New Trail Connection Approved for Russell Elliot Park

Feasterville Trevose, PA · May 13, 2026

The sun is catching the dew on the soccer fields this morning, and if you’re heading toward Street Road, you’ll notice the overnight paving crews are finally packing up. It is a crisp start to a Wednesday that promises plenty of sunshine and a major update for local joggers.

📰 The Lead

The Lower Southampton Township Board of Supervisors moved forward last night with a plan to extend the multi-use trail system, aiming to bridge the gap between Russell Elliot Memorial Park and the surrounding residential pockets. This phase focuses on a half-mile stretch that has long been a "missing link" for local cyclists and runners who currently have to navigate narrow shoulders to reach the park entrance.

During the session, residents raised practical questions regarding privacy fencing for adjacent properties and potential drainage shifts. The board emphasized that the project is a cornerstone of the township’s long-term "Walkable Community" initiative. Engineering studies are scheduled to begin this summer, with the goal of finalizing the path layout before the first frost. It is a significant step toward connecting our green spaces, even if it means a few more months of planning meetings and surveyor stakes in the grass.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Street Road Paving Update — Overnight crews are finishing a stretch near the PA Turnpike entrance; expect minor lane shifts through 10:00 AM today.

  • Library Tech Lab Expansion — The Lower Southampton Library is debuting two new high-speed 3D printing workstations today for public use during standard operating hours.

  • Hydrant Flushing Schedule — Water crews will be active in the neighborhoods surrounding Bustleton Pike this afternoon; residents may notice temporary pressure drops or slight discoloration.

🌤️ Today's Outlook

  • Morning: Bright and cool with temperatures climbing from the low 50s.
  • Afternoon: Peak sun with a high of 74 degrees and a light breeze from the west.
  • Evening: Clear skies continuing into the night, dropping back down to a comfortable 54 degrees.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Preschool Storytime — Lower Southampton Library, 10:30 AM Interactive reading and music for toddlers — a great way to burn morning energy.

  • Bensalem: Community Yoga — Bensalem Township Central Park, 6:00 PM A short drive for an outdoor flow session — bring your own mat and water.

  • Southampton: Trivia Night — Tavern on the Hill, 7:30 PM Test your knowledge with local regulars; the "Pennsylvania History" round is notoriously difficult.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Trevose Horticultural Society
    • Founded in 1923, this group is one of the oldest active gardening organizations in the county. They maintain several community flower beds and host monthly education sessions that go far beyond basic weeding. Members share heirloom seeds and specific strategies for managing the heavy Pennsylvania clay soil found in our backyards.

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