Ralph Morgan Park
Park
5 acres0.5 mi of trail
Tookany Creek Trail West at JW StationTookany Creek Trail East at JW Station
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto SEPTA lot
Photo: Peetlesnumber1 · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Wyncote
7% of Wyncote’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. The biggest trail networks: Ralph Morgan Park (0.5 mi). 7% of Wyncote’s land is conserved, about 36 acres.
Conserved land
7%
36 acres · of 0.8 sq mi of land
Trails
1.2 mi
1.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
38 ac
11 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Ralph Morgan Park, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
George A. Perley Bird Sanctuary
Managed by Cheltenham Township
6 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 5 parks & preserves
Ralph Morgan Park5 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
DirectionsGeorge A. Perley Bird Sanctuary6 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Cheltenham Township
DirectionsThomas Williams Park7 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsRobinson Park4 acres
DirectionsHarry S. Renninger Recreation Area2 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
36 conserved acres
7% of Wyncote’s land. Who manages Wyncote’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other or Unknown Local Government36 ac
Local Park · 20 acLocal Conservation Area · 14 acLocal Recreation Area · 2 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Williams Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 9 | Open |
| George A Perley Bird Sanctuary Local Conservation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 8 | Open |
| Edward Hicks Parry Bird Sanctuary Local Conservation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 6 | Open |
| Ralph Morgan Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 6 | Open |
| Robinson Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 5 | Open |
| Harry S Renninger Recreation Area Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 2 | Open |
Things to do
5 places to go in Wyncote
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Wyncote
Harry Renninger PlaygroundIn Harry S. Renninger Recreation Area
DirectionsPlus 4 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
5 named trails
Named trails
Unpaved · 0.6 mi
Trolley Trail NW side of McDevitt/Arcadia0.2 mi
Tookany Creek Trail West at JW Station0.2 mi
Trolley Trail Greenway Royal to Church0.1 mi
Tookany Creek Trail East at JW Station0.1 mi
Pitcairn Pl0.1 mi
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
6Tennis
2Baseball
2Basketball
1Soccer
1Football
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Wyncote: 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 | 51 | 64 | 73 | 82 | 86 | 84 | 78 | 66 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.4 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.9 inches fall in July, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 86 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Wyncote →
Next door
Wyncote and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyncote | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Glenside | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cheltenham Township | 6% | 0.4 | 9 | 99% | B+ |
| Elkins Park | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Abington Township | 8% | 1.1 | 14 | 96% | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Wyncote
Where can I hike in Wyncote?
The longest trail networks: Ralph Morgan Park, 0.5 miles; Thomas Williams Park, 0.1 miles; George A. Perley Bird Sanctuary, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Wyncote’s trails?
Ralph Morgan Park and Thomas Williams Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Wyncote?
22,330 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Wyncote or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 38 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Wyncote 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 →