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    Haverford Reserve Trails

    4.5 (15 reviews)

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    Shaun T.

    My main use of the Haverford Reserve Trails is for walking the dog. The trails provide a change of pac E for the dog, some good exercise and lots of interesting smells. This is a leashed trail by rule, you will occasionally run into an off leash dog which is usually no big deal, but a bit of a hassle nonetheless. Parking is simple, the trails are safe and is a close by destination to get the dog outside!

    View from the soccer field
    Marlene F.

    This a review based on the surrounding areas. I went to the playground with my nieces and it was a very ample and fun playground with lots of seating area for parents and sitters, benches and clean bathrooms. The playground had lots of fun things and cool instruments for the children to create and I even indulged lol. I did notice the hike trail map and will certainly go back to explore. There is a huge soccer field, and ample dog park, lots of parking and the day we went to center had a craft show. Over all a nice peaceful area to enjoy the outdoors.

    Buddy and two other Golden Retrievers he met. Buddy is on the right.

    Love this place the people and their pets were friendly and welcoming. This was our first time here. We will most definitely be back there again soon.

    Weird tire thing in the woods
    Veronica K.

    This place is full of lots of easy and well maintained trails. It's a bit hard to locate, but if you park near the sports fields and walk towards the municipal building you should see signage pointing you in the right direction. One word of advice, if it's been raining wear very durable shoes, because most of the trails are just dirt and it can get very muddy.

    Trail with arrows
    Morgan K.

    Trails are nicely marked and no trash was seen during our hike. They have the trail map on their website but also make it available at the park on signs and paper copies. Frisbee golf course seemed nice and multiple people were playing while we were there.

    Trail head
    Steven B.

    Seriously excellent hiking/walking trails for both humans and canines. The wife and I often visit the very popular dog park here. We've been meaning to try out the trails and today was so beautiful we grabbed up our two Miniature Schnauzers and headed out to give them a try. It was the right decision. These are several miles of well-manicured rails right in the middle of Delaware County. See the link for an online map and maps are also available at the trail heads. Parking is not a problem. We had a great time and so did the dogs. The trails wind through the forest and it's easy to plan loops so you end up back at your car. Today we crossed small streams twice and the dogs were happy to grab a quick drink. We saw couples and families hiking both with and without dogs. The trails are so extensive that most of the time you feel like you have them all to yourself. If you are bringing your mutts they need to be leashed. It doesn't get much better than this for enjoying a couple of hours of fresh air and nature.

    Chris C.

    I've been critical of the way the township handled the former Haverford State recreational space and the Crec but the trails are the one thing they got right. We've done most of them and they're absolutely great. A nice retreat where you forget you're still in Haverford. The trails are a great way to explore and get a walk in and enjoy the rolling terrain and untamed Darby creek. One of the more pleasant trails is the Blue Route trail where you walk underneath the blue route and take a wide trail along the creek. If you walk far enough- you will come to an old trestle that was part of the Newtown Square train line that has been long abandoned. Why not 5 stars? As peaceful and relaxing as the trails are, there are still many people who reside in the township who are illiterate and don't follow the signs that state that dogs must be kept on a leash. Nothing brings you out of a daydream like a strange dog barreling out of the woods while their inept owner struggles to regain control of their animal. I understand that there are many insecure people who need the affection of an animal for companionship but adhering to the rules is what makes a society. This is ironic since the township has 2 dog parks already on the premise. The Woods Trail is also pretty cool too- enjoy!

    J F.

    Went here for the first time today. Walked two of the trails. The township has done a great job with signage, even going so far as to label the difficulty of each one. I would suggest wearing pants, high socks, and hiking boots, especially if you go on any of the non-paved ones. Also, if it's hot, bring some water. You'll need it. There was hardly anyone there on the day that we visited, but it seems like a great place to play sports. There were a few fields set aside for such activities. There was a big building there that seemed like a resource center, but we didn't go inside. We'd like to go back and try some of the other trails. We were thinking that this place is probably even more beautiful in the fall. I've attached a few pictures.

    The start of Southbrook Trail

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    Nice short trails, well maintained, located in very nice neighbourhood. Not so much elevation, but good place to have a jog after work

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    Ashbridge Memorial Park - On the trail

    Ashbridge Memorial Park

    4.4(12 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    I occasionally visit Ashbridge Memorial Park to play tennis or to take a leisurely stroll…read more Today, I stopped by to play some tennis, but I couldn't since it was Sunday. Apparently, you can't play tennis on Sunday due to the Ashbridge Will. I'm not actually sure if the rule is enforced because the doors are not locked.! The courts themselves, are pretty nice. The lines are visible and there are little to no cracks on them. Though, there are only two courts. While none of the courts are shaded there is a shaded area right by the courts. In that area is picnic benches where kids and families have picnics and birthday parties. There is a pretty large playground with slides, monkey bars, a spider-web climbing structure and more! That must be fun for the kids! There is also two bathroom with water fountains. The water is solid and ice cold! There is also a large walking trail that goes around the park! Altogether, this is a great park to have fun at!

    I drive by this park frequently when I travel into Bryn Mawr, and it wasn't until last weekend that…read moreI actually got to take the kids for the first time. We were on our way into the city and met up with some friends for an impromptu play date. This park is really cool, with lots of modern play equipment for both younger tots and older kids. My 6 year old really enjoyed the "spider web." There is lots of parking and lots of space for the kids to play and it's right in the heart of the main line off of Montgomery Ave in Bryn Mawr. We'll definitely take the kids here again if we're in the area.

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    Ashbridge Memorial Park - Cherry Blossom season

    Cherry Blossom season

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    Ashbridge Memorial Park - The playground is wonderful!

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    Radnor Trail - Art Center area

    Radnor Trail

    4.3(13 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    2.4-mile long one way…read more Multiple entrances. Parking varies based on when you enter. Friends of Radnor trail park is a good entrance with parking and a dog park. Bathrooms available there too. Wayne art center has parking. There's also a small lot off of Conestoga road by the curve across from Brookside Ave. Trail ends at Radnor Chester road and Sugartown road. Radnor Chester is a bit dangerous of an entrance. No parking available there. Parking at the shopping center across the street from the Sugartown entrance. Multiple other entrances have parking lots throughout the middle of the trail. Entrance also available from the apts by the township building and accessible from the township driving range off of Iven ave. Trail isn't flat. Has a slight tilt toward the edges. Occasional benches. Entrance by the art center is beautiful and always decorated by local art. Nice and quiet. Beautiful nature escape in the middle of a town. Mile markers on the side. Gets pretty busy when it's nice out and on afternoons. The local high school often uses the trail for cross country practice in the fall.

    This past weekend, it was a nice day out, so my wife wanted to get outside. We decided to try a…read morenew semi-local trail and parked at the Radnor Trailhead. We spent some time walking towards Strafford and enjoying the nice weather. This trail seemed well maintained, but was completely asphalt. Perfect for anything with wheels. There were interesting things along the way, a larger "Friends of Radnor Trail Park", with a lot of dog activity. The Wayne Art Center had some art work lining the fences of the trail. One area of the trail even had a small community garden, where the walkers could help themselves to anything that was growing. It's a nice place to be outside,but you are basically walking in an alley between back yards. Well not an alley, because an old railway was here. The trail had some interesting information about where each stop was along the trail. A great way to reclaim land from those tracks. Additionally, there were port-a-potties along the path. A nice day out, but I don't know if we would ever return.

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    Radnor Trail - Art Center area

    Art Center area

    Radnor Trail - Community garden area at the Wayne Art Center

    Community garden area at the Wayne Art Center

    Radnor Trail - Raised garden beds toward the Sugartown side

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    Raised garden beds toward the Sugartown side

    Gable Park - Gable Park -- playground

    Gable Park

    4.0(1 review)
    3.7 mi

    Decent township park, with a lot crammed in to every square inch of space. This park is located off…read moreof Bishop Hollow Rd, and at the corner of Bishop Hollow and Ellis Ave. Features include: Baseball / Softball Diamonds Basketball Court Dog Park Lacrosse Facilities Playground Soccer Field Synthetic Turf Field Walking Trail Playground This park comprises all the land surrounding the township building / police dept / library. The ball fields and fieldhouse have separate entrances up the hill from the administration offices. The dog park is across Ellis Ave, along Ellis Ave. The female ball fields are across Bishop Hollow, on the side opposite all of the rest of the park. Soccer fields are behind the library off of Ellis Ave. Playground is hard to find; it is in way back corner behind soccer field. There are these weird "paths" back there, like someone had extra asphalt and dumped it out as far as they could go to make a halfazz sidewalk. It's more of a liability than an asset. Don't let your kids walk there because they'll trip. (Luckily, I did not learn the hard way.) Playground is a little worn, but served its purpose. Playstructure with 3 slides, "rope bridge" which was really made of metal, corkscrew fireman pole, bouncy rides, dino figure to climb on, and swings. The walking path extends from Bishop Hollow Rd (in dog park across from Library), down Ellis Ave, across Ellis past the soccer field, up past playground, and back behind ball fields, to wrap around between them to ball field parking lot. Basketball courts are right next to Library, and are SUPER POPULAR in the summer, so get there early if you wanna turn.

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    Gable Park - Gable Park -- playground

    Gable Park -- playground

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    Gable Park -- baseball

    Gable Park - Gable Park -- Playground

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    Gable Park -- Playground

    Haverford Reserve Trails - hiking - Updated August 2026

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