INUSA Parks and Gardens
Chanticleer
786 Church Rd, Wayne, PA 610-687-4163
Early 20th-century estate with 30 acres with formal gardens, orchards,
vegetables, herbs, perrennials, roses, tropical plants, courtyard.
Mid-Apr-Oct, Wed-Sat 10:am-3:30pm. Guided tours for groups of 10+ by
appt. Donation.
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Entrances: 86th & Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia or Rt
420 & I95, Tinicum, PA 610-521-0662
Last fresh water tidal basin on Delaware River. Many species of plants
and wildlife. Visitors Center daily 9am-4:30pm; refuge 8am-sunset.
Free.
US Rt 1, Kennett Square, PA 610-388-1000
1,050 acres and 20 indoor gardens with exquisite flowers, trees,
opulent architecture, sparkling fountains, exotic plants. Seasonal
events. Apr-Oct 9am-6pm, Nov-Mar 9am-5pm, Christmas display 9am-9pm. $
Ridley Creek State Park
Sycamore Mills Rd, Media, PA 610-892-3900
Hiking, bicycle trails, stocked stream, cross-country skiing and picnic
areas. Free. Horseback riding $. Site of Colonial PA Plantation.
Providence Rd (Rt 252), Media, PA 610-565-7410
122 acres include playground, trails, arboretum. Rose Tree Summer
Festival (Jun-Aug), Festival of Lights (Dec). Free.
Scott Arboretum
College Ave off Rt 320, Swarthmore, PA 610-328-8025
110+ acres of 5,000 different ornamental plants and walking trails on
the Swarthmore College campus. Daily dawn to dusk. Free.
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd, Media, PA 610-566-5431
Collections of native, ornamental, rare trees. Restored historic
buildings and 20 miles of hiking trails. Daily 8am-dusk. $