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There is a wealth of outdoor recreation right outside Glen Farms including trails and playgrounds. Within a five mile radius there are four playgrounds offering tons of family fun. This is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of outdoor activities, rather a reference to get you started out the door.
Nichols Park: Jungle gym, slides, soccer and baseball fields, and a paved, flat walking path; portable bathroom facilities available. Equipment designed for ages 2 and up. Directions – Route 896 North; park is on the left shortly after the stop sign at Flint Hill Road.
Elwood Crossan Park: Swings, jungle gym, slides, merry-go-round, rocking animals, tennis and basketball courts, baseball fields, paved walking paths over rolling hills, bathroom facilities are available in season. Equipment designed for ages 2 and up. Directions - Route 896 North, right onto Good Hope Road, left onto Parsons Road, entrance for the park is around the bend and up the hill.
Fairhill Natural Resources Management Area: 5600 acres of preserved land; trails, nature center. Directions – Official entrance: Route 273 West; entrances available at the intersection of Little Egypt Road and Westover Drive.