Playing in
Oxford, PA
Oxford Memorial Park
Lancaster Ave. at 3rd St.
Oxford, PA 19363
(Oxford Borough)
There is one picnic pavilion and several other picnic areas throughout the park. There is a playground for children. Restroom facilities consist of two port-a-potties. No admission fee and the park is open from 8:00 am to dusk. There is street parking.
Home to Oxford Inclusive Playground.
Nottingham County Park
150 Park Road
Nottingham, PA 19362
(West Nottingham Township)
Nine pavilions with several other informal picnic areas, play lots, and restroom facilities. This 651 acre park also has two ponds for fishing, stocked with bass and pan fish. The park also has a Par course Fitness Circuit, a series of 15 exercise events occurring at 8 separate stations along a jogging and walking trail. No admission fee and the park is open from 8:00 am to dusk.
Home to Freedom Fest in July.
Oxford Area Recreation Authority
900 W. Locust St.
Oxford, PA 19363
The park is open from DAWN TO DUSK.
All dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. (Disposal bags available)
Ball field, multi-purpose field, and picnic pavilion are available for reservation on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are required.
Walking Trail, Pavillion and Dog Park.
Golf
Wyncote Golf Club
Oxford, PA
Wyncote Golf Club has received National Recognition for being one of the finest golf courses in the country.
Tanglewood Manor Golf Course
Nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Lancaster County, Tanglewood is “Minutes from home • Miles from Ordinary”. One of the Top 10 Public Golf Courses in PA.
Timber Falls Mini Golf
Oxford, PA
This 18-hole mini golf course rests in Southern Chester County on Rt 10 right off Rt 1.
Fishing & Boating
Octoraro Reservior
The reservoir is a 620 acre impoundment with over 10 miles of shoreline. It is home to a variety of small and large mouth bass, white crappie, yellow and white perch, walleye, northern pike, catfish and a variety of sunfish. Boat rentals are available.
Bird Watching
State Line Serpentine Barrens
Located along the Maryland-Pennsylvania border, the State Line Serpentine Barrens contains some of the last major remnants of serpentine grassland in eastern North America.
Nature Trails & Center
Fair Hill Nature
Fair Hill is a 5,656 acre National Resources Management Area, where multiple management practices are employed for the maximum use and protection of Maryland’s natural resources. Fair Hill is known for its pristine fields, woodlands and natural beauty.
Covered Bridge Tour
Pennsylvania hosts more covered bridges than any other state in the nation and Chester County was home to over 100 covered bridges. Your trip begins in the center of Oxford, PA.
Please note: The Rudolph and Arthur Bridge was destroyed in 2021. It is currently being rebuilt.
Oxford's Walking Tour
Oxford is one of the largest historical districts in the state on the National Registry of Historic Places. Your trip begins at The Ware Mansion built in the 1880’s.
We are updating our walking tour and children’s stroll. Stay tuned!
Children's Historic Walking Tour
Did you know that the town of Oxford, PA was named after the town Oxford, England? Learn even more facts and information about Oxford’s Historic Area.
Herr's Snack Factory Tour
The Tastiest Tour in Town! Get a first hand tour of the REAL factory. Factory Store also has unique gift items. Call for Reservations or book online.
Timber Wolfe Lanes
Timber Wolfe Lanes bowling center features 16 state-of-the-art lanes with automatic scoring, bumper bowling for kids, a full-service snack bar, and a fully-stocked pro shop.