Bensalem Township is a huge area with many different types of industrial, commercial, and residential sections ranging from historic and quaint to modern and busy. We offer the Philadelphia Park horse race facility, the Neshaminy Mall Shopping Center, and so much more.
We are the first township that you encounter in Bucks County driving north on either Route 1 or Route 95 from the city of Philadelphia. We have affordable housing and many rental communities. Bensalem is often the first address for relocating families to this area.
Bensalem Township has some of the best restaurants in the Delaware Valley, and offers great access to a multi-cultural community of shops and businesses. Bensalem Township is growing and changing every year to be increasingly profitable for the families and business managers in the area.
Bensalem Township History
Bensalem Township, an area of 21 square miles, is the buffer township between Philadelphia on the West and the rest of Bucks County on the East and Northeast. Through it pass four of the most important arteries of transportation in the United States --- Interstate 95, U.S. Route No. 13 (Bristol Pike), U.S. Route No. 1 (the Lincoln Highway) and the Eastern Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
There have been many discussions and controversies about the derivation of the name "Bensalem. As far back as 1692 a portion of the name "Salem" appeared in provincial records in connection with surveys and grants of land and some time between that year and 1701 the prefix "Ben" was added. There have also been discussions about the meaning of the name. One historian suggested that the name meant "hill of peace" or "peaceful mount", while others maintained that it meant "son of peace". The last mentioned interpretation seems the most logical, as Joseph Growden, who came to America from the Country of Cornwall in England around 1692 and received a grant of five thousand or more acres of land in Bensalem Township from William Penn, called his vast estate the "Manor of Bensalem", probably in honor of William Penn, a "son of peace".
Bensalem Township Parks and Recreation Facilities
Bensalem Township offers a variety of recreational programs to our residents. We are continually improving our curriculum to provide a host of active and passive activities, which can be enjoyed by both residents and non-residents alike. Our summer and winter programs are some of the most comprehensive in Bucks County.
Bensalem Township maintains 25 parks for our residents to enjoy, whether it be sports activity or a relaxing picnic.
We invite you to spend your leisure time at one of the many parks. Bensalem Township has a great deal to offer for recreations and relaxation.
Bensalem Township School District
The Bensalem Township School District is the local educational system that functions within the laws of Pennsylvania.
A nine-member school board, elected by township residents, creates policy and conducts the business of the school district. The administrators who work within the limits of the school board manage the school system. The superintendent of schools is appointed by the school board and acts as executive director. Superintendents in Pennsylvania typically serve terms of three to five years.
School Administrative Directory
Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center
3000 Donallen Drive
215-750-2800
Robert Cardillo, Dir. of Human Resources
Ann M. Klibert, Director of Pupil Personnel
Claudia Mahon, Director of Spec. Education
Jack Myers, Director of Business Operations
Dr. Bruce Rachild, Asst. Superintendent
Bensalem Community Organizations
Bensalem Lions Club
Meetings are held one evening a month. Involved in assisting the blind, and many worthwhile community and school projects. If you would like to attend a meeting to see if the Lions are your organization, contact webadmin@bensalem-township.org.
Bensalem Rotary
Lunch meetings are held once a week. They are involved in assisting our youth, and bring a business partnership to worthwhile projects and efforts in our community. If you would like to attend a meeting to see if the Rotary are your organization contact webadmin@bensalem-township.org.
Bensalem Kiwanis
Breakfast meetings are held once a week. Primarily involved in assisting our youth through prevention programs in our schools and community. If you would like to attend a meeting to see if the Kiwanis are your organization contact webadmin@bensalem-township.org.
Web Address: www.bensalemkiwanis.org
Building a Better Bensalem
Today (B3T) is a community-run organization, whose purpose is to prevent adolescent problem behaviors, through the implementation of research-based programs (promising approaches).
3103 Hulmeville Road, Suite 105
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-244-7607
Fax 215-244-7867
e-mail at b3ctc@aol.com
Bensalem Transportation
Located immediately northeast of the City of Philadelphia, Bensalem Township is easily accessible by all modes of transportation. Routes for motor vehicles are extensive and include major arteries of transportation such as Interstate 95, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and U.S. Route 1, State Routes 13, 132 an 513 run through the heart of Bensalem.
SEPTA's Trenton and West Trenton line and AMTRAK'S Metroliner provide commuter rail service. Several major Conrail lines passing through makes business freight easy and there is park and ride for ease of transportation for motorists. The Delaware River flows along Bensalem's eastern border providing shipping access for raw materials and goods movement. The Township has over four miles of river frontage, offering access to most vessels.
Northeast Philadelphia Airport is conveniently located only 20 minutes away and offers a full line of aviation services. Regular flights and domestic long-distance flights are available through Philadelphia International Airport, about 25 miles away.
- Amtrak - 1-800-872-7245
- Conrail - 215-209-2000
- Northeast Airport - 215-685-0333
- PennDot Bucks County Annex - 215-345-6060
- Philadelphia Airport - 215-937-6937
- SEPTA - 215-580-7800
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