NarbLife
Naberth may be small (only about a square mile), but we're chock-full of options for residents and visitors alike. Explore this section to find out about where you can shop, eat and play, local schools, where to connect with local religious organizations, special events, and what you can do to be a great neighbor.
Shop, Eat, Play
For a community of barely one square mile, Narberth has plenty of places to find that special item of clothing, a bit of décor to brighten your home, or any number of choices to pick up some groceries, a quick snack or a full meal.
Our friends at the Narberth Business Association host a website that features a
directory of local businesses.
Schools
Narberth is part of the Lower Merion School District, whose schools consistently rank among the finest U.S. public school systems. Where you live determines which public schools your kids can attend, as shown below.
| North of the tracks... | South of the tracks... | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School (K–5) | Belmont Hills Elementary | Merion Elementary |
| Middle School (6–8) | Welsh Valley Middle School | Bala Cynwyd Middle School |
| High School (9–12) | Your choice: Harriton or Lower Merion High School | Lower Merion High School |
Religious Organizations
In Narberth
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 196 Woodbine Avenue
Narberth Presybterian Church, 205 Grayling Avenue
St. Margaret Parish (Catholic), 208 N. Narberth Avenue
Just Next Door
All Saints Episcopal Church, 1325 Montgomery Avenue
Main Line Reform Temple, 410 Montgomery Avenue
Merion Friends Meeting (Quaker), 615 Montgomery Avenue
Special Events
The Civic isn't the only sponsor of local events. Here's a brief sampling...
Narberth Run and Walk for CF
The TakeABreather Foundation organizes this popular, annual five-mile fundraiser for cystic fibrosis for runners and walkers of all ages and skills. Click here to learn more.
Narberth Business Association Events
The NBA sponsors a variety of events throughout the year, including...
Great Narberth Leprechaun Hunt
First Fridays
Sidewalk Festivals
NarBark Dog Parade
Witches of Narberth
Narberth Dickens Festival
The NBA also co-sponsors...
Music & Arts Festivals (Spring & Fall)
Oktoberfest
Narberth Scavenger Hunt
Click here for more information about these popular events.
Good Neighbors
It's a simple equation: Good people, acting as good neighbors and good citizens, make a community great. With that in mind, there are certain things each of us can do to keep Narberth great for all residents...
When It Snows
If you park on the street and a snow emergency is declared, you may need to move your vehicle to make room for plowing. Check your street signs: if snow is on the way, try to park in your driveway or garage, if you have them.
Please shovel ice or snow from your sidewalk as soon as possible. You will face a fine if you fail to do this within 24 hours after the snow has stopped. Please report all un-shoveled sidewalks through the "Report an Issue" icon on the home page of the Borough website, or call the Borough Office.
Hedges and Other Challenges to Walking or Driving
Walkability rules in Narberth! Please don't let your hedges and other vegetation hang over your sidewalks along the street. Could a baby stroller or a person in a wheelchair easily get by? If not, trim your hedges back.
Your hedges shouldn't obscure lines of sight for walkers or drivers. Keep them low enough so you can see people on the sidewalk (and they can see you) when you pull out. At corners, particularly, trim hedges down so drivers can see other drivers coming.
If you have a driveway, don't let your vehicle block your sidewalk. Pull your vehicle closer to your house or keep it in your garage.
Pets
It is against the law to allow pets to run unleashed off your property. That includes cats. No free-roaming cats, please.
You are required by law to pick up your pets’ poop. And, please don’t throw it in someone else’s trash can. Carry it home or place it in a public trash can.
Narberth does not have a dog park, but there are some nearby in Lower Merion, including Rolling Hill Park in Gladwyne (there is a fenced area, plus off-leash trails for owners and pets with permits issued by the Lower Merion Township Parks and Recreation Department), Shortridge Park in Wynnewood (on-leash only), and West Mill Creek Park in Gladwyne (off-leash/mostly fenced).
Stormwater Runoff
Most stormwater runoff goes directly into the East Branch of Indian Creek. There is no filtering, so please don’t empty automotive fluids or pesticides, etc. into our storm drains. If you are lucky enough to have a pool, don’t empty your pool water into the street. High chlorine levels can kill the critters in the creek.
Permits for Home Improvements
Permit forms for various projects are available in the Services/Permits tab of the Borough’s website. If you do not see a permit for the project you wish to undertake, call the Borough office. For details, see the
Narberth Code. Note: if old paint will be removed, check to make sure the contractor is an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm.
