Mineral Hill is a 46 acre property, owned by Delaware County. A source for hard-to-find minerals.

Passive use open space

Mineral Hill

 

Mineral Hill is a 46 acre property purchased in 2010 by Delaware County. It is part of the Mineral Hill Area Park System which includes Louis Scott Park in Upper Providence Township and a small easement from Elwyn Inc. which together with Mineral Hill total 123 acres of contiguous public open space. Mineral Hill is known for its geological significance. The property is full of hard-to-find minerals such as feldspar, amazonite and moonstone. Mineral Hill is also a source for serpentine — a green rock used to construct a number of buildings in the area. The property has largely sat undisturbed since it’s purchase. There are no named trails, or markers. Remnants of the old boy scout camp are still present, including a bunk house, restroom facilities, and tent platforms.

  • For pedestrians only.

    Dogs are allowed on leash.

    Not handicap or stroller accessible .

  • This is a primarily open space park with some existing trails which connect at the south to the Millennium trail and to the east with the Louis Scott park (within Upper Providence township) but has not been actively maintained to date. There are no named trails or trail markers.

  • Mineral Hill is owned and maintained by Delaware County.

  • Mineral Hill park is accessible via three locations currently:

    Memorial Park by walking the Millenium Traill begins at the north end of the Memorial Park parking lot, located across from the Water Works at the intersection of Baltimore Pike and Elwyn Road. Coordinates are 39.917565, -75.405489.

    Louis Scott Park primary parking lot - along North Ridley Creek Road; south of Hillendale Road

    Louis Scott Park secondary parking lot - along North Ridley Creek Road; across from Rosemary Lane.