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Hatfield Township, PA

Hatfield Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 17,249 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Penn Valley region which is centered around the borough of Lansdale.

The Bridge in Hatfield Township and Oak Park Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 10.0 square miles (26 km2), all land. It is in the Delaware watershed and is drained mainly by the West Branch Neshaminy Creek. Hatfield Township's villages include Colmar (also in Montgomery Township,) Fortuna (also in Montgomery Township,) Line Lexington (also in Bucks County,) Oak Park (also in Towamencin Township,) Orvilla, Trewigtown, and Unionville (also in Bucks County).

As of 2021, there were 73.44 miles (118.19 km) of public roads in Hatfield Township, of which 13.31 miles (21.42 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 60.13 miles (96.77 km) were maintained by the township.

Three state highways traverse Hatfield Township. Pennsylvania Route 309 follows Bethlehem Pike across the northeastern portion of the township. Pennsylvania Route 63 follows Welsh Road along the southwestern edge of the township. Finally, Pennsylvania Route 463 follows Forty Foot Road and Cowpath Road across central portions of the township.

SEPTA Regional Rail's Lansdale/Doylestown Line runs through the southeastern portion of Hatfield Township, with stations at Fortuna, Colmar, and Link-Belt. SEPTA provides Suburban Bus service to Hatfield Township along Route 132, which runs between the Montgomery Mall and Telford.

The township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Hatfield Aquatic Center also provides opportunities for swimming and water recreation during the summer months. Grand View Health Primary Care Hatfield and Holy Redeemer Hospital offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs.  Urban Fit Inc. has fitness classes like Boot Camp, TRX, Spartan SGX, Boxing, Kickboxing, Pilates, Barre, Hot Power Yoga, and HIIT. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. Peace Valley Park is a beautiful spot for a stroll or a more vigorous hike. Kindred Yoga offers a range of yoga classes suited for all levels. 

Top sites in Hatfield Township, PA include School Road Park, Hatfield Community Park, and Stratford Avenue Park.
 

Population: 17,557 (2016). Elevation: 285 feet (87 meters). Area: 8.8 square miles (22.8 square kilometers). Main ZIP Code: 19440. Main Area Code: 215. 
 

FAQs

What is the history of Hatfield, PA?

Hatfield Township was founded in 1742 and named after a Welsh village in Hertfordshire, England. Some also say the town was named after an early Welsh settler, John Hatfield, but there are no records that authenticate this. For the better part of its first century, Hatfield was almost entirely a rural farming community.

What is Hatfield, PA known for?

Located about 33 miles outside of Philadelphia, Hatfield, Pennsylvania, is a community with a rich history. Before it became a borough, Hatfield was home to the Hatfield Township Packing Company, which was established in 1885. The site the packing company occupied became home to Hatfield Quality Meats when the Clemens family purchased the facility in 1946.

Is Hatfield, PA a good place to live?

Hatfield is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Hatfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Hatfield and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Hatfield are highly rated.

Sources

Hatfield Township

Wikipedia

Peruzzi Toyota

Niche.com

School Road Park

Hatfield Community Park

Stratford Avenue Park

Hatfield Aquatic Center

Grand View Health Primary Care Hatfield

Holy Redeemer Hospital

Urban Fit Inc

Planet Fitness

Peace Valley Park

Kindred Yoga

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