Franconia Township
Franconia Township
Community Calendar

Park Locator

Laurel Lane Park Banbury/MOPAC Trail Godshall Park Forrest Meadow Park Chestnut Grove Park Franconia Community Park Branchwood Park

Franconia Township residents enjoy more than 100 acres of dedicated open space, whether by active recreational use, enjoyment of passive parkland, or walking along miles of trails. To see what's coming soon, view our planned park projects.

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
  • 2 soccer fields
  • 1 roller hockey rink
  • 2 sand volleyball courts
  • Basketball courts
  • Playground equipment
  • 2 miles of walking trails with exercise stations
  • Winter ice skating
  • 2 tennis courts
  • 1 football field
  • Concession stand
  • Public restroom

Open from sunrise to dusk

Forrest Meadow Park

Forrest Meadow Park Located on Forrest Road, this 28-acre park has several new features, with more development planned. Progress on this park is available under Township News. The park offers:

  • 1 multiuse field
  • ½ mile walking trail
  • Playground
  • A tot-lot geared to children ages 2-5
  • A play set geared to children ages 5-12

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.

Orienteering Course

This was also an Eagle Project done by one of our own scouts (Diego B.). The courses are located on Godshall and Lower Roads at Godshall Park in Franconia Township. This project features THREE courses to run. Download/print the maps, score cards, and answer sheets by clicking on them below:

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:

  • Frisbee golf course
  • Playground
  • 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.

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.

East Branch Parkl

East Branch Park is a small park located on Allentown Road along the East Branch Creek. This park is 1.6 acres and is basically a sitting park with a small picnic area. The scenery surrounding the park is extremely beautiful and is perfect for a small picnic with friends.

The Indian Valley Regional Planning Commission compiled a regional recreational amenities map listing various recreational outlets throughout the six municipalities that make up the region. Click here to view the map.