The nicer weather makes it easier to get outdoors as a family. We've gathered some information on some local trails that are suitable for walking or hiking as a family. Please use the website links and included contact information to confirm whether facilities are open and accessible. Please practice social distance and CDC recommendations as you enjoy these local spots.
Ridley Creek State Park
Media, PA
https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RidleyCreekStatePark/Pages/default.aspx
- hiking, biking, picnic area, restrooms
Newlin Grist Mill
Glen Mills, PA. **currently closed due to storm damage, check the Newlin Grist Mill website for updates and ways to help!
https://www.newlingristmill.org/
- trails open, parking is limited, restrooms and fishing closed
Crum Woods Trail
Swarthmore, PA
https://www.swarthmore.edu/crum-woods-stewardship/crum-woods-trails
- on the campus of Swarthmore College
Chester Creek Trail
Media, PA
https://chestercreektrail.org/
- paved trail, parking available at Knowlton Road and Mt. Alverno Road and may be limited
Okehocking Preserve
Newtown Square, PA
https://www.willistown.pa.us/facilities/facility/details/Okehocking-Preserve-6
- Parking located off Delchester Road and off Route 3
Wawa Preserve
Media, PA
https://natlands.org/wawa-preserve/ (You can also download the Natural Lands app for additional trail information and features of each location listed)
- hiking, parking available on Valley Road.
Hildacy Preserve
Media, PA
https://natlands.org/hildacypreserve/ (You can also download the Natural Lands app for additional trail information and features of each location listed)
- hiking, restrooms (temporarily closed - check for updates)
Smedley Park
Wallingford, PA
http://netherprovidence.org/parks/smedley-park/
