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Ridley Creek State Park
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| Ridley Creek State Park, Pennsylvania, USA | |
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| IUCN Category III (Natural Monument) | |
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| Location: | Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nearest city: | Media, Pennsylvania |
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| Area: | 2606 acres (10.55 km²) |
| Established: | August 1972 |
| Governing body: | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
Ridley Creek State Park is a 2606 acre (10.55 km²) Pennsylvania State Park in Delaware County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park, just north of the county seat of Media, offers many recreational activities, such as hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking, and paddling Ridley Creek which passes through the park. Highlights include a 5-mile paved multi-use trail, a formal garden designed by the Olmsted Brothers, and Colonial Plantations, which recreates daily life on a pre-revolutionary farm. The park is adjacent to the John J. Tyler Arboretum. Ridley Creek State Park is just over 16 miles from downtown, Philadelphia between Pennsylvania Route 352 and Pennsylvania Route 252 on Gradyville Road.
The location of Ridley Creek State Park, just 16 miles from downtown Philadelphia, has led to its popularity. Ridley Creek is very popular with fishermen. It is stocked with trout by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. A portion of the creek is a designated catch and release area for fly fishing only. There is a wheelchair accessible fishing platform on a multi-use trail. There are 12 miles of hiking trails at Ridley Creek State Park. These trails pass through a variety of habitats. A 5 mile multi use trail is open to jogging, bicycling and walking. The park also features a 4.7 mile equestrian trail.
The following state parks are within 30 miles (48 km) of Ridley Creek State Park:
- Benjamin Rush State Park (Philadelphia County)
- Delaware Canal State Park (Bucks and Northampton Counties)
- Evansburg State Park (Montgomery County)
- Fort Mott State Park (New Jersey)
- Fort Washington State Park (Montgomery County)
- French Creek State Park (Berks and Chester Counties)
- Marsh Creek State Park (Chester County)
- Neshaminy State Park (Bucks County)
- Norristown Farm Park (Montgomery County)
- White Clay Creek Preserve (Chester County)
- White Clay Creek State Park (Delaware)
- Ridley Creek State Park. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved on January 31, 2007.
- Friends of Ridley Creek State Park. Friends of Ridley Creek State Park Organization, Pa. Parks & Forests Foundation. Retrieved on March 12, 2007.
- United States Geological Survey. Ridley Creek State Park, USGS Media (PA) Topo Map. TopoZone. Retrieved on March 12, 2007.
