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Glen Providence is a 33 acre park nestled in a steep valley between Media Borough and Upper Providence, Pennsylvania. A walk through this lovely historical park provides a free family outing<\/strong> within walking distance of thousands of local residents.<\/p>\n

When George and Eleanor Butler donated the land for Glen Providence Park in 1935, it became Delaware County’s first park.<\/strong>  The Butlers wished that the park be maintained in its natural state, and they dedicated the park as a Bird Sanctuary and Arboretum.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Recreation<\/h2>\n

Recreation opportunities include dog walking, geocaching<\/a>, Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/b>, <\/b><\/i>fishing<\/a>, picnicking, sledding, photography, bird watching<\/a>, and of course hiking!<\/strong>  You can check out our 2019 Schedule of Events<\/a><\/strong> and join us on one of our monthly nature walks, summer concerts<\/a><\/strong>, volunteer days, or our Friday morning Conservation Crew<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Trail Map and Nature Guide<\/em><\/h3>\n

Glen Providence Park has about 2 miles of trails <\/strong>with distinct personalities and plant species,<\/strong> with views of the wetlands<\/strong> fed from natural springs that line Broomall’s Run.  Most trails lead to the serene pond at the park’s center.<\/strong>  Make sure you explore it all – use our Annotated Trail Map<\/a>! <\/strong>You can also download the 1941 Nature Guide<\/a><\/strong> which includes a walking tour of the park.<\/p>\n

Explore the Menu <\/strong>above and the Categories<\/strong> and Tags<\/strong> on the right to learn much more about the park – you can also search our over 200 articles. And like us on Facebook<\/a><\/strong> to follow our regular photos and updates about Glen Providence Park!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Stewardship<\/h2>\n

As good stewards of the park, do not add or remove animals or vegetation from the park<\/strong> without consulting Delaware County Parks and Recreation. The course of streams and the pond should not be altered<\/strong> as disturbances can increase the already serious problem of erosion. If you’d like to help improve the health of the park, please contact us<\/a><\/strong> about volunteering or check our calendar<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Injured wildlife<\/em><\/h3>\n

If you find an animal in the park that is injured and needs emergency assistance, call Delaware County Park Police at 610-891-5000.<\/p>\n

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Delaware County Parks & Recreation<\/a> oversees and maintains this County-owned park, as part of its 621 total acres of parkland (and growing!). Friends of Glen Providence Park works with Parks & Recreation to prioritize and coordinate volunteer projects to further preserve and enhance the park \u2013 and to provide free events for the community.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Location & Park Entrances<\/h2>\n

To find Glen Providence Park on google maps, click here<\/a>, then park at (or walk to!) one of these three entrances:<\/p>\n

– Main entrance: 500 Block of West State Street, Media
\n– Corner of Kirk Lane & Third Street, Upper Providence
\n– Corner of West Street & Third Street, Media<\/p>\n