Lansdale Area

Lansdale Area

Incorporated in August of 1872, Lansdale area was named after the chief surveyor for the North Pennsylvania Railroad Philip Lansdale Fox. Originally part of 145 acres from Gwynedd Township, and 124 acres from Hatfield Township the borough has grown to 1,896 acres. The expansion of Lansdale is no surprise as the railroads played a key roll in the development of businesses, residences, and a transportation center. Lansdale Borough is actually considered a geographic center for the North Penn Region as it provides housing and job opportunities for the community.

Note: Several properties have a Lansdale postal address but are in reality located in the nearby Townships of Upper Gwynedd, Towamencin, Montgomery and Hatfield.

Lansdale Borough 2000 Census

Towamencin 2000 Census

Montgomery 2000 Census

Local Schools

• A. M. Kulp Elementary
• Bridle Path Elementary
• General Nash Elementary
• Gwyn Nor Elementary
• Gwynedd Square Elementary
• Hatfield Elementary
• Inglewood Elementary
• Knapp Elementary
• Montgomery Elementary
• North Penn Alternative School
• North Penn High School
• North Wales Elementary
• Oak Park Elementary
• Pennbrook Middle School
• Penndale Middle School
• Pennfield Middle School
• Walton Farm Elementary
• York Avenue Elementary

Recreation

Lansdale has a full-time recreation director who manages the Department of Parks & Recreation. The parkland consists of 125 acres split between nine major sites, plus several smaller areas. Some facilities include two swimming pools, fitness trail, and tennis courts . Little League sports are provided by a private organization.

Public Transportation

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) bus and rail lines connect Lansdale to Lower Bucks County, Eastern Montgomery County, and Philadelphia.

Shopping

There is a main street shopping district, community-style shopping centers and an array of small businesses to choose from. The closest shopping mall is the Montgomery Mall.

Public Services

Lansdale borough is provided public water and sewer services. There is a full-time police force, while fire protection is provided by volunteer organizations. Residential waste management is provided by privately contracted companies.

Other Resources

• Age Demographics
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• Environment Evaluation
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• Wealth Breakdown
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