C:Alverthorpe

A central attraction of Alverthorpe Park is the scenic lake, which once featured paddle boats for children and families. The high cost for liability insurance precludes the activity now, but the park remains a vital part of the community.

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Alverthorpe Park

Year-round Activities:
Par-3 Golf, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Playground, Fishing

Summer-only Activities:
Miniature Golf, Wading Pool, Camping

Rentals:
Picnic Shelter, Pre-School Area, Picnic Tables

mapDownload a PDF with a general layout of the park, that includes entrances, parking, walking and running trails, ball fields and other activities.

 Visit the Alverthorpe's web site:
Abington.org

Contact Alverthorpe Park's Recreation Supervisor Jessica Tholey:
Phone: 215-884-6538
Email: alverthorpeprk@comcast.net


Address: Jenkintown Road & Forrest Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Visit Google Maps and get directions from your home to the Park. 

photo archiveAbington Township's 1962 Annual Report described the park on the day of the dedication: "A magnificent 54-acre area, which has been called one the finest municipal parks in the nation. Former U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower showed delight at facilities of Alverthorpe Park during tour with land donors Mr. & Mrs. Lessing Rosenwald. Abington Township Board of Commissioners President William H. Yost and Leon Clemmer, chairman of the Citizen's Advisory Committee for Alverthorpe Park (left)."

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