Open Space

Quiet relaxation or active recreation - enjoy it all!

Upper Gwynedd's open space provides a variety of environmental benefits including protection of water resources, preservation of biodiversity and wildlife habitats, creation of greenways,and support of recreational opportunities. There are over 800 acres of open space, both passive and active, within the Township. Different forms of open space serve valuable habitat, recreational and natural water management functions.

The Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve on Swedesford Road and Green Ribbon Trail along the Wissahickon Creek provide opportunities to experience the quiet beauty of nature, while our parks provide active areas for play and recreation.

Protected Open Space

Protected open space in Upper Gwynedd Township includes the following:

All the Upper Gwynedd Township parkland and open space land
The Borough of Lansdale's Whites Road Park which is located in Upper Gwynedd Township
The Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve
Land along the Wissahickon Creek owned by the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association (WVWA)

Protected Open Space in Upper Gwynedd Township

Land	Area (acres)	Use
Upper Gwynedd Parkland	121.5	Active Open Space
Upper Gwynedd Open Space	149.5	Passive Open Space
Lansdale's Whites Road Park	33	Active Open Space
Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve	234	Nature Preserve
WVWA Lands	49	Nature Preserve
Total	587

Inventory of Upper Gwynedd Township Parks and Open Space

Location	Acres
Gwynedd Square Estates	0.8
Sturbridge Lake	0.7
Stoney Creek Avenue	6.0
Beth Drive	1.0
Beth Drive	1.0
Jackson Street	0.8
Jackson Street	0.4
Dickerson Road	5.5
Mill Road	2.0
State Street	0.4
Brookwood Lane	3.5
Carmichael Drive (basin)	1.5
North Wales Road	7.7
Swedesford Road	20.0
Cardinal Hollow	18.6
Old Church Road (basin)	1.4
Harper Lane	5.3
Parkside Place Complex (park)	102.5
Acorn Basin	1.4
Collins Avenue	2.8
Hartley Drive	0.5
Lauchman (Dructor) WVWA	2.6
Whittaker Park (playground/open space)	4.3
Morris Road/Eagle Lane	2.9
Eva Drive	4.0
Morris Road (basin/open space)	0.3
Whittaker Road Park (playground)	0.3
West Point Park (playground)	2.1
Sullivan Drive	5.1
Crest Road	6.7
Flintlock Drive	13.0
Conwauy/Stirling	4.1
Garfield Avenue (playground/open space)	7.6
Stirling/Flintlock	9.6
Ivy Lane (playground/open space)	9.2
Sweetbriar (basin)	2.3
Forrest Drive Open Space	9.5
Total Acreage	267.4