Address: | 274 S Creek Rd, West Chester, PA 19382, USA |
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Postal code: | 19382 |
Phone: | (610) 436-5108 ext. 108 |
Website: | https://www.eastbradford.org/departments/parks-open-space-trails/locations/shaws-bridge-park/ |
Great place for an off the leash Dog walk along the Brandywine..far back from the road..
Excellent, well maintained, small, off leash park with figure 8 walking trail, canoe water access and picnic areas.
One of the few true off leash dog parks remaining. Dog owners and walkers are generally much more relaxed than typical leashed parks as generally dogs trusted off leash tend to need less correction and have experienced owners. Bags for clean up and trash cans are well placed and visitors are excellent about cleaning up after their dogs.
Parking lot is CROWDED on nice summer days - during summer expect to compete for parking with cycling groups, teenagers after school, dog walking groups, picnicers, and canoe loading (also one of the few places to park and put in legally although a bit of a hike from parking lot)
The park is well kept, the grounds crew is friendly, bathroom is clean. If you walk a dog prone to eating off the ground avoid after summer holidays - the picnicers have a habit of leaving food, fire pits and trash in the high grass and off the path. Although the crew is fast to clean up there are always a few scraps the dogs find.
Walking loop is flat and not long. If you're looking for big hills and more of a hike or run than a walk check out Stroud's right down the street.
Shaw's Bridge Park follows the creek and has over a mile of trails. The area is good for bird watching, picnicking , fishing, kayaking and canoeing. When I was there most of the people were playing in the creek or walking their dog. The park has bathrooms, picnic tables, benches, a viewing area by the marsh (built as an Eagle Scout project) and barbecues.
Great vibe, well maintained trails, for the most part people were courteous of their surroundings. Dog friendly, chill spot, good times by all!
Shaw's Bridge Park Water Quality and Ecology Continue to expand riparian buffer with native trees and shrubs Spring or Fall Timber Top Farm Trail Boundaries and Public Access Install kiosk sign next to parking lot trailhead Anytime ... 610-436-5108 ext. 108.