Norristown Farm Park

Norristown Farm Park is a 690-acre property in Montgomery County with historic colonial buildings, farm structures, and open fields. Stony Creek runs through the land, and seven miles of paved paths connect the different areas together.

The land was part of a 7,000-acre area called Williamstadt owned by William Penn before Isaac Norris acquired it. Norris later sold portions to Pennsylvania, which became the foundation for the park as it exists today.

The buildings here span from the mid-1700s to early 1900s, showing mills, farms, and structures from the old Norristown State Hospital. They offer a glimpse into how people worked and lived across different time periods in this valley.

The park offers fishing areas with borrowed gear available and two picnic pavilions that can be reserved ahead of time. Summer concerts are held regularly throughout the outdoor season for visitors to enjoy.

The park still operates active farming operations while also serving as a public recreation space. This dual role is managed through a partnership between the state and Montgomery County, making it an uncommon blend of working land and visitor destination.

Location: Montgomery County

Inception: 1995

Website: https://dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/NorristownFarmPark

GPS coordinates: 40.13360,-75.35060

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02