Veterans Memorial Park
Park
22 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Photo: User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia. · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Broomall
8% of Broomall’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 8% of Broomall’s land is conserved, about 166 acres. 145 acres are parks and preserves, 14 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
8%
166 acres · of 3.2 sq mi of land
Trails
3.2 mi
1.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
145 ac
14 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Veterans Memorial Park, with 0.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Lawrence Park
Park
9 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 5 parks & preserves
Veterans Memorial Park22 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
Kent Park9 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsLawrence Park9 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
New Ardmore Ave Park14 acres
DirectionsMarple Conservation Area6 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
166 conserved acres
8% of Broomall’s land. Who manages Broomall’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other or Unknown Local Government148 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits1 ac
Not recorded18 ac
Local Park · 118 acLocal Recreation Area · 42 acLocal Other or Unknown · 7 acOther Easement · 1 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1 acre is a conservation easement, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 15 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paxon Hollow Golf Club Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 33 | Unknown |
| Veterans Memorial Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 24 | Open |
| Lawrence Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 22 | Open |
| Stanfield Lane Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 21 | Open |
| County Land Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 21 | Open |
| New Ardmore Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 14 | Open |
| Municipal Land Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 7 | Open |
| Larchmont Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 5 | Open |
| Lawrence Park Swim Club Local Recreation Area | Not recorded | 4 | Open |
| Marple Conservation Area Local Park | Not recorded | 4 | Unknown |
4 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
9 places to go in Broomall
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Broomall
9 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
5Soccer
5Basketball
5Baseball
2Tennis
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Broomall: April to June and August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 43 | 52 | 64 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.7 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Broomall →
Next door
Broomall and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomall | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Marple Township | 8% | 1.8 | 22 | 94% | A |
| Haverford Township | 8% | 2.1 | 10 | 98% | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Broomall
Where can I hike in Broomall?
The longest trail networks: Veterans Memorial Park, 0.3 miles; Kent Park, 0.1 miles; Lawrence Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Broomall’s trails?
Veterans Memorial Park and New Ardmore Ave Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Broomall?
22,778 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Broomall or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 145 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Broomall neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →