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Community Corner

Walks with Briar Bush

Our staff members join Abington Township Commissioners to lead these relaxed strolls through local natural areas, interesting neighborhoods and places you may have never visited. Meet new people, explore new places and just enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Please note meeting location for each walk.


Commissioner Spiegelman, Florey Lane Complex
Saturday, March 16, 9-10:30am


Just what happens at the Abington Township Complex on Florey Lane? What does Public Works actually do? Did you know that there is a fire training center in the heart of Abington- Abington Township Fire Department Fire Training Facility? Commissioner Spiegelman from Ward 11 will reveal some of the inner workings of our Township.

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Commissioner Wachter in Lorimer Park
Saturday, April 27, 2013, 9-10:30am


What do the Saturday Evening Post, Harper's Bazaar, and the Lenape Indians have to do with Abington? Find out when you join us for a walk through a portion of the 230 acres in Lorimer Park.  Commissioner Robert Wachter of Ward 2 will lead us through this beautiful oasis which is part of the Montgomery County Park System. Regional Manager Scott Morgan will join us. Meet at the parking lot on Moredon Road.

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Commissioner Kalinoski in Penbryn Park
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 9-10:30 am


Learn some interesting facts about the North Hills area while we take a walk through Penbryn Park with Ward 6 commissioner Steve Kalinoski.  Steve is a life-long resident of the area and has interesting history to share.  Meet at Penbryn Park's parking lot at the end of Edgerton Avenue off Mount Carmel Avenue.


Commissioner Luker and Commissioner Myers
Saturday, June 22, 2013 9-10:30 am


Commissioners Wayne Luker and Peggy Myers will host our walk as we tour the facilities in Crestmont Park, Rubicam Park and Evergreen Manor Park, and hear what great things the Police Athletic League is doing with the youth in Abington.  Meet in the parking lot of Crestmont Park on Old Welsh Road between Cummings and Reservoir Avenues.


Commissioner Jim Ring in Roychester Park
Saturday, August 10, 2013, 9-10:30 am


Learn the history of the recently renovated Roychester Community House, see the new Memorial Garden in honor of those serving in our military, and check-out the improvements local youth have made to the head of Sandy Run.  Meet in the Community House parking lot at Parkview and Harding Avenues.

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