Ridley Creek State Park

Great little park nestled in a quiet suburb of Philadelphia. There are multiple parking areas throughout the park, so it never feels crowded.

Please beware of ticks- we noticed three on us while hiking and even brought one home despite wearing permethrin treated clothes and picaridin.

If you park along Gradyville Rd and hike north, there's a trail that will take you up a hill where you can see the damage of a tornado touchdown from a few years ago. Pretty neat.

Once you find a parking spot you can enjoy this delightful park.

Walking in the road along the stream

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I've been wanting to visit here since I moved back east and why not on my birthday! Plenty of parking and decent trails. We couldn't see the mansion as there was a wedding that day. Beautiful grounds and a peaceful respite from the city. I'll be back to explore more.

Amazing park that has plenty of hills and stunning scenery. The trails are abundant and range in incline. It also seems to be a good fly fishing spot from all the fishermen I see there. I'm still amazed that I only live 17 miles away and it's like I'm transported to another world when I get there.

I've been coming here for years and it is awesome! There is a large variety of hiking trails, but my favorite is one that is further down along the river. It has a beautiful view and lookouts to see small waterfalls. The trails are marked clearly and it is a great place to bring kids! You could spend the whole day walking along the trails if the weather is nice. There are also benches for picnics. I never get tired of hiking here.

Great place! Needs more trail maintenance though. Mom cut her leg on fallen limbs left on the Blue Trail. Been there for 3 weeks. See photo

I love the Orange trail. Unfortunately I can't park in the small parking lot because my car bottoms out on the road surface. I wish they would fix this.

Great place for walking. It can be crowded on weekends or when the weather is really nice. There are multiple parking areas to choose from so if one is crowded it's helpful to know how to get to another. You can also bike on the paved roads.

There are a few different ways to access the trails at Ridley Creek State Park. I recommend going to the main entrance on Gradyville Road and Sandy Flash Drive. In my opinion this is the place to find the best parking. It'll take you to the mansion area, where the bathrooms are also located.

The first time I came to RCSP I parked on Sycamore Mills Road (where there is very limited capacity) and found there was a paved path as well as a steep hiking trail (I think it's called White Trail). I got to explore a little bit, but then it started to rain.

The second time I came to RCSP I went to the main entrance I mentioned above, and it was a better time. The path behind the mansion is very beautiful. There's lots of waterfalls/creeks, and it is not as steep or rocky as the Ridley Creek Trail by Sycamore Mills Road.

I can't wait to return to RCSP to keep exploring all the trails, paths, and beautiful features!

Lucky to have this state park practically in our back yard. We frequent this park to hike, explore nature and relax. Recently we tried a new trail and had a wilderness scavenger hunt (perfect activity to incorporate into our hike). The trails are very clearly marked, especially when walking for hours. We never felt lost and thoroughly enjoyed the creek, the peace and quiet of being submersed in nature plus the critters we came across (chipmunk, deer, etc). Highly recommend for a day trip or relaxing hike. There's a paved portion too for bike riding or running/ walking. Some of the parking areas have huge pot holes and divots, so be careful when finding a trail or spot to park driving into Ridley Creek.