The best parks & outdoor spots in Chester County

Schuylkill River Trail - Mowere Road Trailhead is a handy Phoenixville starting point for exploring the Schuylkill River Trail on foot or by bike. Pick a destination on the trail map, or just head out and see where the path takes you... no elaborate weekend planning required.

Vollmecke Farm & CSA grows a wide variety of vegetables using organic principles, along with locally grown fruit, and has been feeding the community for decades. Its FarmShop brings seasonal produce and other locally made goods to the farm, including winter crops when the fields are taking a breather.

Schuylkill River Trail - Cromby Trailhead drops you onto the SRT’s Chester County stretch, a river-hugging multi-use path that runs between Phoenixville and Parker Ford. Go north toward Linfield Road for quieter spins, or cruise back into Phoenixville when a coffee or post-ride treat sounds better.

From the Chester County newsletter, October 22, 2026

Nottingham County Park is a National Natural Landmark on 731 acres of rare serpentine barrens with former quarries, old chromite mines, and prairie-like grasslands that feel a world away.

From the Rising Sun newsletter, October 8, 2026