Parks and Recreation: Nottingham County Park

150 Park Road, Nottingham, PA 19362 · 610-932-2589

Located 4 miles south of Oxford off Route 1 Bypass in southwestern Chester County

{Nottingham Buck Trail Savana overlook}	{Nottingham Park Office}
Pitch Pines	Park Office

Playgrounds Pavilions Education Programs Special Events

Nottingham's Serpentine Barrens recognized by National Park Service

The National Natural Landmarks Program, administered by the National Park Service, recognizes significant examples of natural history and supports property owners and managers in conservation efforts. There are now 586 listed sites.

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The 651 acre park sits atop an out-cropping of serpentine stone greater then one square mile in size – one of the largest serpentine barrens on the East Coast. A popular picnicking park, which offers nine pavilions, as well as informal picnic areas, play lots and rugged trails. Fishing is available in two ponds for bass and pan fish. Nottingham County Park is featured in the Eastern PA Birding & Wildlife Guide. Copies are available by request at park offices.

Trails of Nottingham County Park

Nottingham Park Map - 582 KB in Adobe PDF format

Park Features

{Buck Trail Vista}	{Buck Trail Savana}
Buck Trail Vista	Buck Trail Savanna

{McPherson Lake}	{Pine Trees above McPherson Lake}
McPherson Lake	Pine Trees above McPherson Lake

{Mystery Hole}	{Ore Concentrator Ruins}
Mystery Hole	Ore Concentrator Ruins

Playgrounds

{Nottingham Tot Playground (ages 2-5)}

Tot Playground (ages 2-5)

New playground equipment was installed and opened for Memorial Day weekend 2002. The new play equipment replaces apparatus installed in the late 1980’s. All play structures and equipment meet the national guidelines for safety and performance specifications as established by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), respectively. All play areas are accessible to those with disabilities per ADA standards.

{Nottingham Central Playgound (ages 6-12)}	{Nottingham Pavilion #4 Playground (ages2-5)}
Central Playground (ages 5-12)	Pavilion #4 Playground (ages 2-5)

Pavilion Information

Nottingham County Park offers nine (9) pavilions accommodating up to 100 guests. Pavilions are available year-round on a first-come, first serve basis. Reservations are required and accepted up to twelve (12) months in advance. Reservations are valid during daily park hours. Please call the park at 610-932-2589 to schedule.

Reservation information and a fee schedule may be obtained at park sites.

{Pavillion 1}

Pavilion #1

{Pavillion 2}	{Pavillion 3}
Pavilion #2	Pavilion #3

{Pavillion 4}	{Pavillion 5}
Pavilion #4	Pavilion #5

{Pavillion 6}	{Pavillion 7}
Pavilion #6	Pavilion #7

{Pavillion 8}	{Pavillion 9}
Pavilion #8	Pavilion #9