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Haverford Reserve Meadow & Freedom Playground

Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041

Dawn to Dusk

$

outdoor-adventures, hikes, playground

Haverford Reserve is an open space recreation center with 5 miles of trails of different difficulty levels, an education center with restrooms, wheelchair accessible Freedom Park playground, enclosed dog park, and various sports fields. 

Numerous hiking paths are clearly marked and meander between flat, hilly, muddy, and rocky. Little ones will enjoy navigating and discovering creeks and bridges throughout the meadow. Rugged shoes recommended with a sense of adventure - if you get turned around, we recommend using the education center as your consistent marker as remains mostly visible from various points. 

Head over to Freedom Playground before or after your hike for a snack/lunch plus more playtime. Ramps make this playground wheelchair accessible. Philly-themed road signs and towers adorn this fun space. We were excited about the tire swings and many ways to engage/climb. 

The Haverford Recreation & Environmental Education Center has public restrooms and offers community programming throughout the year. 

 

Features

Dog Park Picnic Benches
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Nora Sutherland
Nora Sutherland grew up on Long Island, NY but has called the Greater Philadelphia region home for the past 16 years. She is a mom to two fun-loving, adventurous young children and has been honored to be involved with Happyly since its inception. Nora earned her undergraduate degree in Art History from the University of Delaware, where her love for travel grew during formative study abroad experiences in France and Italy. As an executive recruiter focused on social impact by day, she wants to make the most of her nights and weekends with her family -- they can be found exploring the best-themed playgrounds, trail walks, kid-friendly breweries, and cultural institutions throughout the Philadelphia 5-county region or filling you in on vacation highlights. She is one of our Philadelphia ambassadors and most proud of her sister, lifelong role model, and Founder & CEO of Happyly, Caitlin Iseler, for sharing her dream with the world.
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