Montco 2040 Shared Vision_web_09_04_2014 RESIZED - page 52

SUSTAINABLE PLACES
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Central PerkiomenValley Park
This park, consisting of 464 acres, is a series of activity areas along
the Perkiomen Creek. Future improvements or expansions might
include:
■■ Filling in of gaps in parkland along Hollywood Drive and
Perkiomen Creek Road.
■■ Addition of fitness stations along existing trail.
■■ Cooperation with Graterford Prison along the Perkiomen Creek
and its tributaries.
Green Lane Park
This park, consisting of 3,062 acres, is a multiuse park centered
around two lakes and a reservoir. Future improvements or expansions
might include:
■■ Expanding trailhead parking near Ward Road, possibly on new
property.
■■ Creating a lower loop trail near Green Lane Road.
■■ Considering partnerships for an adventure course or similar
activity.
■■ Providing a greenway trail to Mill Hill along the Perkiomen
Creek
■■ Experimenting with pontoon boat environmental education tours
■■ Addition of fitness stations along trails
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
This historic site, consisting of 249 acres, is operated in partnership
with the National Audubon Society. Future improvements might
include:
■■ Development of a new museum and visitor center, including
renovations and upgrades to the historic structures.
■■ Upgrading the trail system.
■■ Providing a separate pedestrian bridge at Egypt Road to improve
the existing Audobon Loop Trail.
■■ Winterization of the pavilion.
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Central
Perkiomen
Valley Park
Graterford Prison
Perkiomen Trail
Perkiomen Creek
SKIPPACK PIKE
TOWNSHIP LINE RD
MYERS RD
BRIDGE ST
WARTMAN RD
TRAPPE RD
PERKIOMEN CREEK RD
RAHNS RD
BRIDGE RD
GRAVEL PIKE
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GreenLane
Park
GreenLane
Reservoir
PerkiomenTrail
GERYVILLEPIKE
GRAVELPIKE
MAINST
CHURCHRD
KNIGHTRD
HILLRD
LAYFIELDRD
DEEPCREEKRD
WALTRD
MARKLEYRD
REDHILLRD
WARDRD
BROOMSTICKRD
HENNINGRD
Closed
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John James Audubon Center
atMill Grove
Valley ForgeNational
Historical Park
Lower Perkiomen
Valley Park
Perkiomen Trail
Audubon Loop Trail
Schuylkill River Trail
Perkiomen Creek
Schuylkill River
PARK AVE
PAWLINGS RD
EGYPT RD
TROPPER RD
NEWMILL RD
POTTSTOWN EXPY
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