Trails News

Trail News

Parks and Trails Volunteer Days

In 2022, our volunteers have logged over 400 hours on the parks and trails in our township. As a result, we have been able to remove invasive species from miles of trails, plant more native species than ever before, and maintain previously planted projects. These projects promote biodiversity by offering food and habitat to native wildlife, reducing flooding and erosion, improving water quality, and providing access to high-quality natural space in our community.

This fall, we plan to continue our work, but we can’t do it without your help. We have projects planned for September, October, and November. These projects require minimal equipment and zero knowledge. Our trained staff will work with you every step of the way.

Visit the current news section of the Haverford Township website for information about dates, times, and locations. You will be contacted prior to the event with information about what to bring and where to meet.

Pennsy Trail Extension

The long awaited work on the extension of the Pennsy Trail will begin early next year. The extension will include a pedestrian bridge over Manoa Road. The expanded trail will go from the YMCA on Eagle Road to the Llanerch Shopping Center on West Chester Pike. The new trail will provide pedestrian and bike access from the Llanerch area to Veterans Field/Skatium, Bailey Park, the Township Library, Middle School, High School and the YMCA. Look for updates in future HavaGood Times for progress construction.

Planning our Future

Brookline Park Master Plan

The Township Commissioners approved funding for a Master Plan of the Brookline School property. The old school was torn down to make way for a new park. The planning process will involve multiple public meetings to solicit community input for the park’s development. In a well-developed community like Haverford Township the chance to design a park from scratch is rare. Residents in the Brookline/Penfield area are excited to see a new park in their neighborhood. For more information about the public meetings schedule contact the Recreation Department at 610-446-9397.

Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan

Haverford Township was awarded a $100,000 grant as part of the Delco Greenways grant program. The grant will fund a Recreation and Open Space Plan for the township. The process will begin in September and be completed by next summer. Haverford Township has made over $3,000,000 in improvements to our parks and trails in the last 4 years with more improvements scheduled.

The plan will provide a blueprint on how to develop and maintain our parks, trails, and open spaces. This process will involve significant community input from residents, civic associations, trail enthusiasts and youth sports groups. There will be multiple public meetings and a community survey to hear what our residents want. For more information about public meetings schedule contact the Recreation Department at 610-446-9397.

Haverford Township Day

Skatium Stage

9-11am Newspaper Taxi’s 1-3:45pm Matt’s Machine (Rock, Pop, Soul)

Skatium Area

11am-3pm Portraits Joyce Lapp 11am-3pm Stilt Walker (Dick Rainer) Juggler (Jonathan Perry)

Skatium Area

11am-3pm Caricaturist Artist 12-3pm Face Painter (Nancy the clown) 1-3pm Balloon Sculptures (Silly Reba) 2:30-4pm Free Skating at Skatium

Schedule of Events

Brookline Stage

10am-4pm Bill Whitney 12-1pm Kids Entertainment (Janine Kelly) 1-4pm Waterfall

Brookline Blvd

1-3pm Magic Show (Poly the Magician) 12-3:30pm Train, Moon Bounce, etc. (Children’s Rides)

Brookline Fire House

12-12:45pm Haverford High School (Orchestra)

Yale Rd. Stage

12-4pm The De La Salle Orchestra (Big Band Music)

Haverford Township Day - Saturday, October 1 Supporting our Local Businesses To nominate a local business to be recognized go to our Haverford Township Day page under Parks & Recreation.

24th Annual

Haverford Township Day 5K Run/Walk

The race starts at 8:30am, check-in/registration begins at 7:30am. The race begins and ends at the Middle School. Pre-registration fee is $30 for adults and $15 for runners under 16. Race day fee is $35 adults, $15 for under 16. Register now at www.havtwp.org.