Rose Tree County Park — Attraction in Upper Providence Township

I went to the park on a dark, clear evening, to assist my grandson in the completion of an astronomy class assignment. He was tasked with picking out a southern night sky object and measuring it's angular relationship to a fixed object on Earth, such as a tree or a building, etc. It was necessary to document this information and record the time of the measurement. The task doesn't end there. It is necessary for my grandson to return to the same spot, at the same time, three more times and record changes to the angular relationship of the selected night sky object to previously selected fixed Earth object. My grandson selected the star Fomalhaut as the night sky object and a specific tree upon which to compare the relative movement. The park lends itself well to the accomplishment of this task. We found the corner boundary of a soccer field to use as the identifier for the recurring viewing position. The field marking will insure that we are at the same location each time we visit. We have visited twice with two more visits to go. On our first night visit to the park, we were visited by what we believed to be a fox. I guess astronomy is a very popular subject among the wildlife also. Haha! The second visit was successful with no nocturnal visitors. We have two more visits to accomplish to complete the assignment. The data will identify the relative motion between the night sky and the Earth. It will also have provided me with an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with my grandson. That's the part if his assignment that I...

Been going there on and off for over 50 years. Lotsa changes over that period, some good some not so good. Community Garden in Spring/Summer/Fall is fun to watch and follow. It was better as a park when it was just open fields with the old horse-related structures plus the still-standing buildings. Too many monuments that could have been placed elsewhere in the county have popped up mishmash. As its horse days were fading in the 70s, running and dog walking took over. The changes since 2000 have all but killed off the competitive running (college actually long ago: community and high school after nearly 60 years) and training and casual runs or jogs are choppy at best. Police still don't enforce the NO SMOKING ban even in their face. Nearly all dog owbers are courteous, but a few are privileged and leave droppings and fail to control their dogs or themselves despite plenty of signs and enough space in most days. Be sure to checkout The Horseshoe and its surrounding 'horseshoe', and the wooded areas especially the one to the left facing the horseshoe openings. There's some rough and disguised paths in there that share tranquility and...

Delaware County. Whether you’re out for a walk, a picnic, or just looking for a peaceful place to relax, this park checks all the boxes. It’s clean, spacious, and beautifully maintained year-round.

One of the best things about Rose Tree Park is how dog-friendly it is. As long as your pup is on a leash, you’re good to go. I bring my dog here regularly, and it’s always a great experience. There are plenty of open areas to explore, shaded walking paths, and even water fountains where you can fill up a bowl. Other dog owners are respectful, and the overall vibe is calm and welcoming.

There’s a lot of variety here—open fields, wooded areas, walking trails, and even a scenic overlook. The park also hosts events like the Summer Festival concert series, which adds a fun, community-driven energy in the evenings. But even on quieter days, it’s the perfect place to unwind.

Highly recommend Rose Tree Park for anyone looking to get outside—especially if you’ve got a dog who loves...