Edward Hicks Parry Bird Sanctuary

Elkins Park Pennsylvania Nature Preserves

Edward Hicks Parry Bird Sanctuary is a small nature preserve in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. This place was first established in 1928 and for years was known as Chelten Hills Drive Bird Sanctuary but was eventually renamed for a local environmentalist who once served as president of The Wyncote Bird Club.

To contact the park office please call 215-887-1000.

Cheltenham Pennsylvania Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at dawn and close at dusk.

*The following are prohibited; alcoholic beverages, defacing public property, gambling, golfing, harming of wildlife, littering.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; fires, motor vehicles, organized athletic play, picnicking.

*All dogs must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these and all local, State of Pennsylvania, and United States statutes.