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    The Willows -- "Permit Required" ??? Really?
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    If you are looking for a park where you can hang by a pond, lie in the sun on a blanket in the field, fish in a small stretch of stream, fly a kite, or sit a while to relax in the peace of nature, this is the park for you. While The Willows is aesthetically pretty, and well kept, it is not a very big park (47.5 acres), and it does not offer much to do by way of exercise-type activities. It's a leisure park, not an active person's park. The Willows is about a mile down the road from my street, and Ridley Creek is a bit farther, but we visit RCSP almost every day over The Willows for a couple reasons. One, Willows doesn't allow pets, and the objective of my park visits is fun with dogs. Two, Willows isn't that big, thus doesn't allow a nice long walk, unless you want to circle the perimeter, without a trail, over and over. I can see its beauty, and I can see its uses, but it's not the kind of recreational destination that hikers, joggers, or dog lovers can use. Great for a picnic... IF you have a permit!

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    Ashbridge Memorial Park - On the trail

    Ashbridge Memorial Park

    4.4(12 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    I occasionally visit Ashbridge Memorial Park to play tennis or to take a leisurely stroll…read more Today, I stopped by to play some tennis, but I couldn't since it was Sunday. Apparently, you can't play tennis on Sunday due to the Ashbridge Will. I'm not actually sure if the rule is enforced because the doors are not locked.! The courts themselves, are pretty nice. The lines are visible and there are little to no cracks on them. Though, there are only two courts. While none of the courts are shaded there is a shaded area right by the courts. In that area is picnic benches where kids and families have picnics and birthday parties. There is a pretty large playground with slides, monkey bars, a spider-web climbing structure and more! That must be fun for the kids! There is also two bathroom with water fountains. The water is solid and ice cold! There is also a large walking trail that goes around the park! Altogether, this is a great park to have fun at!

    I drive by this park frequently when I travel into Bryn Mawr, and it wasn't until last weekend that…read moreI actually got to take the kids for the first time. We were on our way into the city and met up with some friends for an impromptu play date. This park is really cool, with lots of modern play equipment for both younger tots and older kids. My 6 year old really enjoyed the "spider web." There is lots of parking and lots of space for the kids to play and it's right in the heart of the main line off of Montgomery Ave in Bryn Mawr. We'll definitely take the kids here again if we're in the area.

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    Ashbridge Memorial Park - The playground is wonderful!

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    The playground is wonderful!

    Radnor Trail - Art Center area

    Radnor Trail

    4.3(13 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    2.4-mile long one way…read more Multiple entrances. Parking varies based on when you enter. Friends of Radnor trail park is a good entrance with parking and a dog park. Bathrooms available there too. Wayne art center has parking. There's also a small lot off of Conestoga road by the curve across from Brookside Ave. Trail ends at Radnor Chester road and Sugartown road. Radnor Chester is a bit dangerous of an entrance. No parking available there. Parking at the shopping center across the street from the Sugartown entrance. Multiple other entrances have parking lots throughout the middle of the trail. Entrance also available from the apts by the township building and accessible from the township driving range off of Iven ave. Trail isn't flat. Has a slight tilt toward the edges. Occasional benches. Entrance by the art center is beautiful and always decorated by local art. Nice and quiet. Beautiful nature escape in the middle of a town. Mile markers on the side. Gets pretty busy when it's nice out and on afternoons. The local high school often uses the trail for cross country practice in the fall.

    This past weekend, it was a nice day out, so my wife wanted to get outside. We decided to try a…read morenew semi-local trail and parked at the Radnor Trailhead. We spent some time walking towards Strafford and enjoying the nice weather. This trail seemed well maintained, but was completely asphalt. Perfect for anything with wheels. There were interesting things along the way, a larger "Friends of Radnor Trail Park", with a lot of dog activity. The Wayne Art Center had some art work lining the fences of the trail. One area of the trail even had a small community garden, where the walkers could help themselves to anything that was growing. It's a nice place to be outside,but you are basically walking in an alley between back yards. Well not an alley, because an old railway was here. The trail had some interesting information about where each stop was along the trail. A great way to reclaim land from those tracks. Additionally, there were port-a-potties along the path. A nice day out, but I don't know if we would ever return.

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    Radnor Trail - Art Center area

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    Radnor Trail - Community garden area at the Wayne Art Center

    Community garden area at the Wayne Art Center

    Radnor Trail - Raised garden beds toward the Sugartown side

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    Raised garden beds toward the Sugartown side

    Valley Forge National Historical Park - National Memorial Arch

    Valley Forge National Historical Park

    4.6(239 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    It's a must see national park. You don't have to love history to enjoy it, but there's certainly a…read morelot to learn here. Honestly though, I would have been just as happy to spend a whole day driving to each stop and walking along the trails. There's never enough time to do it all. There's a number of ways to see it. We booked a small-group tour out of Philadelphia on a beautiful day in September. You can tour it on your own (by car) or book the trolley tour. The National Park Service app is very helpful if you're going the self-guided route. It also gives you closure alerts and the time & place of events throughout the day. The musket firing demonstration just happened to be offered that day. It was one of the highlights of our visit. I won't get into details since I've already reviewed each stop separately. Just know that it was just as fun driving over the Knox bridge and seeing wildlife near the roads along the meadows and creek. We saw a couple of white-tailed deer as well as a cute little spotted fawn that looked like Bambi. That was another highlight for us. The historical houses, monuments, redoubts, and replica huts are scattered throughout Valley Forge. There are bridges and trails along Valley Creek and the Schuylkill River for hikers and nature lovers. We saw many people enjoying the walk. Their dogs were loving it too. It truly was a fun day for all. Don't miss it!

    The total package! Valley Forge National Historic park offers the history, the scenery, its hands…read moreon and educational, the photo opps, and it's great for work outs with biking running/walking or hiking. Can't ask for more as you're able to spend a perfect day at this park. The welcome center is a great start as they offer a great orientation video in a large theater that runs often. Then you can tour the museum for little bit of more history to absorb in! Gift shop offers great souvenirs! The park is clean and easy to get around as you may go at your own pace in your own car touring the park stopping at attractions. The map is easy to use and follow. Or you can purchase an audio tour or rent bikes. Love the history and the information provided. Great attractions that makes you feel in the moment when visiting. Love George Washington's quarters and the barracks around the park along with the artillery park. Hands down one of the best major attractions that you must visit when in the area.

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    Valley Forge National Historical Park - Washington's headquarters

    Washington's headquarters

    Valley Forge National Historical Park - Cannon

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