Lorimer Park

Don't forget to help us learn about all the different species within the park! Use iNaturalist to record your finds and submit them to our 2026 Observation project. Currently we only need 25 more observations to get to 200! Can you help reach that goal by the end of August? Remember the project is only open until October 1st, there isn't much time left. Follow our progress here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/lorimer-park-s-nature-observations-2026

Lorimer Park and The Pennypack Trail at the Moredon Road Entrance will be closed on 8/10 and 8/11 from 7-3. Abington Township will be milling Moredon Road from Old Ford Road to Pine Road.

Don't forget to help us learn about all the different species within the park! Use iNaturalist to record your finds and submit them to our 2026 Observation project. Currently we have 137 observations! Do you think we can get to 200 observations by the end of August? If you help, we think we can! Follow our progress here - https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/lorimer-park-s-nature-observations-2026

🟣Montgomery County has issued a Code Purple Air Quality Action Day for Friday, July 17. All County parks and trails will be closed to the public.

A Code Purple Air Quality Action Day means air quality is VERY UNHEALTHY for everyone due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke. All persons should limit or avoid outdoor activities. Pets and other animals should be kept indoors to the extent possible.

📣Guidance on Limiting Exposure

📌Everyone: Limit outdoor physical activity and go indoors to cleaner air if experiencing symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath.

📌Sensitive Groups: Individuals with chronic conditions such as heart and lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers, pregnant women, and people with limited ability to reduce exposure to outdoor air should avoid all physical activity outdoors

📌Keep indoor air safe by closing windows. If you have air conditioning and your system allows it, consider using the indoor recirculating function and/or installing a high efficiency filter. If you do not have air conditioning, staying inside with windows closed may be dangerous in hot weather. If you are hot, go someplace with air conditioning. Check 211 (https://brnw.ch/21x4c7w) to find a cooling center near you.

📌Be aware that an N95 mask can provide some protection; however, surgical and cloth masks will not provide protection due to the size of the pollution particles.

Check current air quality at https://brnw.ch/21x4c7v or on the AirNow app.

If you experience severe shortness of breath or chest tightness, call 911 or seek emergency medical care immediately.

Looking for a fun outdoor activity? Join the Abington Bird Town Walk with Liberty Bird Alliance, Tuesday, July 21, 8am-10am. Bring binoculars and wear good walking shoes. Meet in the Moredon Road parking lot, 183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, between Old Ford Road and Pine Road, entrance is on the south side of the road. No registration is required.
For more information: Contact: Jennifer Sherwood, [email protected].

Happy Summer! One great activity for the summer season is going outside. At the park many people enjoy visiting the creek and taking the opportunity to go fishing for trout or other species within our waterways. Remember while visiting to practice responsible angling. This includes providing space for others who are fishing, cleaning up trash, and respecting the waterway.

One issue that arises every summer is leaving behind fishing lines and hooks. This is dangerous for others who enjoy the park and much of our wildlife. Last year rangers saved a Great Blue Heron who was caught in some left behind fishing line. Thankfully, Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center took care of this bird and it recovered. We are thankful for our local wildlife center for helping this beautiful bird heal. Please respect the park and pick up things that are left behind.

If you notice an animal needs help within the park, please contact the Rangers at 610-270-0215 ext 3. If you encounter an issue at home, call Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center before you try to take the animal to them. Place the animal in a dark box and do not provide it with food or water. For more information visit their website - https://www.phillywildlife.org/