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| State Park Overview: |
 | Ridley Creek State Park encompasses over 2,606 acres of Delaware County woodlands and meadows. The gently rolling terrain of the park, bisected by Ridley Creek, is only 16 miles from center city Philadelphia. |
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| Picnicking: |
| There are hundreds of picnic tables in 14 picnic areas. Each area is equipped with restrooms and charcoal grills. Several of the areas have large fields suited to sports activities. Areas #7, #8 and #11 have playground equipment. Areas #8, #11 and #17 have picnic pavilions that can be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing:
Ridley Creek is stocked with trout and provides excellent angling. The portion of the creek from Sycamore Mills Dam to the mouth of Dismal Run is a delayed harvest, fly fishing only area. A wheelchair accessible fishing platform is on the paved, Multi-use Trail along Sycamore Mills Road. Vehicle permits must be acquired at the park office. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply.
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| History of the Area: |
| Within the park boundaries was a small 18th century village, which grew up around the site of a mill. Now known as Sycamore Mills, the area had been previously named Bishop?s Mill and Providence Mill. The miller?s house, the office and library, and several small mill workers? dwellings are currently used as private residences. The park area has been designated as the ?Ridley Creek State Park Historic District? on the National Register of Historic Places.
Park property was purchased in the 1960s with Project 70 funds, and developed with Land and Water Conservation Fund moneys. Park facilities were dedicated to public use in August of 1972.
The park office is in the ?Hunting Hill? mansion, built by the Jeffords family in 1914. The mansion was built around a 1789 Pennsylvania stone farmhouse that forms the core of the building and serves as the reception center. |
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| Area Accommodations |
| B&Bs / Inns | | Sweetwater Farm - Relaxing and peaceful - historic 50 acre estate with elegant accommodations & gourmet breakfast. Pool, heated spa, horses, goats, pond and porches. 12 rooms including 5 child and pet friendly cottages |
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| | Note to Park related businesses:
List your vacation cabin, weekend getaway, log cabin rental, romantic cottage, vacation home, resort, hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, country inn, campground, RV park, horseback riding stable, canoe livery, river rafting, outfitting, sporting goods store, guide service, RV rental or any other park related activity, park related attraction or park related service on Google or StateParks.com. (more).... |
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| Related Links: |
| www.upenn.edu - ... Barr, Jeffery R. Preservation in Ridley Creek State Park: Documentation of the Historic Farmsteads. ... Barr, Jeffery R. Preservation in Ridley Creek State Park: Documentation of the Historic Farmsteads. ... |
| Nature Programs: |
| The park offers diversity in environmental education and interpretive programming. Hands-on learning experiences provide participants with the opportunity to gain awareness, appreciation and knowledge of our natural and cultural resources.
Programming is available from September to May. The environmental education specialist provides environmental education and interpretive services to private and public schools, home schooling associations, community organizations, scouting groups and park visitors. For information or to schedule a group program, call 610-892-3908. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Whispering Pines Family
1969 Henderson Ave
Washington, PA
(724) 222-9830
| KOA Campgrounds
7 Koa Rd
Washington, PA
(724) 225-7590
| Camp Green Lane
1000 W Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA
(610) 270-1700
| Shady Acres Campground
301 Creek Rd
Downingtown, PA
(610) 269-1800
| J C's Bagelry & Bake Shop
84 W Lancaster Ave
Downingtown, PA
(610) 269-1800
| Brandywine Creek Campground
300 Creek Rd
Downingtown, PA
(610) 942-9950
| Timberline Campground
117 Timberlane Rd
Clarksboro, NJ
(856) 423-6677
| Thousand Trails Regional Ofc
317 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 551-8617
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Reeves Sport Shop
1943 W Chestnut St
Washington, PA
(724) 222-9310
| Sport Fishin' Outlet
230 W Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA
(610) 275-2441
| Fly Fishing Shop The
528 Fox Rd
Glenside, PA
(215) 887-1523
| Gordon's Sports Supply
129 Pottstown Pike
Chester Springs, PA
(610) 458-5153
| Blue Water Fishing Tackle Co
1304 Conshohocken Rd # 185
Plymouth Meeting, PA
(610) 270-9620
| French Creek Hunting & Fishing Outfitters
270 Schuylkill Rd
Phoenixville, PA
(610) 933-7200
| Slapp's Tire Service
301 Flower St
Chester, PA
(610) 874-7997
| Slicer's Camping Trailers
4101 Old Capitol TRL
Wilmington, DE
(302) 994-9537
| S T C Sports
401 Harmony Rd
Gibbstown, NJ
(856) 224-0730
| Pete's Outdoor Store
305 W State St
Kennett Square, PA
(610) 444-0482
| American Fishing Wire
205 Carter Dr
West Chester, PA
(610) 692-1971
| Brinkman's Live Bait & Tackle
4999 Linden Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 632-0674
| Mike & Kates Sports Shopp
7492 Oxford Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 745-7740
| Bob's Bait & Tackle
4863 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 487-0887
| Sport Master
6301 Ditman St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 331-8836
| Bridesburg Bait & Tackle
2610 Orthodox St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 289-8599
| Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods
2319 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 465-7842
| Penn Fishing Tackle
1771 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 673-3401
| Penn Fishing and Tackle Mfg
3028 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 229-9415
| Hartville Fishing Club
3409 Rorer St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 634-0399
| Center Point Pond Inc
1814 Valley Forge Rd
Norristown, PA
(610) 222-9060
| Montgomery County: Fishing
Norristown, PA
(610) 278-3070
| Leonard's Sporting Goods
8508 Lansdowne Ave
Upper Darby, PA
(610) 449-6409
| Al's Rainbow Sporting Goods
1616 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 465-7842
| Eyler's Inc Fly & Tackle
895 Penn St
Bryn Mawr, PA
(610) 527-3388
| South East Archery & Sports
1852 Delmar Dr
Folcroft, PA
(610) 583-1614
| Xa Fishing Inc
501 Abbott Dr
Broomall, PA
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| Reeves Sport Shop
2650 Park Ave
Washington, PA
(724) 222-9310
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | London Bridge Resorts
1150 1st Ave
King of Prussia, PA
(610) 680-3500
| Epic Resorts
1150 1st Ave
King of Prussia, PA
(610) 992-0100
| Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz
1220 Market St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 922-7324
| Springhill Suites
430 Plymouth Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA
(610) 940-0400
| Resort Capital Group
1 Presidential Blvd
Bala Cynwyd, PA
(610) 664-3322
| Ashland Nature Ctr Lodge
3511 Barley Mill Rd
Hockessin, DE
(302) 239-2536
| Landis Lodge
2915 Newport Gap Pike
Wilmington, DE
(302) 998-5913
| Animal Resorts
301 Jefferis Rd
Downingtown, PA
(610) 942-0388
| Rising Sun Health Center
500 E Godfrey Ave
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 728-6404
| Hyatt Hotels & Resorts: Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
200 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 893-1234
| Vaction Showplace Epic Resorts
1923 Franklin Mills Cir
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 501-0245
| Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites: Philadelphia Marriott
1201 Market St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 625-2900
| Sheraton
3549 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 387-8000
| Sheraton Suites Wilmington
422 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE
(302) 654-6036
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