Lansford Borough Council’s parks and recreation committee is gearing up for the America250 celebration.

A Freedom 250 Truck, which is an 18-wheeled mobile museum, will roll into Ashton Park June 18, if approved by borough council, Councilwoman Michele Bartek said.

She’d like to see the event include a scavenger hunt for the kids and the showing of the movie “National Treasure” to tie into America’s founding and the Constitution, Bartek said.

Families could come together, bring chairs and blankets to sit and watch the movie, and refreshments would be sold, she said. Bartek already purchased a full-size screen that could be used, she said.

The truck will be at the park from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and Bartek showed committee members a fact sheet for the Freedom 250 Truck, which can be powered by on-site electricity or by generator, if allowed.

The fact sheet shows the amount of space needed for the truck and its layout, and time to load in and out, as well as weight and clearances.

A fleet of six trucks will be traveling through the country, telling the story of America’s independence with interactive content, including a kiosk that allows people to sign their name digitally on the Declaration of Independence.

“I thought this was a great thing. It’s a great family thing,” she said.

Bartek also discussed getting bids for new equipment for the concession stand in Ashton Park, getting rid of the old equipment and getting new, more mobile food service equipment.

She didn’t feel the borough needed big, stand-alone pieces of equipment, saying they’re not a 24/7 catering business.

Bartek also discussed getting a grant for the pool area, which could be turned into an amphitheater or similar venue.

“A pool isn’t going to be everything,” she said. “I want everybody to understand that this town cannot afford it. It’s not to afford the pool; it’s to keep up the pool financially.”

At least one resident, Ron Peck, thought it was good idea to pursue an amphitheater because everyone could use it, and Bartek agreed.

“I’m talking about taking what we have now, and really utilizing it,” she said.

Bartek added that she’d like to see stumps from trees that need to come down in the park turned into carvings, such as a miner or a pick and shovel, to tie into the No. 9 Mine and Museum.

The committee also discussed getting mulch for the playground, recognizing a resident’s contribution to the East End park, painting the gazebo in Kennedy Park, rehabilitating benches and red, white and blue decorations for the parks that could be used for multiple holidays.