Alerts
COVID-19 Mitigation UPDATE 3/17/2021: Effective Sunday, April 4, 2021 Outdoor, in-person programs will resume with a limit of 40 participants per program. Volunteer work days will resume with a limit of 40 participants per group. Virtual and self-guided programs will continue to be offered. Visitor center exhibit halls, interpretive areas, and theaters will open with a 75% capacity visitation allowance. Check the calendar of events
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov for scheduled programs. Large, DCNR-sponsored events remain canceled until further notice.
Masks are required to be worn: In park offices and visitor centers In any other indoor public space During outdoor educational programs Masks are recommended throughout the park when you are unable to adequately social distance
If you have questions, please call the park office before your visit. |
Hunting: The new section of White Clay Creek Preserve (formerly the Strawbridge property) will allow the same type of hunting as the rest of the Big Elk Section of the Preserve on the opposite side of Strickersville Road. Specifically, deer hunting only, utilizing archery equipment, shotgun and muzzleloader during all seasons open to deer hunting. All PA Game Commission and State Park Rules & Regulations also apply. Springlawn Trail specifically will be closed during firearms season. |
Warning: The spotted lanternfly has invaded our area. This invasive insect could cause serious harm to Pennsylvania’s resources, businesses, and economy. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Help us stop the spread of these unwelcome hitchhikers. Inspect your vehicle, camper, tent, gear, etc. before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. For more information, visit the
Penn State Extension’s Spotted Lanternfly website. |
White Clay Creek Preserve
The 2,072-acre White Clay Creek Preserve is in southern Chester County, three miles north of Newark, Delaware. The White Clay Creek Valley, which forms the core of the preserve, varies from steep to gradually falling terrain with some flat bottomlands, all drained by the creek. White Clay Creek Preserve shares boundary with White Clay Creek State Park of Delaware.
Because White Clay Creek posses outstanding scenic, wildlife, recreational, and cultural value, it has been designated by Congress as a
National Wild and Scenic River, and shall be preserved in free-flowing condition for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Seasons and Hours
White Clay Creek Preserve is managed for low-intensity recreational day use activities throughout the year. Day use areas close at dusk. Contact the
Ridley Creek State Park office for facility seasons and hours.
Directions
The park is reached via PA 896, 11 miles south of the Forrestville/New London exit of US 1.
GPS DD: Lat. 39.7468, Long. -75.77422
Access for People with Disabilities
This activity or structure is ADA accessible. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.
In an Emergency
Call 911 and contact an employee.
Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards.
Nearest Hospital
Jennersville Regional Hospital
1015 West Baltimore Pike
West Grove, PA 19390
610-869-1000