Winter sports such as ice skating, ice boating and ice fishing are popular, as well as sledding and tobogganing on a designated 7 acres. Located near Elverson, PA, this 1,060 acre area is managed by the PA Game Commission. Although it is basically used for hunting, the area also offers a shooting range, and opportunities for hiking, bicycling and cross-country activities. The Du Pont Company donated these lands in 1984 to try and preserve the area's diverse and unique plant and animal species. The White Clay Creek valley forms the core of the preserve and is the only land designated as such in the PA Bureau of State Parks system.
Many enthusiast live in the area, making the sport and business of ballooning a year-round event.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses are available at most sporting goods stores and the Department of Licenses in the Courthouse. In addition to the fee, hunters are asked to show proof of a prior hunting license, proof of Hunter Education Training, or to sign an affidavit stating they attended the training. Spring Lake Recreation Center Concord Twp. This facility includes 2 gymnasiums, a 3,200 sq. A branch of the Central Chester County YMCA, this center offers youth sports programs, day camps, a summer backyard pool program, teen center and Red Cross safety classes.