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ChesLen Preserve

Address
1199 Cannery Road
Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320 Get Directions
Website https://www.natlands.org/visit/cheslen-preserve/

ChesLen Preserve is the largest privately owned nature preserve open to the public in Chester County. Miles of marked hiking trails lead visitors through shady woodlands, flower-filled meadows, farm fields, and stream valleys.

Visitors can also explore Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround, where young explorers can climb logs, build stick tee-pees, hunt for bugs, explore small streams, and get a little dirty, tired, and inspired. Free play is encouraged and is a great way for kids to gain an appreciation for nature.

parking

ChesLen Preserve has five parking lots. The event organization will let you know where to park for your specific event.

The main parking lot is located at 1199 Cannery Road next to the Lenfest Center. It is reached via a long driveway and is paved with 30 spaces. Four additional gravel parking lots are located nearby: two more lots along Cannery Road, one on Route 162, and one at the Newlin Township building further north on Route 162.

visitor hours

Friday – Wednesday, dawn to dusk. Closed Thursdays.


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Events at this venue

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  • Ollie Owl’s Wild Bird Egg Hunt

    ChesLen Preserve 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, Pennsylvania

    Kids, bring your favorite adult and spend the morning with some outdoor playtime at Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround. Chickens aren’t the only birds who lay eggs. In fact, all birds lay eggs—even owls, like Ollie. Visit Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround at ChesLen Preserve for a self-guided, egg-cellent scavenger hunt. Look for nests and eggs along the trails and the playground space. Peer closely and see if you can figure out what birds they belong to. Enjoy a snack and craft to fit the theme. Families with young children (ages 18 months to 5 years) are invited to attend these nature discovery events

  • Pints on the Preserve

    ChesLen Preserve 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, Pennsylvania

    East Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds at the Lenfest Center pavilion. Enjoy refreshments with a take-your-breath-away view. Pair your pint with a… …hike! ChesLen Preserve includes nearly 1,300 acres and more than 14 miles of trails to explore. …picnic! Bring a picnic to enjoy with your favorite pint. …fun time with friends! Bring a chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a get together with friends and family on the Lenfest Center’s back deck or the covered pavilion. *Small snacks will be available for CASH-ONLY purchase.* Join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month, from April through November.