONCOR’s neighbors and official representatives joined together to open the new Battery Park playground.

Become part of our community’s story.

Our team

Suzanne Swift

President

Steven Foltz

Secretary

Lindsay Miller

Treasurer

Judy Guttenplan

Vice President

Brian Mattaway

Nermin Zubaca

Elizabeth Lewis

Andre Jerry

Peggy Bradley

Dwayne Foster

Carol Kaspin

Nick Wright

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