LOWER MERION
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 Lower Merion Township was established in 1713 and contains 23.34 square miles due to the incorporation of West Conshohocken Borough in 1874 and Narberth Borough in 1895. The township historically has had a higher population than its neighboring municipalities which brought on the demand for public services. This included a police department and a program of roadway construction. The growth of the City Line Avenue area began in the early 1930s and is recognized today as one of the region’s premier commercial, office and upscale retail centers. Lower Merion today remains one of the wealthiest communities in all of Pennsylvania. The township contains many communities within its boundaries such as: Gladwyne, Belmont Hills, Bala Cynwyd, Merion, Penn Wynne, Wynnewood, Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Haverford and Rosemont. These communities, along with neighboring communities in Chester and Delaware Counties, make up what is commonly referred to as the "Main Line."
PUBLIC SERVICES:The entire township is serviced by public water facilities. The entire township has access to sewer facilities, except for the northern portion along the Schuylkill River. A full-time police force serves the residents. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal is provided by the township.
RECREATION:A full-time recreation director is employed by the township. Lower Merion has an extensive network of parks, open space, fitness trails, and more. Little League programs are run by private organizations, but use township facilities. Lower Merion has one of the most elaborate recreation programs of any municipality in Montgomery County. For more information, please call 610-649-4000.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:Numerous SEPTA rail and bus lines connect a large portion of the township with portions of Delaware County, Eastern Montgomery County, and Philadelphia.
SHOPPING:A whole host of specialty stores and community shopping centers are located within the township. The City Line Avenue section of the township offers a large variety of traditional and upscale shopping locations. The nearest major shopping mall is the Suburban Square Shopping Center.
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