Park nature programs in Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Paul Palmer Park is a picturesque park located at 115 North 9th Avenue in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States. This beautiful outdoor space offers a peaceful retreat for visitors to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. With well-maintained walking trails, lush greenery, and scenic views, Paul Palmer Park is the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or simply soaking up the sunshine. Whether you're looking to unwind in nature or get some exercise, this park has something for everyone. Come and explore all that Paul Palmer Park has to offer!

Midvale Park is a charming green space located at 121 Birch Street in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. This beautiful park offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, with lush greenery, walking paths, and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy. Whether you're looking to relax with a book under a shady tree or have a fun day out with friends and family, Midvale Park is the perfect spot. Come and experience the tranquility and natural beauty of this hidden gem in the heart of Coatesville.

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.