TOWNSHIP PARKS
East Bradford Township currently has six park
areas that may be used by residents for enjoyment of active and
passive recreation. The township also has lands that may be considered
for future park construction or left as open space, depending on the
need.
East Bradford Park – (for pictures of
park click here) Dedicated on June
8, 2002 the park facilities include big league
and little league ball fields, multi-purpose field, tennis courts,
volleyball courts, picnic pavilion, concession stand and rest room
facilities. Walking trails encircle the park and also connect it with
Copeland School Park. Large groups and organized teams require
permits for field use and pavilion use. To access the park turn onto Kenmara Drive
off Copeland School Road, go to the first stop sign and make a left
and make a left at the second stop sign and the park is on your left.
Please be careful when accessing the park through Kenmara by watching for children and adults walking
in the street and playing in yards. Please obey the 25 MPH speed
limit.
Copeland
School Park – Copeland School Road and Frank Road, was named for
Copeland School which is directly across the street from the park. The
park consists of a little league field, soccer field and basketball
court. Large groups and organized teams require permits for field use.
Jane I. Reed Park – Frank Road next to East
Bradford Elementary School, was named after former teacher Jane I.
Reed who taught at Copeland School and East Bradford Elementary
School. The park consists of a pavilion for picnicking with charcoal
grills, nature trail and an exercise course. The pavilion may be
reserved, please contact the Township Office for more information.
Paradise Valley Nature Area – (for
pictures of park click here) Valley Creek
Road between Ravine Road and Harmony Hill Road. Located in the
Paradise Valley Historic Area this area consists of a parking area for
access to the nature areas and for fishing Valley Creek a trout stream
stocked by PA Fish and Boat Commission and the West Chester Fish, Game
and Wildlife Association, Inc. Picnic tables are also available at the
parking area. Across the creek is a wetlands
replacement area and meadowlands that can be explored. Crossing the
creek requires knee high boots or shoes that you do not mind getting
wet.
Harry J. Waite Jr. Nature Area –
For pictures of park click here. North Creek
Road between Hillsdale Road and Allerton Road. This area was named for
long time resident and nature lover Harry Waite and consists of a
parking area with access to the east branch of the Brandywine Creek
for fishing or canoeing.
Shaw’s Bridge Park – Located along South
Creek Road between Rt. 842 and Lenape Road (Rt. 52/100) was named
after the creek crossing located at the north end of the park. The
park consists of walking trails, bird watching areas, picnic areas,
open field areas for games and kite flying, and access to the
Brandywine River for fishing and canoeing. The east and west branches
of the Brandywine Creek converge at the park and become the Brandywine
River at this point. You can park up stream at the Harry J. Waite Jr.
Nature Area and canoe down the east branch to Shaw’s Bridge Park for
a short canoe trip. Restroom facilities are available.
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