Collegeville: Nature, Recreation and Art

Outdoor Activities and Family Time

Collegeville combines opportunities for active days outdoors with family-friendly recreation and art at Ursinus College. The Perkiomen Trail is a public multi-use trail stretching 19 miles. It is suitable for walkers, joggers, cyclists, cross-country skiers and horseback riders. This lets you explore Collegeville according to your interests, whether walking, running or cycling; other types of use are also part of the trail’s character.

Within the Borough of Collegeville, the Perkiomen Trail runs from the south side near Route 29 and Park Avenue to the north side near Route 29 and Ninth Avenue. In this area, it is mostly paved and has a firm surface. It is suitable for bicycles, strollers, wagons, joggers and walkers. This information about the surface is especially helpful when considering whether a group outing with a stroller or wagon fits your plans. The route thus offers a specific point of reference for travelers who prefer getting active on a multi-use trail to visiting playgrounds and sports facilities.

Community Park offers a different kind of recreation and is suitable for children of all ages. The park includes a playground, basketball and roller hockey courts, a baseball field, and a picnic area with a pavilion. Families can choose between play, a variety of sports facilities, and a break in the picnic area. During the summer months, the Borough of Collegeville also hosts a concert series at Community Park. You can factor this seasonal music program into your travel plans alongside the playground and sports facilities.

Natural Areas with Distinctive Features

Hunsberger Woods is a 27-acre natural area. Its features include ponds and streams, as well as wooded and meadow habitats. Those interested in different types of landscapes will find a natural setting here that contrasts with the developed playground and sports facilities at Community Park. This combination of water, woods and meadows makes Hunsberger Woods a distinct nature-focused option during a stay in Collegeville.

Welakamike Creekside Park also offers a connection to the water, with access to a cleared path along the creek. The park is open and currently has a parking lot and a boat ramp. Together with Hunsberger Woods, this park showcases another aspect of Collegeville’s natural attractions.

Art and Architectural History at Ursinus College

The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College adds a cultural visit to the outdoor activities. It is one of only two campus museums in Pennsylvania accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The permanent collection spans artistic styles and historical periods. For art lovers, this range is a reason in its own right to explore Collegeville from a cultural perspective.

The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m.; it is closed on college holidays. These hours provide a specific time frame for your day if you are considering a museum visit. Another building at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Bomberger Hall, is part of the area’s architectural history: the building was constructed in 1891.

When choosing a vacation rental in Collegeville, you can consider which of these interests is most important for your trip: exploring the Perkiomen Trail, playing and playing sports at Community Park, enjoying nature along the creek and in Hunsberger Woods, or discovering art and architectural history at Ursinus College. The range of activities gives your search for a suitable base a specific thematic focus.

Other Places

Other places: Pottstown, Plymouth Meeting, Lansdale, East Greenville, Gilbertsville, North Wales, Blue Bell, Norristown.

For the broader travel overview: Montgomery.