Troops pick a park to adopt and then commit to a variety of service activities ranging from picking up trash to wiping down playground equipment and planting flowers!
If your troop is interested in participating in the 2009 Girls Go Green campaign, please contact Darlene Crouthamel and pick your park! She will make the arrangements on behalf of the service unit with the local townships and municipalities.
Local parks include:
Franconia Twp:
http://www.franconiatownship.org/parksandrecreation.html
Franconia Community Park
Nearly 50 acres located next to the township administration building with entrances on both Allentown and Godshall roads offers:
- 2 covered pavilions (may be reserved for picnics and parties)
- 2 baseball fields
- 1 soccer field
- 1 roller hockey rink
- 2 sand volleyball courts
- Basketball courts
- Playground equipment
- 1.65 miles of walking trails with exercise stations
- Winter ice skating
- Open from sunrise to dusk
Enos. B. Godshall Park
Located at the corner of Godshall and Lower Roads, this park remains in a natural wooded state. The park has a walking trail situated on 11 acres with a small pond and stream. It’s also available for public use from sunrise to sunset.
Branchwood Park
With approximately 25 acres located on Camp Road along the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek, this park is jointly owned and operated by Franconia and Salford townships. It offers:
• A covered pavilion
• Picnic tables and benches along the creek
• 1 softball field
• Lighted tennis and basketball courts, available until 10 p.m. Opens at sunrise.
East Branch Park
This small sitting park situated along the East Branch Creek on Allentown Road is perfect for a picnic or break from a walk or bike ride.
Banbury/MOPAC Trail
Developed through an open space agreement with the Banbury Crossing residential development and Moyer Packing Company, this trail offers 2 miles for walking and jogging located directly across from Godshall Park and continues through the Banbury Crossing open space.
Chestnut Grove Park
Located on Cowpath Road, this park will be used as a passive park for walking and picnics. The Souderton Boy Scouts of America Troop 461 has been instrumental in assisting the township with its development. Working toward credits for their Eagle Scout awards, the scouts have built:
• A walking trail
• A butterfly garden
• Birdhouses
Laurel Lane Park
Situated off Maple Avenue, adjacent to Spruce and Laurel Lanes, this park is comprised of 7 acres and offers a gazebo and playground equipment. It connects with Lower Salford’s park and trail system.
Lower Salford Township:
http://www.lowersalfordtownship.org/parks/
Alvin C. Alderfer Park ~ 420 Oak Drive (between Maple and Main Street) Activity is abundant with ball fields and soccer fields highlighting this 20-acre facility. New in 2005 are a pavilion and playground. (To reserve the pavilion, please call the township office.) Portable restroom facilities are available near the main parking lot. (Bike Path). No grills.
Bergey Park ~ 675 Bergey Mill Road The East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek provides a picturesque backdrop to the historic Bergey Mill Farmstead. Picnic tables and benches are provided for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of this 13-acre preserve. No grills.
Briarwyck Park ~ 315 Sturgis Road With the fishing pond stocked each spring, picnic tables and a small playground, this 8-acre park provides enjoyment for all ages. (Bike Path) No grills.
Robert Clemens Bucher Park ~ 411 School Lane This is the newest park in the Lower Salford Township Park System. With the parking lot accessed from School Lane, this 4-acre park spans School Lane and Park Avenue. The roller hockey rink was an instant success for hockey players of all ages! Basketball courts and portable restroom facilities are also available. (Bike Path) No grills.
Groff's Mill Park ~ 740 Salfordville Road If you're looking for a place to roll up your pant legs and sit on the bank and fish, you've found it! 31-acres stretching along the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek is available for just that. Picnic tables and benches are available. No grills.
Heckler Plains Farmstead ~ 237 Landis Road (Between Moyer & Morris Rd.)
This historic farmstead is home to a 36-acre park which includes a playground, ball fields, bike path, nature trail and pavilion (Please call the township office to reserve the pavilion.) Portable restroom facilities are available. (Bike Path) New grills just installed 4/06.
Kulp Road Pond Park ~ 170 Kulp Road (Corner of Gruber & Kulp) Trout are stocked each spring in the pond located on this 1/2 acre site. Picnic tables are available. (Bike Path) No grills.
Charles L. Reed Memorial Park ~ 155 Clemens Road (Corner of Yoder Rd) Honoring a Lower Salford resident and FBI Agent killed in the line of duty this 12-acre park includes ball fields, basketball courts, a bike path, playground and multipurpose court. Portable restroom facilities are available. The pavilion may be reserved for picnics by calling the township office. No grills.
Jacob Reiff Park ~ 775 Quarry Road (Corner of Upper Mainland Road) Home of the historic Jacob Reiff homestead and barn, this 73-acre preserve provides access to the Skippack Creek for fishing. Picnic tables and benches are available at the Upper Mainland Road entrance. No grills.
Dan Roth Park ~ 312 Maple Ave. (Between Maple & Alumni Avenue) The fishing pond is stocked each spring. Enjoy pure relaxation at this 2-acre park which also includes a pavilion, gazebo, playground and portable restroom facilities. (Bike Path).Grills are also available for use.
Ted Dannerth Memorial Park ~ 370 Broad Street (Corner of Broad & Oak) There is a small parking area off of Broad Street at the corner of Oak which faces a monument dedicating this park to Ted Dannerth. This park is the location of the Bullfrog Creek Riparian Buffer Project. This restoration has been a coordinated effort between the Township, Montgomery County Planning Commission, Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, Delaware River Keepers and Ursinus College.
Wawa Park ~ 599 Camp Wawa Road Pack a picnic or just relax on a bench as you enjoy this peaceful 30 acre park along the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek. No grills.
Salford Township:
http://www.salfordtownship.com/
SALFORD COMMUNITY PARK - TYLERSPORT
- Built largely from grant money, volunteer and Township labor, this 4-acre park on woods and fields leased from the Tylersport Volunteer Fire Co., has none of the noise of the Ridge Road traffic nearby. It has:
- 1/3-mile grit walking/jogging/exercise trail
- Playground equipment
- Shade pavilion with picnic table
- Open space for field game
BRANCHWOOD PARK - MORWOOD
This 27-acre park on Camp Road is owned and supported equally by Salford and Franconia Townships. It has:
- Four (4) tennis courts
- Lighted basketball court
- 2 picnic pavilions
- Small paved multi-use court
- Play equipment
- Baseball field
- Horseback riding on designated trail
- Public fishing
- Open space for field games
- Hand pump for water
PIN OAK DRIVE
This small parcel is primarily a neighborhood open space area deeded to Salford Township. Its minimal development includes a baseball backstop, a picnic table, and a swing set.
Souderton Borough:
http://www.soudertonborough.org/recreationandparks.html
SOUDERTON COMMUNITY PARK, Wile Avenue and Reliance Road
Maurice W. Foulke Bandshell
Pavilion
HOLLY'S HILL PARK, Wile Avenue and Diamond Street Nearly 4 acres of passive open space, located at Wile Avenue and Diamond Street. The site has paved walking paths, benches and a great view. A fabulous place to take a peaceful stroll. WILE AVENUE PLAYGROUND, Wile Avenue and W. Chestnut Street Located at the corner of Wile Avenue and W. Chestnut Street, this area features playground equipment for children and toddlers, a gazebo and picnic area. WEST STREET PARK, Located on West Street, south of Green Street. This park has 3 tennis courts, playground equipment and a picnic area. A small stream cuts through the park. LAWN AVENUE TOT LOT, Lawn Avenue and Washington Avenue Located off of Washington Avenue adjacent to the North Penn Water Authority water tank. This small park has some playground equipment and a skating pond, which is filled in the winter for ice skating.
Telford Borough:
http://www.telfordborough.com/park_rec.htm
Centennial Park located at Third Street and Church Road has one baseball field, one basketball court, and parking for twenty-six cars. Telford Municipal Park located on East Church Avenue at Washington Street has two baseball fields, two basketball courts, six soccer fields, a tot lot and parking for one hundred cars. Franconia Park located on Franconia Avenue between Branch Avenue and Third Street has a tot lot, picnic tables, and on street parking available.
Jacob & Mary Stover Park located on Fourth Street between Erie Avenue and Crest Avenue has a baseball field with night-lights, three tennis courts, tot lot and parking for approximately 25 cars. Telford Borough acquired this facility through the Montgomery County Open Space Program. Summit Avenue Playground located on Summit Avenue between School Lane and Grandview Avenue has a tot lot, picnic table with pavilion, and on street parking available. Telford Community Building located at 125 South Hamilton Street is the home of the Boy Scout Troop 14 of Telford with meeting room facilities and kitchen (handicap accessible). Tot lot located behind building. Parking available on adjacent lot.
Upper Salford Township:
No website available
Upper Salford Park
Shelly/Schwenksville and Salford Station Roads; soccer fields, pavilion, volleyball court, walking trails, tennis courts
Moyer Road Park
Saylor and Winner Properties
Orchard Park