Nelson D. Clayton Memorial Park

Nelson D. Clayton Memorial Park

Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania 19060

Official Website
Clayton County Park Map

Tips for Birding

Where to Bird:

The most bird activity generally occurs along the trail beside Green Creek adjacent to the golf course. Birding along/in vicinity of the powerline cut has also shown success. 

Birds of Interest

This park is a good location to be on the lookout for New World Sparrows including White-throated, Song, Field, Swamp, & Fox Sparrows especially in winter months; American Tree Sparrows will occasionally be spotted along the powerline cut. Common Grackles typically gather in the thousands sometimes for weeks at a time in Autumn. Belted Kingfishers, Wood Ducks, Great Blue Heron have been seen along the creek. Red-winged Blackbirds are commonly heard toward the golf course

About this Location

Clayton Park, the largest of the county's park and recreational facilities, sits on 165-acres of scenic woodlands and rolling greens in Concord & Bethel Townships.

Amenities:

-Golf Course

-Ballfields

-Walking Trails

-Picnic Tables

-Restrooms (Open April 1-November 1)

-ADA Accessible Grounds

Parking can occur in a large parking lot that occasionally fills up during baseball games. Otherwise, the park is open to the public from dawn to dusk and presents the opportunity for lovely walks. 

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

Content from Clayton County Park Map and Ethan K

Last updated March 1, 2024