Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Chester

Long Point Wildlife Sanctuary

Long Point Wildlife Sanctuary

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Saul Wildlife Sanctuary

Saul Wildlife Sanctuary

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Crum Woods

Crum Woods

Forested area with trails & a creek. Secluded forest, one of the last in the region, featuring 3.5 mi. of biodiverse woods & trails.

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

Sanctuary with diverse flora & fauna. Dedicated to preserving the Tinicum Marsh, this refuge offers hiking trails & a visitor center.

Natural Lands' Wawa Preserve

Natural Lands' Wawa Preserve

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Darlington Trailhead

Darlington Trailhead

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Smallbrook Sanctuary at Hillsborough Preserve

Smallbrook Sanctuary at Hillsborough Preserve

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Newlin Grist Mill Park

Newlin Grist Mill Park

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Collman Meadow Trail

Collman Meadow Trail

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Bellevue State Park

Bellevue State Park

Estate with fishing, trails & tennis. Former du Pont family estate featuring tennis courts, fitness track, fishing pond, stables & more.

Camp Kimble, Oldmans Creek Preserve

Camp Kimble, Oldmans Creek Preserve

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Bringhurst Woods

Bringhurst Woods

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Haverford Reserve Meadow

Haverford Reserve Meadow

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Brinton Run Preserve

Brinton Run Preserve

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Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk

Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk

Riverside promenade with overlooks. This continuation of the Schuylkill River Trail extends over water & offers scenic lookout points.

Haverford College Nature Trail

Haverford College Nature Trail

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Alapocas Run State Park

Alapocas Run State Park

Forest with trails of varying length. State park featuring forest trails of varying length & difficulty for hiking, biking & jogging.

Brandywine Park

Brandywine Park

Scenic green space along the river. This scenic tract along the river features monuments, attractions, sports fields & a walking path.

Brandywine Creek State Park

Brandywine Creek State Park

Historic preserve with forest & marshes. 933-acre preserve divided by 19th-century stone walls, with tulip poplar forest & nature center.

Wilmington State Parks

Wilmington State Parks

Riverside park with trails & a zoo. Park along the Brandywine River with a paved greenway trail, historic sites, picnic areas & a zoo.

Schuylkill River Trail

Schuylkill River Trail

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Harvey Run Trail

Harvey Run Trail

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River Walk

River Walk

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Idlewild Farm Preserve

Idlewild Farm Preserve

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Barmouth Trailhead at the Cynwyd Heritage Trail

Barmouth Trailhead at the Cynwyd Heritage Trail

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Hoots Hollow

Hoots Hollow

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Jack A. Markell Trail

Jack A. Markell Trail

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Flint Woods Nature Preserve

Flint Woods Nature Preserve

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Natural Lands' Saunders Woods Preserve

Natural Lands' Saunders Woods Preserve

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Schuylkill River Trail

Schuylkill River Trail

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Valley Garden Park

Valley Garden Park

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Vicaris St Trailhead

Vicaris St Trailhead

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Flat Rock Park

Flat Rock Park

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Wissahickon Creek Trailhead

Wissahickon Creek Trailhead

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Footpath between Belmont and Merrick

Footpath between Belmont and Merrick

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Oversee Farm - Auburn Valley State Park

Oversee Farm - Auburn Valley State Park

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Wissahickon Valley Park

Wissahickon Valley Park

Recreational area with trails & a creek. Vast park with over 50 miles of trails for hikers, bikers & equestrians, plus a trout-stocked creek.

Hermitage Natural Area

Hermitage Natural Area

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Stateline Woods Preserve

Stateline Woods Preserve

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Jack A. Markell Trail New Castle

Jack A. Markell Trail New Castle

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Auburn Valley State Park

Auburn Valley State Park

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Marshall Bridge Preserve

Marshall Bridge Preserve

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Marshall Millhouse Preserve

Marshall Millhouse Preserve

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Tacony Creek Park - The Big Field

Tacony Creek Park - The Big Field

302-acre watershed preserve. On 302 acres, this narrow preserve offers creek views plus native trees & wildflowers.

Bortons Mill Trails

Bortons Mill Trails

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Barclay Farmstead Trails

Barclay Farmstead Trails

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Fort Mott State Park

Fort Mott State Park

Riverfront site for picnics & walks. Remains of the riverfront fortifications anchor this natural spot with paths & picnic areas.

Palmyra Cove Nature Park

Palmyra Cove Nature Park

Riverfront trails, ponds & scenic vistas. 250-acre riverfront park features ponds, trails & scenic viewpoints, plus an environmental center.

Palmyra Cove Nature Park Parking

Palmyra Cove Nature Park Parking

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Chestnut Hill Trail Connector

Chestnut Hill Trail Connector

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Fort Delaware State Park and Pea Patch Island

Fort Delaware State Park and Pea Patch Island

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Middle Run Valley Natural Area

Middle Run Valley Natural Area

Nature area with trails & historic house. 850-acre state park offering 10 trails over 16 miles, plus the historic John C. Vansant house

Fort Delaware State Park

Fort Delaware State Park

Fortress with wartime re-enactments. Civil War fortress on island accessed by ferry, featuring costumed guides & interactive exhibits.

Pennypack Park

Pennypack Park

Green space with trails & a working farm. Creekside park with multi-use trails & an outdoor bandstand, plus historic houses & a farm.

Augustine Wildlife Area

Augustine Wildlife Area

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Port Penn Wetlands Trail

Port Penn Wetlands Trail

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St. Georges Trailhead - Mike Castle Trailhead

St. Georges Trailhead - Mike Castle Trailhead

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Lums Pond State Park

Lums Pond State Park

Fishing, hiking & sports fields. 1,790-acre preserve featuring freshwater pond, multipurpose trails, fishing, boat rentals & more.

Lums Pond Area 4

Lums Pond Area 4

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Lums Pond Nature Center

Lums Pond Nature Center

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South Lums Trailhead

South Lums Trailhead

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Augustine Wildlife Area

Augustine Wildlife Area

Wildlife preserve for hiking & fishing. Lush marshland area teeming with wildlife, offering hiking trails, fishing spots & seasonal hunting.

Brantwood Regional Park

Brantwood Regional Park

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Silver Lake Nature Center

Silver Lake Nature Center

Huge, wooded area with a nature center. This 460-acre, forested park includes a nature center with trails to explore a range of habitats.

Catawissa Nature Preserve

Catawissa Nature Preserve

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Silver Lake Park

Silver Lake Park

Park with sports, a poll & skateboarding. Community facility offering basketball, tennis, track & soccer, as well as ball fields & a pool.

Elk Neck Arboretum Area Parking

Elk Neck Arboretum Area Parking

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Core Creek Park

Core Creek Park

Waterfront recreation area with dog park. Community area providing sports fields & courts, a playground, boating, fishing, lawns & a dog park.

Tyler State Park

Tyler State Park

1,700 ac. for outdoor activities. Expansive park offering activities like hiking & boating plus theater & other cultural events.

Elk Neck State Forest

Elk Neck State Forest

Nature preserve for hunting & hiking. Vast nature preserve featuring areas for hunting, as well as hiking & horseback riding trails.

Blackbird Creek Reserve

Blackbird Creek Reserve

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Charles E. Price Memorial Park

Charles E. Price Memorial Park

Picnic areas, trails & a fishing pond. Large park offering a fishing pond, walking trails, picnic pavilions, a dog park & playgrounds.

Five Mile Woods Preserve Headquarters

Five Mile Woods Preserve Headquarters

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Five Mile Woods

Five Mile Woods

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Bohemia River State Park

Bohemia River State Park

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Natural Lands' Peek Preserve

Natural Lands' Peek Preserve

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Crystal Lake Park

Crystal Lake Park

Rugged area for hiking, biking & fishing. This rustic locale with forests, trails & a lake offers fishing, horseback riding & bird-watching.

Crystal Lake Hiking Trails

Crystal Lake Hiking Trails

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Maurice River Bluffs Preserve

Maurice River Bluffs Preserve

Nature trails with views & picnic areas. 5 mi. of forested trails with picnic spots, river views & a bird blind on 535 protected acres.

Blackbird State Forest

Blackbird State Forest

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Delaware Canal Black Rock Road Access

Delaware Canal Black Rock Road Access

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