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FOR FALL FOLIAGE
RIDLEY CREEK STATE PARK
SCOTT ARBORETUM BRANDYWINE BATTLEFIELD PARK
BRANDYWINE BATTLEFIELD PARK
The largest battle of the American Revolution
was fought here. Head to the Visitor Center to view artifacts taken from the battlefield, tour Washington and Lafayette’s quarters, or just hike through the grounds as you envision the battle taking place around you.
THE WILLOWS
The Willows Park, named for the stately willow
trees that surround this majestic estate, is part of Radnor Township’s trifecta of open space that creeps along Little Darby Creek and Darby-Paoli Road.
The Willows Park, Skunk Hollow Park and Saw Mill Park are contiguous, and together make up 144 acres of some of the prettiest land in northern Delaware County. The Willows property also includes a grand three-story mansion, a quiet pond with fountains
and amazing views of the landscaped grounds. It’s a popular spot for a leisurely walk or intimate picnic, and the hills become sledding central on any given snow day from school. (For other sledding destinations in Delco, see page 25!)
JOHNHEINZWILDLIFEREFUGEATTINICUM
This refuge for both animals and people invites exploration year-round, but never more so than when the leaves change. Bring a kayak or canoe to get a front-row seat to the riot of fall colors as you paddle down Darby Creek.
RIDLEY CREEK STATE PARK
With more than 2,600 acres of meadows and woodlands, there’s plenty of fall landscape to explore. If you don’t feel like hiking, marvel at the leaves while catching trout in Ridley Creek. In winter, Ridley Creek State Park is a great spot for cross-country skiing, and a large grassy slope is popular with sledders.
CHANTICLEER
This “pleasure garden” is truly a feast for the senses. Explore the native flora of the Delaware Valley under a canopy of bright-yellow leaves, and watch as the arboretum’s renowned collections of crabapples and hollies burst into fruit. Stroll through terrace gardens, explore a grass labyrinth, and traverse an elevated walkway that runs eight feet above a scenic meadow. Chanticleer closes for the season on October 31, 2021.
GLEN PROVIDENCE PARK
Nestled in a steep valley between Media and Upper Providence, Glen Providence Park has two miles of trails that climb and weave through 33 acres. Located on prime real estate at the end of State Street in Media, it’s a picture-perfect location for an outdoor stroll after grabbing a bite to eat at one of the borough’s smart and trendy restaurants.
ROSE TREE PARK
The park is a popular destination for kite flying, photography or just old-fashioned family time.
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