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Poll: The Worst Parking Lots in the North Penn Area

We asked readers on our Facebook page to share the parking lots that they can't stand to drive through in the Lansdale region.

We asked, you answered.

Patch readers took to Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch’s Facebook page to vent on the worst parking lots in our region.

There were many answers shared by a lot of readers; a few were solitary in their gripes.

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Here are the worst parking lots, as voted by our readers, (tallied by post and Likes per post):

No. 1: North Wales Wawa, Walnut and Beaver streets, North Wales (91 votes)

A lot of our readers said Wawa Food Stores, in general, have the worst parking lots. However, the one with the most criticism was the Wawa in North Wales Borough. Two exits and entrances, right next to a signalized Y-shaped intersection.

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No. 2: The Pavilion, Broad Street between White's Road and East Hancock Street, Lansdale (50 votes)

It’s traffic coming from both directions upon entering The Pavilion at Broad and Whites: There are a plethora of stores to the left and there is traffic from the connected Burger King and a second Broad Street entrance. Plenty of parking, but a lot of sharp corners to watch for during peak periods.

 

No. 3: Pumpernick’s/Oreck/Hot Breads, 917 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville (38 votes) 

Readers felt like they need a map to navigate the parking lot off Garden Golf Boulevard, which is home to Pumpernick's Deli, Oreck, and Hot Breads. It's worth braving the lot for the cuisine at Pumpernick's.

No. 4: Vinny’s Pizzarama, Cowpath and Orvilla roads, Hatfield (19 votes)

Two ways in and out of this Hatfield favorite: the congested Cowpath Road at Orvilla Road or Orvilla Road approaching Cowpath Road. A tight site, no doubt, but worth the stop for a tasty slice. 

No. 5: Hilltown Plaza Walmart, Bethlehem Pike, Hilltown Township (18 votes)

A stop sign was recently installed in the lot to make driving safer. It's not so much the cars reversing and pulling in that makes things difficult; it's the proximity of the front of the store and crosswalks to the parking areas.

No. 6: Witchwood Plaza (Target, PetSmart, Modell’s, Party City, Giant, Barnes & Noble, Michael’s), Knapp Road and Witchwood Drive, Montgomery Township (14 votes)

The entrance into the Target shopping area off Knapp Road can be risky, no thanks to the long entrance into the complex from Witchwood Drive. 

No. 7: Produce Junction, Bethlehem Pike and Lenhart Road, Hatfield Township (13 votes)

The former ice skating rink has some tight turns in the lot, but there's ample parking for produce shopping. 

No. 8: Dunkin’ Donuts, Sumneytown Pike, Upper Gwynedd (10 votes)

One way into the drive-thru and parking area. And make sure to look right when walking out of the store to your car.

No. 9: Madison Parking Lot, Madison and Wood streets, Lansdale (7 votes)

It may not be here for long, but the Madison Lot, at present, creates a hazard with its roadway connecting Second Street. Be careful turning out when looking for an open spot. 

No. 10: Ralph’s Corner, Welsh and Forty Foot Roads, Hatfield (6 votes)

Nearly vacant, a handful of readers thought Ralph's Corner posed some parking issues, primarily at Kohl's and CVS. 

Honorable Mentions

  • Mom’s Water Ice, Cowpath Road, Hatfield Borough
  • Hilltown Giant/Home Depot, Route 113, Hilltown Township
  • TD Bank, Route 309 and Route 202, Montgomery Township
  • Montgomery County Community College, Route 202 and Morris Road, Whitpain Township
  • Forge Gate Apartments, Snyder Road, Towamencin Township
  • Lansdale SEPTA Lot, West Main Street, Lansdale Borough
  • Hillcrest Plaza (Big Lots, Fisher's ACE Hardware, LaCrest), East Main Street, Lansdale Borough
  • Rani's Indian Deli, South Broad Street, Lansdale Borough
  • Adult World, Upper State Road, Montgomery Township
  • Kulpsville Post Office, Sumneytown Pike, Towamencin Township
  • Panico's Lot, West Fifth Street at Cannon Avenue, Lansdale Borough
  • Airport Square (Sports Authority, Men's Wearhouse, Toys R Us, Best Buy), Route 309, Montgomery Township
  • Lansdale YMCA, East Main Street, Lansdale Borough


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