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| Green Lane Park | |
|---|---|
 Water pump within Green Lane Park | |
| Location | Green Lane, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Area | 3,400 acres |
| Created | 1998 |
Green Lane Park is a county park located in northwestern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.[1]
Most of the park's many recreational areas, spanning over 3,000 acres, are open from 6 a.m. until sunset.[2] Green Lane Park has playgrounds, campgrounds, and over 20 miles of trails available for equestrians, cyclists, and hikers alike.[1]
History[edit]
In 1939, 425 acres were dedicated as the Upper Perkiomen Valley Park by the Montgomery County Commissioners. Previously, in 1929, planning for a dam built across Perkiomen Creek began, although its actual construction ran from 1954 to 1957. This area, called the Green Lane Reservoir, was opened for public recreational use in 1959 by the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company. Recreational easement rights were later turned over to Montgomery County, which led to the 1983 creation of Green Lane Reservoir Park. The two parks were later merged into Green Lane Park in 1998. [3][4]
Events[edit]
- The Upper Perkiomen Bird & Wildlife Festival, an annual event promoting education on conservation and nature, was first held in 2012 and has occurred every year since.[5][6] It is estimated that over 3,000 people attend each year.[7]
Gallery[edit]
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Water pump near the Green Lane Red Trail parking lot -
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Green Lane Park". Montgomery County, PA. March 14, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Green Lane Park". Montgomery County, PA. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "History of Green Lane Park". Montgomery County, PA. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Roeder, Larry (June 21, 2017). "A Look Back at the Beginning of Green Lane Park". Town and Country. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Green Lane Park Reschedules "12th Annual Upper Perkiomen Bird & Wildlife Festival" for Sunday, October 1st". Town and Country. September 22, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Esposito, Bob (October 11, 2023). "Green Lane Park Hosts 12th Annual Bird & Wildlife Festival". Town and Country. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Alt, Megan (August 28, 2023). "Green Lane Park Hosts 12th Annual Bird & Wildlife Festival". Montgomery County, PA. Retrieved May 4, 2024.