Open Space and Land Conservation
Environmentalists are concerned about preserving open space, such as parks, walking and biking trails, rain gardens, woods and forests, and greenbelts in densely populated urban and suburban areas. The development of open space results in the loss of farmland and natural resources and causes flooding.
Basics
- There’s a walking and biking trail near you — check out Delco map here
- Check out the Water Trails along the Delaware River — Pennsylvania Environmental Council
- Delco Open Space Planning Report – 2015
- Delaware County Walking Trails
- Public Sees Don Guanella (Delco Woods) Plans
- Explore Pennsylvania’s 12,000 Miles of Trails — PA DCNR
Current Status
- Delaware County Return on Environment Study
- Aston Advances Plans for Chester Creek Walking Trail — Delaware County Daily Times — 03-26-24
- Brookhaven Voters tell Borough to Purchase Charity Land for Open Space — Delco Times — 03-12-24
- County Council Considering Referendum on Trail Funding — Delaware County Daily Times — 02-21-23
- Media Tree Tenders Hard at Work Planting Trees for 2024 — Delaware County Daily Times — 02-15-24
- Delaware County Joins Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful initiative — 01-04-24
- New Park Acquired in Aston — Natural Lands — 12-07-23
Paths Forward
- Delco Woods a Go — Delaware County Daily Times 11-21-24
- Natural Lands Purchases 10-Acre Oakwell Estate for Open Space in Villanova — Delco Today — 08-24-24
- State Supplies Free Sunscreen to Ridley Creek, Other State Parks — PA DCNR — 05-24-24
- Vocal Residents Want Delco Woods as a Park, Not Mental Health Facility — Delaware County Daily Times — 04-18-24
- County Council Wants to Use Buildings on Guanella Tract for Housing Mentally Ill — Delaware County Daily Times — 04-04-24
- Chester Waterfront Master Plan
- Delaware County Park Master Plan
Latest Open Space Posts
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Referendum to Protect Delco Water and Land
The League supports the referendum to protect Delco water, land and wildlife. A yes vote on the referendum will enable the Delaware County Council to secure a $120 million bond issue that will help protect water quality, rebuild eroded stream banks on our many creeks, restart the Greenways program to… Read more…
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Editorial: Natural Lands President Oliver Bass explains need for referendum
On November 3rd, Delaware County voters will have an unprecedented opportunity to protect our water, wildlife, and open space. As a longtime resident of Delco and the president of Natural Lands—a nonprofit conservation organization active and headquartered in the county—I urge everyone to vote YES on this ballot initiative. Read more…
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Steven Tobin exhibit of sculptures inspired by nature at Tyler Arboretum Starting Oct. 16
Tyler Arboretum in Media will begin a year-long exhibition of the sculptures of renowned artist Steven Tobin beginning October 16. Read more…