Beckett Park                                                              

 8558 Beckett RoadBeckett Park is a 150-acre property located in the heart of West Chester's Downtown,. The park is situated on the east and west sides of Beckett Road at the foot of Beckett Ridge. Its geography offers a beautiful natural setting.

West Chester Township acquired Beckett Park through the National Park Service as  trade for the former McGinnis Park

on Cox Road. Because there was already opportunity for park property on the Township's east side, Beckett Park was acquired to provide recreational facilities on the Township's west side. 

Beckett Park features a world-class baseball facility, a restored timber-frame barn (available for rent), walking trails, a small lake and woodlots.

The park features a Boundless Playground offering opportunites for active play for children of all abilities. A nearby picnic shelter provides families with a spot for a picnic or a quick break during play.

The west side of Beckett Park remains under construction, but offers natural walking trails, a natural playground and two ponds.

The ponds are not stocked by man, but catch and release fishing is permitted. When completed the park will also offer a water feature that may naturally freeze in the winter months allowing for ice skating. The picnic shelter on the west side of the park isavailable for rent.

CHECK BECKETT PARK WEST SHELTER AVAILABILITY

BECKETT PARK WEST SHELTER RESERVATION FORM

FIRE CIRCLE PERMIT (required for use of Beckett Park shelter fireplace)

The West Chester Baseball Complex has four tournament-quality baseball fields, a concession stand, dugouts, press box, and restroom facilities. It is located near great hotels and restaurants catering to traveling tournaments.  

Beckett Park hosts several major youth baseball tournaments during the year, bringing some of the country's best young players to West Chester Township.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEST CHESTER BASEBALL COMPLEX

The Muhlhauser Barn is a restored timber-frame barn from the 1880s. The barn, which offers a rustic setting for any event is available for rent. The Barn is available for rent April 1 through November 15 and  can accommodate up to 200 guests for a wedding reception, family reunion, or meeting.

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