This is a Willistown Township park at the corner of route 3 and Garrett Mill Rd. (It used to be…read morecalled Garrett Mill Park, but was dedicated to Rita in 2017.) The township website makes this place sound vibrant, "Rita Reves Park is over 20 acres of active recreation, including one 60' and one 90' ball field and a soccer/lacrosse field, with a pavilion including 6 large picnic tables, a playground for ages 5-12., and a sand volley ball pit (visitors must provide net)." ...but in reality it's really quiet. I don't think I've ever seen anyone here any time of year. There are sports fields, which are a bit of a hike from the parking lot, and a playground with covered picnic area, and restrooms, right off the parking lot. The playground is one relatively small playstructure. I'd recommend stopping if you're on a trip going a distance and need to go to the bathroom, stretch your legs, or let kids burn energy, but it's not really a destination park for recreation. There are many parks nearby which will satisfy that a lot more. I recommend Ridley Creek State Park, which is very close by, less than a minute up route 3. I always give 4 stars for greenspace, and I do appreciate this great effort to preserve this land, so 4 stars it is!

This playground was recommended by my son's chiro's office. Just as a place to go, nothing chiro…read morespecial about it. There is a lot of large equipment, but not a whole lot of variety or imagination in the different interactive functions. Reeves Park's playground (Phoenixville), Smith Memorial Playground (Fairmount Park), Freedom Playground (Haverford), and Aston Twp's new playground all have really imaginitive stuff, and just as large of an expanse (if not larger). I also have to give props to the Reeves Park and Freedom playgrounds for being fenced in (Smith is, but it's so big, the fence is not as containing as it could be). Kids Dream is not fenced, unfortunately, because it is a layer of safety I always appreciate, for young kids who run, and also just to keep out wandering dogs (the ones on a long leash whose caretakers aren't paying attention) or to dissuade sketchy people from hanging around (sorry but they're everywhere). There is a nearby walking trail, and it's also adjacent to township offices (shared parking lot). I do have to comment that there was a bit of litter generally around, which is never okay for a kids' playground. Also, this playground is pretty crowded. Parents seemed adequately considerate, but honestly, all the abovementioned playgrounds had a better vibe to me. Maybe because this place was built up by my recommendation and the reviews, but it wasn't as great as my expectations (and comparative experiences).

Fantastic playground!! Huge plenty of options of what to play on. Love it! Will be back for sure…read more Not far from the shopping areas. Conveniently located.

Great 20 acre park on the edge of Newtown Square off of Route 3 right where 926 starts\ends. On…read moresite parking, picnic benches, kids playground area, a pavilion, bathrooms, soccer, softball and baseball fields... I've been playing softball here a couple years now and have stopped by the picnic area to have lunch on several occasions(BYO). A decent parking sized parking lot around the pavilion\kids playground area and a short walk to the soccer\baseball\softball fields. There is bleacher seating around the baseball fields, I'm not sure about the soccer field. You can actually rent out the fields here or the pavilion at amazingly cheap rates! Check out the webpage for more info. Well maintained, nice location, lots to do on a nice day! Stop by and check it out! Open from Dawn to Dusk daily!

This is a nice state park that sits in the middle of Wilmington! It offers a variety things to…read moreenjoy. On my visit while traveling, I saw people cooling off in the water, a picnic, walkers and runners, zoo goers, admirers of beauty in the rose garden, and more. It's nice to have such a great green space within an urban area. As a walker, it has nice paths that made it convenient to get my steps in while also seeing what Delaware has to offer!

Such a pretty respite right in the middle of town. Lots of spots to wander, take in the beautiful…read morenature that surrounds you, enjoy a picnic, and say hi to friendly passersby.

Our dreams came true at the Willows thanks to the Peachtree staff! Both my wife and I have worked…read morein the wedding industry, so we know exactly what it looks like behind the scenes. Though we were nervous at first about there being one exclusive caterer and an assigned day-of coordinator, everything turned out wonderfully. The Space: The Willows is simply a gorgeous setting at every turn - each room, the landscaping, the grounds. Thankfully we were able to pull off Plan A, getting married in the courtyard, but it was extremely important to us that the backup plan be just as beautiful, and it is! Though we're grateful we didn't have to use it for the ceremony, the Solarium being empty meant we were able to get ready there with tons of natural light and beautiful tile. I loved the variety of spaces we were able to use for portraits and family photos. The views, and the drive in, really set the tone. The Food: Food was my wife's number one most important line item when it came to our wedding, especially having been served less than ideal meals as vendors and seeing the same things over and over. Multiple reviews of Peachtree told us what we needed to know, and we were confident about the menu options. During the tasting, we were a little thrown off because there weren't many items that we loved, but our coordinator reminded us that they're choosing things to present that you wouldn't have necessarily chosen on your own. Our wedding day food was truly unreal, hands down the best wedding food I've had. All our guests were RAVING about it, too. The Staff: We can't say enough good things about the staff at Peachtree/the Willows. We got so lucky to have the team we did, who told us repeatedly that we had amazing guests and the vibes were high. Namely, George, Karen, and Steph made our big day possible. At the end of the night, our hotel shuttle forgot about us, so my wife and I also were able to chat more with the staff, and they genuinely all seemed so happy to be with us. This was absolutely a highlight of our day. We couldn't be more grateful to have found the Willows!

This is such a cute little park for a picnic and to enjoy a nice day! There are also benches and…read moretables along the lake. It also holds a special place in my heart because my husband proposed to me here back in 2020. It was such a magical day and I will remember it for the rest of my life (sorry for the cheesiness). Aside from that, it is a great place to bring kids. I could spend the whole day there when the weather is nice.

I was looking for something that was somewhat of a unicorn find. I needed a toddler safe playground…read morethat was also fenced off. My toddler is a runner, he's a track star. I came upon this park when doing a google search for local parks. I have to admit, I wasn't sure it was going to be as good looking in person as it was online, but it was a gorgeous afternoon and I had nothing else to do, so away we went! The location is tucked away right off of Baltimore Pike and Ring Road, behind the township's municipal building. There's a small parking lot and handicapped accessibility into the playground, as well as availability around the playground itself once inside the fenced area. This is a HUGE plus in my book, as I have handicapped family members and it's often hard for me to find a park that I can take both my toddler and family members to. The equipment is still practically new and in great working shape. There's a toddler side (ages 2-5) and older children's side (5-12) with lots of different options. There's also plenty of bench seating, as well as picnic tables. Right outside of the fenced playground area is a wonderful pavilion area with new and nicely kept patio furniture for lounging. There are two negatives I personally found: 1.) There are no trash cans at the park. This is a HUGE negative for me as a parent - kids make a LOT of trash. I have no issue taking my trash along with me home, however, I know there's plenty of other people that won't, and it'll end up being left behind. 2.) The walkway around the playground doesn't have a level amount of wood chips, so when you're making your way from the playground to the sidewalk, you can very easily fall onto the sidewalk. Which my toddler did and slammed very hard onto the sidewalk. This is definitely a safety hazard. With my two negatives being said, they are both things that can easily be corrected. Despite the massive amount of traffic flying by on Baltimore Pike during rush hour, it was quite peaceful and serene, with lots animals about and the Brandywine flowing behind the park. I look forward to many more visits to the park.

OMG, this place is beautiful. I have attended multiple…read moreevents here for 3 different community groups who rent the well appointed rooms here. Staff is great. Facilities are terrific. Parking gets full. All sorts of outdoor and indoor activities. Wish we had this in Media, PA.

Nice park with good new equipment. There's a shaded pavilion which is nice if you pack a lunch…read more There are a few issues though. First, there is very little if any shade on the actual playground, so a summer visit can be very hot very quickly. Second, the park is so heavily used that lots of things have wear and tear even though it isn't that old. Also, the way the equipment is built, smaller kids and toddlers can run under it but there's no shortcut for parents, so a little kid can get far away from a parent with ease. I don't know if this is a regular occurrence, but during my latest visit on a Sunday afternoon there were a large pack of teenagers there. They were using the equipment improperly, yelling, and cursing. For a park inside a residence I would expect a little more management by the township.

This is a lovely, shaded park I recently discovered with quaint boardwalks and wooded bridges that…read morecross over lush vegetation. There is a nice creek where my dog enjoyed stopping for a drink along the way. The path is well-maintained and peaceful. I walked the entire loop at a brisk pace in less than 9 minutes, making it a great spot for a quick walk in nature.

This is a pretty crappy little park, wedged between Rte 202 and Conestoga Road. It consists of a…read moresingle trail that starts and ends at the parking lot, winding through mostly wooded areas, but also over a fire swampy place. See the pictures for details. There is constant and pretty loud traffic noise from Rte 202, which is a highway in this area. The enclosed nature of this place means you won't see any of the deer that are across 202 near the abandoned Aegon office building (another review, another day) or any other significant wildlife. This place just seems like an afterthought, something to do with some undeveloped land, a place to eat your lunch or make out in your car with that certain special co-worker. What prevents a one-star rating? The trail does have inclines, so you can get a decent walk. You can do the whole circuit in less than 10 minutes at a brisk pace. That, and somebody made the effort to label some of the trees. Also, it's so close to my workplace that it's hard to ignore. There's a decent stream that winds its way around which is nicely distracting. Still, with the traffic noise, you can't really feel close to nature. Oh, btw, no bike riding allowed, or golf, pets, alcohol, and be gone by dusk. So if your hamster wanted to bike to the fireswamp area to practice his night putting with a sixpack of Bud Ice, consider finding a Plan B.