Today, Lansdale is considered the geographic center of the North Penn Region and provides jobs and housing opportunities for many. Small businesses and shops are very active as the borough continues to promote its downtown district. It should be noted that many businesses and residents have a Lansdale mailing address but are actually located in the surrounding Townships of Upper Gwynedd, Towamencin, Montgomery and Hatfield. The entire borough is serviced by public water and sewer facilities. A full-time police force serves borough residents.
Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies.
Residential trash disposal is arranged by privately contracted haulers. The borough employs a full-time recreation director who oversees the Department of Parks and Recreation. Nine major sites, in addition to several smaller areas, comprise 125 acres of parkland. Facilities include two swimming pools, fitness trail, tennis courts and much more. Little League programs are run by a private organization.