Set along West Miner Street in West Chester, Everhart Park was established back in 1905. Covering an area of 10.2 acres (4.1 hectares), this lush green park was previously owned by William Everhart. This park is equipped with a basketball court, a children’s playground, a gazebo, grilling stations, a footbridge, a fountain and clean restrooms. Throughout the year, Everhart Park plays host to a variety of events, including the annual Turks Head Music Festival, May Day festivities and Easter egg hunts, further enhancing its appeal as a beloved gathering place for residents and visitors alike.
The 95 acres of Laurel Hill became the final resting place for many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and other members of the colonial Philadelphia elite. Neo-classical monuments and mausoleums designed by master craftsmen Joseph A. Bailey and Alexander Calder, rare trees and botanical life flourish in the cemetery—most likely an ancillary effect from the nearby Fairmount Park Horticultural Center.
Jake Nevin Fieldhouse situated inside the Villanova University is a multipurpose arena that plays host to basketball and volleyball matches on a regular basis. Built in the year 1932, this arena has played host to numerous talented and popular athletes who went on to earn a name for themselves in the bigger stage. This arena was known as Villanova Fieldhouse until it was renamed in 1985 to Jake Nevin Fieldhouse in honor of Vilanova's longtime athletic trainer. This arena is regularly the host to various intramural sports matches and tournaments.