Norristown Farm Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- pa.gov(610) 270-0215
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Montgomery County, in Norristown, Norristown Farm Park covers about 704 acres.
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, fishing, biking, and picnicking. Water access includes a fishing pier.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Winter sportsCross-country skiingPicnickingFishingBiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Fishing pier
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Norristown Farm Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Accessible Picnic Tables
There are single picnic table shelters located in the Pavilion Area at Upper Farm Road.
Picnic Pavilions
There are 2 ADA accessible pavilions at Upper Farm Road. Reservations are required through Montgomery County.
Fishing Access
2.5 miles of stocked trout stream runs through the park, most of the stream is accessible.
Loaner Equipment
The public can borrow fishing rods, reels, and an equipped tackle box to try fishing. Check in at the park office.
- A valid ID must be provided by at least one adult in the group.
- Equipment is loaned on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be used within the park.
- Park staff may be available to give brief instructions upon request.
- All equipment must be returned at the agreed-upon place and by the agreed-upon time.
- Gear will be supplied, but bring your own bait with you.
- Those 16 years or older need to have a valid Pennsylvania Fishing License.
- Know what you can and can’t keep. All fishing regulations must be followed.
There is a dedicated Bird Blind by the Farm Pond.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 2500 Upper Farm Road
Norristown, PA 19403 - Nearest town
- Norristown
- Coordinates
- 40.1460, -75.3418
- Phone
- (610) 270-0215
- parkregion4sp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Norristown Farm Park is located in Montgomery County just north of Norristown. There is currently one vehicle entrance into the park, located at the intersection of Germantown Pike and North Wales Road. From the Pennsylvania Turnpike: • Take Exit 333 (Norristown) • Follow signs for Germantown Pike, west • Go approximately 4 miles to North Wales Road (first light after railroad tracks) • Turn left at light heading into the Barley Sheaf apartment complex • Stay to the right, go through the main gate, and follow signs to the park office/visitor center GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 40.146 Long. -75.34176
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 14, 2026
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology