Deshong Park is a green space in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, rather than Essington. Historical planning documents describe a former arboretum with a collection of trees and walking paths, but current access and trail conditions need to be checked before you go.
For another Delaware County outing, Swarthmore College offers a campus visit beyond Chester.
- Location: Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Public access: listed on a regional public-access map
- Trail details: current routes, surfaces, and lengths are unconfirmed
Where Deshong Park is
Paths and things to see
Historical planning documents describe Deshong Park as a former arboretum with a collection of trees and walking paths. That gives the park a history as a place for outdoor walks, but it does not confirm what paths remain open or what condition they are in today.
Chester Creek divides the Deshong and Eyre sections. A past plan proposed a pedestrian bridge over the creek, but that proposal is not confirmation of a bridge currently being open. Check the route on the ground before relying on a crossing between the two sections.
For another nature stop in the area, the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge is an alternative outing to consider.
Park access and visitor facilities
Current access arrangements and visitor facilities at Deshong Park are not confirmed, so check the official site before you go. Delaware County’s general park rules do not establish that the rules apply to this park.
In particular, current information does not confirm trail lengths or surfaces, parking, restrooms, accessibility features, opening hours, or fees. Confirm the details that matter for your visit with the City of Chester or Delaware County before setting out.
How do you get from Essington to Deshong Park?
Deshong Park is about a 16-minute drive from an airport-area inn in Essington, a base for visiting the park while staying outside Chester.
If you are planning to walk once you arrive, first confirm that the park is open to the public and identify which paths are accessible. The current managing agency and any access notices could not be confirmed, so do not assume that older plans describe present-day conditions.
FAQs
Is Deshong Park in Essington?
No. Deshong Park is in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Does Deshong Park have walking trails?
Historical planning documents describe walking paths, but current trail routes, surfaces, and lengths have not been confirmed.
Are there opening hours or an entrance fee?
Open daily. Current hours and fees are unconfirmed. Check with the City of Chester or Delaware County before visiting.
Is there a bridge across Chester Creek?
A past plan proposed a pedestrian bridge, but it does not confirm that one is open now.