FreeRidley Creek State Park: Paved Multi-Use Trail & Hunting Hill Mansion Grounds
Visit on your scheduleOpen daily sunrise to sunset year-round; daylight use only
Ridley Creek State Park1023 Sycamore Mills Rd, Media, PA 19063 · 14.6 mi approx. from PhiladelphiaDirections
All ages; 5-mile paved asphalt multi-use trail accommodates rugged strollers and family bike rides along the creek
FreeFree park admission and public trail access; free parking near Hunting Hill Mansion and picnic pavilions
About this adventure
Located only 16 miles west of Center City in Delaware County, Ridley Creek State Park encompasses more than 2,600 acres of tranquil woodlands and meadows. Its star winter feature for families is the 4.8-mile paved multi-use trail along Sycamore Mills Road, which provides an asphalt surface free of winter mud for strollers, tricycles, and walking groups. The trail winds past rushing trout waters and the monumental stone facade of Hunting Hill Mansion, an English country manor dating to 1914 surrounded by formal stone terraces and reflection pools. Parking is abundant and completely free across multiple trailhead lots. Remember to bring warm layers as the valley creek breeze can be brisk.
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