Park Creek (Little Neshaminy Creek tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Park Creek
Park Creek in Kohler Park in Horsham Township, Pennsylvania
Park Creek
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Bucks
Township	Doylestown New Britain
Physical characteristics
Main source	400 feet (120 m) 40°13′15″N 75°13′57″W / 40.22083°N 75.23250°W / 40.22083; -75.23250
River mouth	220 feet (67 m) 40°13′24″N 75°8′41″W / 40.22333°N 75.14472°W / 40.22333; -75.14472
Length	6.36 miles (10.24 km)
Basin features
Progression	Park Creek → Little Neshaminy Creek → Neshaminy Creek → Delaware River → Delaware Bay
River system	Delaware River
Basin size	11.8 square miles (31 km2)
Landmarks	Springhouse Quarry Cedar Hill Rd Park Kohler Park Whitemarsh Memorial Park Deep Meadow Park Carpenter Park Graeme Park Strawbridge Park
Bridges	See table
Slope (Main Branch)	28.3 feet per mile (5.36 m/km)

Park Creek is a small stream in Pennsylvania, USA. It flows into the Little Neshaminy Creek. This creek is part of the larger Delaware River system. The water from Park Creek eventually reaches the Delaware Bay.

About Park Creek

Park Creek is an important part of the local environment. It helps drain water from a large area. This area is called its watershed.

Where Does the Name Come From?

Park Creek gets its name from Graeme Park. This historic park is located near Horsham, Pennsylvania.

Key Facts and Figures

The area that drains into Park Creek is about 11.80 square miles (30.6 km²). This watershed includes suburban areas. It passes through several townships. These include Warrington, Horsham, Montgomery, and Lower Gwynedd.

The creek's official identification number is 1183295. This number is from the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey.

The Creek's Journey

Park Creek has two main branches that come together.

Northern Branch

The northern branch starts near Hartman Road. This is in Montgomery Township. It flows southeast for about 0.83 miles (1.34 km). Then it turns east for 0.63 miles (1.01 km). After that, it flows southeast again for 1.35 miles (2.17 km). It then meets the west branch.

Western Branch

The west branch begins near Tennis Avenue. This is in Lower Gwynedd Township. It flows northeast for about 1.75 miles (2.82 km). It then joins the northern branch.

Main Course

When the two branches meet, they form the main part of Park Creek. This main creek flows northeast for 2.67 miles (4.30 km). It eventually joins the Little Neshaminy Creek. Along its way, the main creek flows through several parks. These include Kohler Park and Deep Meadow Park. It also runs along the edge of Graeme Park.

Areas Park Creek Flows Through

Park Creek flows through different parts of Pennsylvania. These areas are in two counties:

• Bucks County
  • Warrington Township
• Montgomery County
  • Horsham Township
  • Montgomery Township
  • Lower Gwynedd Township

Bridges Over Park Creek

Many roads cross over Park Creek. Here are some of the bridges: