State Park · Pennsylvania, United States
White Clay Creek Preserve
White Clay Creek Preserve is a state park in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 1,255 acres (508 ha), established in 1984.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 1,255 acres (508 ha) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Coordinates | 39.7431° N, 75.7892° W |
| Managed by | Pennsylvania state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About White Clay Creek Preserve
White Clay Creek Preserve is a 3,050-acre (1,230 ha) Pennsylvania state park along the valley of White Clay Creek in London Britain Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park was donated by the DuPont Company in 1984 for the purpose of "preserving the diverse and unique plant and animal species, and the rich cultural heritage of the area". DuPont also donated an additional 528 acres (214 ha) for the adjoining White Clay Creek State Park to the state of Delaware. White Clay Creek Preserve is 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Newark, Delaware on Pennsylvania Route 896.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Newark, Delaware |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 3 miles north of Newark |
Airports near this park
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- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 30.4 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 61.1 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 90.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Pennsylvania
Frequently asked questions
Where is White Clay Creek Preserve?
White Clay Creek Preserve is in Pennsylvania, United States (39.7431° N, 75.7892° W).
When was White Clay Creek Preserve established?
White Clay Creek Preserve was established in 1984, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is White Clay Creek Preserve?
White Clay Creek Preserve covers 1,255 acres (508 ha).
How do I get to White Clay Creek Preserve?
The nearest town is Newark, Delaware. about 3 miles north of Newark.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pennsylvania_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Pennsylvania state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Clay_Creek_Preserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).