Montgomery County, PA · Neighborhood Guide
Towamencin
A tight-knit township with parks, festivals, and A-rated North Penn schools next door to Merck.
Towamencin Township is a home-rule township in Montgomery County in the North Penn Valley region around Lansdale, home to about 17,500 residents. It's a suburban community of residential neighborhoods and historic farmhouses known for its tight-knit community spirit, 77-acre Fischer's Park, and a year-round calendar of community events.
Living Here
What it's like to live in Towamencin.
Towamencin is made up of villages including Kulpsville, Inglewood, and Oak Park, and it balances quiet residential streets with active community life. Youth sports run through the Towamencin Youth Association, and the township's parks and recreation programs keep families busy all year.
The centerpiece is Fischer's Park, 77 acres of walking trails, pavilions, playgrounds, bocce courts, and a fishing pier. The community gathers throughout the year for Towamencin Community Day, a summer concert series, a classic car show, the Turkey Trot 5K, and the Holiday Lights Festival.
Families are served by the North Penn School District, one of the highest-rated districts in Pennsylvania, with 13 elementary schools, three middle schools, and North Penn High School, which is consistently ranked among the nation's top schools.
North Penn School District
Towamencin is served by the North Penn School District, based in Lansdale and rated among the top districts in America with 17 schools and about 13,000 students.
- North Penn High School
- 13 elementary schools
- 3 middle schools
Commute & employers
Merck & Co.'s West Point campus, its largest pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the U.S., sits adjacent to Towamencin in Upper Gwynedd. The site offers on-site child care, a credit union, fitness center, and cafeteria, and has expanded steadily in recent years.
- Merck & Co. (West Point)
- North Penn School District
- Regional healthcare and retail
Highlights
Why people choose Towamencin.
Fischer's Park
77 acres of trails, playgrounds, pavilions, bocce courts, and a fishing pier, the township's outdoor gathering place.
Community events
Community Day, a summer concert series, a classic car show, the Turkey Trot 5K, and the Holiday Lights Festival keep neighbors connected year-round.
North Penn schools
An A-rated district with 13 elementary schools, three middle schools, and a nationally ranked high school.
Did You Know?
Local notes worth knowing.
Towamencin is a home-rule township, giving it local control over its own governance.
The township's villages include Kulpsville, Inglewood, and Oak Park.
Merck's West Point campus is Merck's largest pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the United States.
Common Questions
About Towamencin
What makes Towamencin a good place for families?
Towamencin combines an A-rated school district, a 77-acre community park, youth sports, and a full calendar of family events, making it one of the most family-friendly communities in the North Penn Valley.
How close is Towamencin to Merck?
Merck's West Point campus is adjacent to Towamencin in Upper Gwynedd, so employees enjoy one of the shortest commutes in the region.
What school district serves Towamencin?
Towamencin is served by the North Penn School District, which includes North Penn High School plus 13 elementary and three middle schools.
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