Ardsley, Pennsylvania

Ardsley is an unincorporated community located in Abington Township, as well as Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It shares the zip code 19038 with the community of Glenside. A large portion of this neighborhood is composed of the historic cemeteries Hillside Cemetery and Ardsley Burial Park. Ardsley contains a business district with such businesses as Joe's Market and Vans Lockshop.

In 2001, the area was heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Allison. A township project was undertaken to stop future flooding. It did not work and more flooding has occurred. This project included the re-creation of a drainage basin known locally as "Floaties Pond".

Places of interest

*Ardsley Park
*Ardsley Community Center
*Ardsley Train Station

External links

* [http://abington.org Abington Township Website]
* [http://abington.k12.pa.us School District of Abington Township Website]
* [http://www.septa.org Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Official Website]
* [http://www.abington.org/info/communities_ardsley.htm]
* [http://specter.senate.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&PressRelease_id=601&Month=5&Year=2004]