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Nearby Parks: Valley Forge National Historical Park Brandywine Battlefield State Park Bellevue State Park Brandywine Creek State Park Evansburg State Park Independence Mall State Park Independence National Historical Park National Park, Borough of National Park Fort Washington State Park Marsh Creek State Park Brandywine Springs State Park Walter S Carpenter State Park Hopewell Village National Historic Site
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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 Unverified listing

| 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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