King of Prussia’s Hardest Working Residents Return for a 4th Year

If you’ve strolled through Moore Park or Renaissance Park during the warmer months, you may have noticed a gentle buzz in the air.

That’s because King of Prussia District is home to two thriving honeybee hives, part of our ongoing partnership with urban beekeeping company Alvéole. These tiny powerhouses are doing far more than just making honey—they’re supporting biodiversity and playing a small part in sustaining our nation’s food supply.

North America is home to over 4,000 native bee species, but the honey we enjoy comes from just a handful—specifically the western honeybee, introduced by European settlers over 400 years ago. Today, honeybees pollinate more than $15B worth of U.S. crops and produced over 139M pounds of honey in 2023, according to the USDA. They’re small but mighty players in our economy and ecosystems.

Now in its fourth year, King of Prussia District’s beehive program continues to thrive, with hives located at 1020 First Ave in Moore Park (right by the Linear Park) and 2201 Renaissance Blvd in Renaissance Park. These colonies can grow to nearly 50,000 bees each during peak season from May through early winter.

Every three weeks, an Alvéole beekeeper visits to inspect the hives and visitors are invited to stop by to learn about urban beekeeping, ask questions and observe the bees in action. Free workshops throughout the season also give an even deeper look into the fascinating world of beekeeping. Honey harvested in the fall is shared at community events, so keep an eye out for a local taste of KOP!

Stop by the hives, chat with our beekeeper, or just enjoy watching these busy pollinators at work. Visit our hive page for the latest maintenance visit schedule and workshop updates.