Ridley Creek State Park
Ridley Creek State Park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset, including the winter-use restrooms.There are 13 miles of hiking trails that pass through a variety of habitats throughout the central portion of the park. There are 5 miles of paved multi-use trails along Sycamore Mills Road and Forge Road trails designated for bicycles, joggers, walkers, and cross-country skiers. The trail is accessible via parking four parking lots.
There are also 4.7 miles of horseback riding trails with a parking lot for trailers is at the trailhead. Hidden Valley Farms operates a stable within the park that provides horse boarding, riding lessons, pony rides, and an assortment of horse related services. 610-892-7260 www.hiddenvalleyhorsefarm.com
Rose Tree Park, Upper Providence
The Destination Delco Tourist Bureau is located on the southeast corner of the park and open most weekdays and Saturdays throughout the year.
Newlin Grist Mill Complex
Mill Tours Daily
Monday - Friday: 11am and 2pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm
Newlin Grist Mill l 219 South Cheyney Road l Glen Mills, PA 19342 l 610.459.2359
For more information: NewlinGristMill.org
Willows Park, Radnor
John Heintz Tinicum Wildlife Refuge
At the Visitor Center, refuge staff and volunteers are available to provide you with helpful information, including maps, brochures and checklists. There are also a number of exhibits to enjoy and a short film to view. Binoculars and fishing rods are available to borrow at the visitor center front desk.
Hiking Trails
With more than 10 miles of trails, the refuge provides many areas for visitors to explore. Environmental education, interpretation, wildlife observation, photography, and fishing are all provided via access throughout the refuge’s extensive trail system. Kiosks and signs provide interpretive materials for trail users.
Events
Walks and events are planned throughout the years. Click Here for a calendar of events.
The Radnor Trail is a 2.4-mile paved trail provides a quiet, scenic escape northwest of Philadelphia, from Encke Park at Radnor-Chester Road to the shopping center at Sugartown Road and Route 30. The trail travels mostly through wooded areas, passes near local parks and is lined with several benches.
Founded in 1902, the Philadelphia and Western Railway Company (P&W) was intended to be part of Jay Gould's proposed intercontinental electric railway. Gould's grand and progressive plan was scaled back, as was the route of the P&W Trains, featuring luxurious, elaborately appointed cars. It once traveled from Philadelphia's 69th Street Station to suburban Strafford. For the first few months, the trains ran every quarter hour, with the full route taking a half hour. The line remained active until 1956, when it was replaced with bus service.
In 2005 Radnor Township celebrated the opening of the multi-purpose Radnor Trail. Running through residential areas, the trail provides a popular off-road route to retail centers and schools.
In 1985, DCNR provided a $25,000 Land and Water Conservation fund grant to enable the Borough to acquire 2+ acres on the riverfront for park expansion. Today, the park has over 600 feet of riverfront on 3 acres of land and offers views of the ships passing by on the Delaware River. It is open to the public all year round, is a great spot to picnic during summer months, and is the host of many community festivals and events throughout the year.
The park attracts both old and young, as a playground is located within the park. A community center was developed next door to the park and development of a public marina is currently in the planning phase.
For more information on any of the outdoor recreational parks or trails, contact the Destination Delco Tourist Bureau at 610-565-3679.
