Musical musings: The borough of Franklin Park, PA includes the lovely Blueberry Hill Park, possibly the one Fats Domino made famous in the 1950's era rock and roll song written by Vincent Rose and Al Lewis. The town's annual Festival in the Park is held here.
With a population of just over 14,000, pretty Franklin Park has 13
Musical musings: The borough of Franklin Park, PA includes the lovely Blueberry Hill Park, possibly the one Fats Domino made famous in the 1950's era rock and roll song written by Vincent Rose and Al Lewis. The town's annual Festival in the Park is held here.
With a population of just over 14,000, pretty Franklin Park has 13.5 square miles of land and offers a bounty of parks (including Blueberry Hill), major retail centers and recreational opportunities. Located less than 20 minutes from Pittsburgh, this community was founded in 1823 and was named to honor Benjamin Franklin.
Moving to Town
Franklin Park is a well-regarded community, so you should allow yourself a full month to find a place to live here. Be sure to check local newspapers, online resources and drive or walk through individual neighborhoods to get a feel for the spot that's best for you. You'll want to come equipped with a credit report, identification and access to bank statements, all of which your future landlord may request.
If you're looking for a new place to call home in Franklin Park, PA, you can find apartments for rent and duplexes for rent here.
Neighborhoods
Even with its small size, Franklin Park boasts two neighborhoods, each offering its own charm and amenities.
Mcaleer Road / Montgomery Road: Suburban in density, this community includes rental houses, townhomes, duplexes and apartments. Homes were built primarily between 1940 and 1999. Tree-lined streets and plenty of open space your thing? Welcome home.
Franklin Park Borough Center: Charming Sechlers Lake is located in this suburban neighborhood, as well as many shops, cafes and restaurants. You'll find the perfect single-family home for rent or townhomes here, primarily built between 1970 and the present. While a large number of homes are occupied by owners, you'll still find rental properties here, too.
Living in Franklin Park
So Many Parks, So Much Fun
Blueberry Hill Park is a prime spot in the community and includes an activity center, baseball fields, sand volleyball and a children's playground called the "Blueberry Patch." Youth football leagues play here, and there's a historic log home in the lower meadow. Linbrook Park offers 80 acres of land off of Big Sewickley Creek Road, with picnic spots, an obstacle course, a stream which offers excellent bird watching, two playgrounds and plenty of hiking trails. A feeling of being out in nature is the vibe of this spot, so bring your hiking shoes. Your family (and the squirrels) will love 25-acre Acorn Park with hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. Not so keen on the wilderness idea? Then come to Old Orchard Park, where tennis and volleyball courts share space with a pristine one-mile-long developed walking trail.
Pine Creek and two bucolic ponds draw migrating birds and other wildlife to the Mel Lubert Nature Reserve, located in the northeastern portion of Franklin Park. Like "fore" play? Try the Clover Hill Golf Course, with nine holes open year round offering an oasis of green space.
