Nature escapes in pa county in Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Hibernia County Park is a picturesque park located at 1 Park Road in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States. This popular tourist attraction offers a peaceful retreat for visitors to enjoy nature and outdoor activities. The park features lush greenery, scenic walking trails, picnic areas, and a historic mansion. Visitors can also explore the park's beautiful gardens, fishing ponds, and playgrounds. Hibernia County Park is the perfect destination for a relaxing day out in nature with family and friends.

Located at 1199 Cannery Road in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, the Natural Lands' ChesLen Preserve is the largest privately owned nature preserve open to the public in Chester County. Visitors can explore miles of marked hiking trails that wind through shady woodlands, flower-filled meadows, farm fields, and stream valleys. The Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround is a highlight for young explorers, where they can climb logs, build stick tee-pees, hunt for bugs, and get a little dirty while gaining an appreciation for nature. History buffs will appreciate the Star Gazers’ Stone, a reference point placed by surveyors and astronomers Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon in 1763 to mark the astronomical meridian line. The preserve was once part of a 17,000-acre tract owned by the legendary King Ranch, known for grazing cattle on the lush fields. Visitors can also discover a small cemetery that is a remnant of the Chester County Poorhouse, which operated as a refuge for orphans and indigent adults.