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Park Locator
Community Parks
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.
See what’s in store in at:
Franconia Community Park
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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
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Forrest Meadow Park
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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
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Enos. B. Godshall Park
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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.
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Branchwood Park
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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.
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East Branch Park
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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.
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Banbury/MOPAC Trail
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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.
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Chestnut Grove Park
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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
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Laurel Lane Park
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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.
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Mission Statement
Plan and oversee the development and improvement of Franconia Township
Open Space into active and passive recreation for use of its residents
and visitors. The Board meets on the fourth Monday of each month
at 7:00 p.m.
Ms. Elaine K. Feiss - Chairperson
Ms. Nancy West-Shelly - Vice Chair
Mr. Douglas Killough
Ms. Lisa Musselman
Mr. Kevin Nice
Mr. John Linsey
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