Franklin Park Borough Franklin Park Boro, PA is a growing community located northwest of Pittsburgh in the North Hills area of Allegheny County. The municipalities of Marshall, Pine, McCandless, Ross, Ohio, Sewickley Hills and Bell Acres in Allegheny County, and Economy in Beaver County, surround it. Covering 13.5 square miles of land area and with a population of approximately 13,000, Franklin Park has many assets. The Borough has a highly educated workforce, good schools and a superb quality of life. With quick access to the interstate highway system (Interstate 79 and 279) Franklin Park Borough is within easy reach of the region's retail centers, world-class universities, hospitals, cultural and recreational facilities. Franklin Park offers a variety of homes for sale including new construction, re-sale homes, townhouses, condos and single family homes. Easy access to I79 and I279 makes it an attractive option for those commuting to downtown Pittsburgh. For Detailed Demographic Infomation on Franklin Park, Click Here Parks and Recreation: Blueberry Hill Park is Franklin Park Borough’s premier community park. It is a beautiful 87 acre park nestled in the heart of the borough off of Nicholson Road. The Park offers 4 ball fields, 2 sand volleyball courts, 3 playgrounds, Programs at the Activity Center and a historic Log Home on site. Linbrook Park is an 80 acre park located in the western part of Franklin Park Borough off of Big Sewickley Creek Road. This park hosts four ball fields, a soccer field, a lacrosse field, two playgrounds, two picnic shelters, an obstacle course, hiking trails, and a beautiful stream. Two picnic shelters are available for rent too. Much of this park is not developed for a more “nature park” feel. Acorn Park is a 25 acre park located off of McGee Road with most of this park remaining a natural area, having been untouched for over 100 years. Hiking, equestrian, and mountain bike trails traverse most of this park allowing park users to access all areas of the park. The entrance area of the park provides a deck hockey area, a unique playground, and picnic tables. Old Orchard Park is a 16 acre neighborhood park located in the southeastern part of Franklin Park Borough off of Rochester Road. This park is currently under development with a one mile walking trail and proposed features to include: multi-purpose field, tennis court, volleyball court, playground, and a small pavilion. Clover Hill Golf Course is a challenging 9-hole course, maintained and open all year round, weather permitting. Although it is not a long course, it provides a unique test of golfing skills with its sand traps, rolling greens, water hazards and other obstacles, placing emphasis on accuracy rather than distance.
The Franklin Park Borough Office is located at 8344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Franklin Park is served by the North Allegheny School District. This highly acclaimed and recognized District includes 7 Elementary Schools, 3 Middle Schools, an Intermediate High School and a Senior High School.
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