Delco Woods, Delaware County’s newest County Park, is located on the former Don Guanella School site, adjacent to Cardinal O’Hara High School in Marple Township. Covering 213 acres, the site is home to the county’s largest undeveloped forest, featuring wetlands, meadows, and creeks, which provides habitat to many wildlife and bird species. Hiking trails through the woods are open to the public during daylight hours. For improved access, the County created a new parking area near the trailhead on Reed Rd. The lot can hold approximately 40 cars and is located between Sproul Road and South Parkway Boulevard, across the street from the apartments next to Home Depot.
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Preservation of the undeveloped natural lands (nearly 175 acres) remains the signature priority of the County, while plans for exciting community-inspired recreational facilities and features continue to take shape as the Master Plan for the new park nears completion.