Our Improvements
Our Improvements
Here’s are some of the new and exciting improvements that will be happening soon in Upper Darby Township
Public Information
UDTV - Upper Darby Television - Comcast Cable Ch. 5 & 1073
Parks and Facilities
Two Grant Approvals Put Towards Improvements
Upper Darby Township has received approval for two grant awards from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
A total of $450,000 in funding has been awarded through the Pennsylvania Act 13 Programs, which allocate funds to municipalities and townships for special projects that enhance community infrastructure and quality of life.
The Darby Creek Upper Pedestrian Bridge, located along the Darby Creek Trail, has been awarded $250,000 for trail and bridge improvements. The funding will support enhancements to the new pedestrian bridge spanning 150 feet over Darby Creek, which links Gillespie Park to the trail system leading toward Kent Park, the Swedish Cabin, and the Creek Road area in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
In addition, $200,000 has been awarded toward the transformation of a vacant lot at 3620 Garrett Road into a welcoming public space that will improve the drive-through and curb appeal of this business district by providing a welcoming place for shoppers, residents and visitors to meet, relax, and dine while helping to attract and retain local businesses.
Watkins Gym Renovation
- Replace gym floor, install new bleachers and basketball backboards.
69th Street Recreation Area Pavilion and Plaza Renovation Project
- Removal of the baseball field and installation of a pavilion with benches, trashcans, and a new plaza with landscaping. Includes moving and replacing playground equipment.
Observatory Hill Recreation Area Rehabilitation Project
- Funded by DCNR and Delco Green Ways includes new playground equipment, pathway, pavilion, landscaping, and all-abilities skatepark.
Bill and Ticket Paying
We’d like to share with our residents who may not know that you can pay your tax, sewer, and or trash bill online here (Pay My Bill) and that service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. It is the fastest, most efficient way to pay your bills. After payment, you will get an email confirmation, and you cannot accidentally overpay or underpay. Of course, you can also mail your payments or pay in person at our One Center, located at the Township Building (100 Garret Rd, Upper Darby, Pa 19082). M-F 9am-4:30pm
Pay for all licenses, permits, certificates, and code enforcement violation tickets online here: Upper Darby License & Inspections
Pay for parking tickets and fines online here: Upper Darby, Pennsylvania - Pay For Parking Tickets and Fines
Community and Economic Development
Upper Darby Township relaunched the First-Time Homebuyer Program with significant enhancements to better support low- and moderate-income residents in achieving homeownership. Maximum down payment assistance has doubled from $10,000 to $20,000, and forgiveness period has been reduced from 10 to 5 years, allowing buyers to build equity faster.
www.upperdarby.org/FirstTimeHomebuyerProgram
We welcomed a Technical Assistance Panel from the Urban Land Institute to engage stakeholders with the goal of providing action items to revitalize Downtown Upper Darby, with a focus on developing entertainment, restaurants, and public spaces to better serve residents and attract visitors.
Upper Darby Township has contributed $800,000 in ARPA funds to the Upper Darby Arts & Entertainment Foundation for the Barclay Square Arts & Education Center, now known as "SPARC", opening in 2026.
We engaged Rise Up Towers, LLC to erect a cell tower monopole at 0 69th Street, which will bring significantly improved cell phone and emergency response service to an underserved area and a new revenue stream to the township in 2026.
-Creation and implementation of "Smoke Shop" Ordinance No. 3155, improving how a smoke shop is defined, changing the measurement for determining smoke shops, revising the number of zoning districts that allow smoke shops, adding stricter signage requirements, and creation of a database of conforming and non-conforming smoke shops and convenience stores.
https://www.upperdarby.org/departments/communityandeconomicdevelopment/SmokeShopInformationPage
