Chester County Parks + Preservation

Chester County Parks + Preservation The official page of Chester County Parks + Preservation Come and find another home in your parks and on your trails.
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Chester County Parks + Preservation works to create and protect an environment where residents and visitors can enjoy the value of open lands, stewardship, and environmental and economic benefits from preservation in the form of farms, preserves, parks, and trails so critical natural resources, quality of life, and sense of place are preserved in Chester County. Agriculture – We work to preserve a

gricultural lands to support local farmers, strengthen the agricultural economy, and protect natural and historic resources through prime farmland preservation. Open Lands – We partner with land trusts and municipalities to permanently preserve open lands, protect natural resources, and provide public access to nature. Parks + Trails – We engage the community to be out in nature through a variety of programs and events that promote health and wellness while educating and preserving natural, cultural, historic, and recreational resources.

Mushrooms love rainy, warm weather (fingers crossed for more precipitation next week). Come celebrate the fungus among u...
06/05/2026

Mushrooms love rainy, warm weather (fingers crossed for more precipitation next week). Come celebrate the fungus among us with the Philadelphia Mycology Club at Black Rock Sanctuary on Sunday, June 14, at 2:00 pm. Children and leashed dogs are welcome to join in the fun: https://ow.ly/oNAv50Z7Kwk

The Junior Ranger Day for ages 6-9 years is full, but we still have a few spaces left for the June 13th Junior Ranger Da...
06/04/2026

The Junior Ranger Day for ages 6-9 years is full, but we still have a few spaces left for the June 13th Junior Ranger Day program for ages 10-15 hosted by Ranger Howard. Register at https://ow.ly/SW4950Z7ivh

Did you know that Hibernia Dam and Chambers Lake have been providing recreation, water supply, and flood protection sinc...
06/03/2026

Did you know that Hibernia Dam and Chambers Lake have been providing recreation, water supply, and flood protection since 1996? Join the Chester County Water Resources Authority for a 50-minute walking tour of Hibernia Dam and learn about the history of the dam, how the dam functions, and how and when releases are made. The free tours will begin at the Chambers Lake parking area, Hibernia County Park at 2 pm and 3:30 pm on June 11, and 9 am and 10:30 am on June 13. Learn more and register today: www.chesco.org/Hibernia-Dam-Tours.

The July, August, and September ranger programs are now open for registration! Want to go on a butterfly hike, learn how...
06/01/2026

The July, August, and September ranger programs are now open for registration! Want to go on a butterfly hike, learn how to shoot an arrow, or take a sunset kayak tour of Chambers Lake? Register now for these free programs: chesco.org/parkprograms

Have you met Edna and Earl? This precious pair is on loan to us from Wyebrook Farm for the summer. They are three-month-...
05/31/2026

Have you met Edna and Earl? This precious pair is on loan to us from Wyebrook Farm for the summer. They are three-month-old Hampshire cross mixes. You can usually find them snoozing, snacking, or snorting (sometimes all three) in the Great Barn's courtyard at Springton Manor Farm.

FYI, Edna is the red one and Earl is the black one 🐽

Turtles are on the move this time of year! Albeit very slowly. They are often searching for sunny places with loose, eas...
05/29/2026

Turtles are on the move this time of year! Albeit very slowly. They are often searching for sunny places with loose, easy-to-dig soil in which to lay their eggs. Mulched garden beds are popular spots for them to choose, so you may find them plodding around your yard.

This snapping turtle (giving us some serious side-eye) checked out the beds around our Hibernia County Park Office but decided conditions weren't quite right. We feel a little insulted, but we know better than to argue with a mama snapping turtle!

Join Echo Dell Nature Conservancy and the Friends of Springton Manor Farm to learn about the natural wonders in your own...
05/28/2026

Join Echo Dell Nature Conservancy and the Friends of Springton Manor Farm to learn about the natural wonders in your own backyard on Saturday, June 13, from 10:00-11:00 am. Enjoy local wildlife photography and a discussion of Chester County ecology. Attendees will be entered to win a special door prize. Register for this free program: https://ow.ly/wvXX50Z5gpk

05/27/2026

This month as a part of the "Day in the Life" series of videos created by some members of our 2025 Leadership Academy, we are featuring Katie Cook! Katie is Chester County Parks + Preservation's Programs and Events Coordinator. Follow along as Katie gives us an overview of

Did you know that chipmunks are called grinnies, chippies, hackles, and rock squirrels, depending on where you live? Wh...
05/24/2026

Did you know that chipmunks are called grinnies, chippies, hackles, and rock squirrels, depending on where you live? Whatever you call them, they are certainly entertaining to watch as they gather snacks in their cheek pouches to store for later and duck into old stone walls and other hiding spots. This one was playing peekaboo with Ranger Rita from its den under a tree.

📷: Ranger Rita at Hibernia County Park

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601 Westtown Road, Suite 390
West Chester, PA
19380

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+16103446415

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