Looking for a little green space without getting in the car? These six parks are all walkable from downtown West Chester, ranging from quiet neighborhood greens to larger parks with playgrounds, courts, and open space.
Walking times vary depending on where you start downtown. Hoopes Park is the longest walk of the six.
100 South Brandywine St.
West Chester, PA 19380
Why go: Best all-around family park; playground, shade, and major community events.
A 10.2-acre neighborhood park with mature trees, a playground, basketball court, gazebo, picnic tables, restrooms, a rustic footbridge, and a water fountain.
200 East Marshall St.
West Chester, PA 19380
Why go: Historic square with mature trees, a gazebo, and a quieter strolling feel.
Historic neighborhood park with mature trees, a basketball court, gazebo, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, and a water fountain.
535 North High St.
West Chester, PA 19380
Why go: The quietest and simplest of the six, with intentionally minimal built amenities.
Quiet, tree-filled green space preserved from development in 2016, best suited to picnics, reading, and relaxing rather than active recreation.
South Matlack St. & East Miner St.
West Chester, PA 19380
Why go: Best choice for water play in warm weather; two park phases sit across Miner Street.
Two-part neighborhood park complex at South Matlack and East Miner with playgrounds, a pavilion, picnic tables, spray park, basketball court, and additional play equipment.
520 West Market St.
West Chester, PA 19380
Why go: Compact neighborhood stop with a meaningful connection to local artist Horace Pippin.
Small neighborhood park with a playground, basketball court, open play area, picnic tables, and backstop, named for West Chester-born artist Horace Pippin.
700 Hoopes Park Lane
West Chester, PA 19380
Why go: Longest walk from downtown; the biggest mix of sports and recreation among the six.
A 16.2-acre community park with tennis courts, basketball, baseball, playground, pavilion, picnic tables, grills, restrooms, parking, and open play areas.
Last verified: 09/22/2026