Perkasie Park is located on Ninth Street in Perkasie, PA. The charm of its early days can still be seen today. Visiting Perkasie Park today in some ways seems like returning to another time period due to the architecture and the relaxed atmosphere found with the Park residents.

PERKASIE PARK - THE PAST

In 1875 Perkasie Park was used as camping grounds; the people used tents. The first organizational meeting took place on June 30, 1882, and it was initiated by John Schwartz . . . the object of the meeting was to purchase the woods near Perkasie, Pennsylvania named Perkasie Park. A charter was granted to the Evangelical Church and a Board of Directors was named. In 1886, John Schwartz was elected as Perkasie Park's new president. The original purpose of Perkasie Park was for religious services.

The park grew in the very beginning- the property was bought in three parcels: the first parcel having been called Perkasie Park was eighteen acres. Then there was another parcel of three acres, and then finally one last parcel of one acre. The borders of the park are the same as approximately 100 years ago.

Cottages began to be constructed in 1886, followed by a dining hall and dormitory. The camp meeting became famous in Pennsylvania. People came by horse and carriage and by the railroad and by trolley. Hotel rooms were crowded.

PERKASIE PARK TODAY

Today the park is operated is affiliated with the United Methodist church. There are sixty cottages located on 22 acres of ground owned by the Perkasie Park Association. Residents own their cottages and lease the ground on which their cottages lie; they are required to hold stock in the association in order to have input into the running of the park and electing nine directors to the park board.

• The Park Association conducts the business of the park and maintains buildings and grounds.
• The Athletic Association conducts the park social events from mid-April to mid-October.
• The Auxiliary raises money for upkeep and other expenses.

Today Perkasie Park is used primarily as a seasonal vacation spot. While at the retreat people can play sports, go swimming nearby at Menlo Pool, play ping-pong, and visit old friends. Religious services are still held on a weekly basis.