The Willows Park — Attraction in Radnor Township

We enjoyed strolling around the lake and relaxing on the willow-tree shaded benches in this public park. There is free parking, a picnic table area and 2 portable toilets, but no other amenities. They allow fishing in the pond for youth under 16. The park includes a restored historic mansion with adjacent parking. The mansion with brick patio in the rear is not open for public view but is available for rental. Warning: be aware that residents bring their off-leash dogs here. The dogs are supposed to stay leashed until visitors reach the adjoining Skunk Hollow Park. However, we saw groups of dogs running off-leash around parts of the park. Finding the park entrance is tricky: use 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova for...

Such a beautiful park! I recently photographed an engagement photo shoot here. So many area to take nice photos. The mansion is vacant and beautiful to explore–on the outside. There is also a nice long path that's about a 45 minute hike if you follow the white markers. Be warned during warm weather: I did see a couple black snakes while walking through the woods. Not really a fan of snakes. Not sure if they were poisonous, but they all slithered away from me while I was walking in there direction (unknowing they...

Peace, serenity, beauty abounds at this Main Line, PA park. Rolling hills for picnicking or sunbathing, a pond for fishing or quiet contemplation, a woodsy hiking trail, and plenty of picnic tables for an outdoor meal. A few grills are available (but need cleaning so bring a grill brush), portable toilets, and of course garbage cans. The picnic tables are shaded and adjacent to a babbling brook. A fair amount of parking near the...