Pennsylvania State Parks

Marsh Creek State Park

Adventure awaits at Marsh Creek State Park in southeastern Pennsylvania.

675 Park Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
610-458-5119
marshcreeksp@pa.gov(opens in a new tab)

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Important Park Alerts & Advisories

Before you head out to explore Marsh Creek State Park, please take a moment to review the latest alerts and advisories. These updates are crucial for your safety and may impact your plans. Stay informed about trail closures, weather warnings, and other important information to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit.

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Overview

Marsh Creek State Park is in the rolling hills of north central Chester County. The 1,784-acre park contains the 535-acre Marsh Creek Lake, which is a wonderful resource for fishing, sailing, and migrating waterfowl.

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Plan Your Visit

The park is about two miles west of the village of Eagle, off of PA 100.

Access to the park from the Downingtown Exit 312 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is via PA 100 north. In Eagle, signs direct you to the day-use (east) side of the park.

The horse stable, most trails, and 24-hour boat launch access are located on the west side of the park at 800 North Reeds Road, Downingtown, PA.

GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 40.06805 Long. -75.71925

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Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals.

Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the park office.

Nearest Hospitals

Chester County Hospital(opens in a new tab)
701 East Marshal Street
West Chester, Pa 19380
610-431-5000

Paoli Hospital(opens in a new tab)
255 W Lancaster Avenue
Paoli, PA 19301
484-565-1000

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If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

The park offers a wide variety of environmental education programs from April to November.

Through hands-on activities, guided walks, and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding, and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.

Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and organized groups. Call the park office to schedule a group program. A variety of professional development workshops are offered for teachers.

Contact the park office or explore the calendar of events(opens in a new tab) for more information on programs and other learning experiences.