The vision for the last large forested section of land in eastern Delaware County, known as Delco Woods, was unveiled with a short-term plan for a woodland trail open to the public. The Delco Woods Master Plan sets a long-term vision for the park while also identifying more immediate needs to be completed in the next 18 months, including a half-mile, paved Woodland Loop Trail. “Everyone can come into this park and really get into the forested part and experience it,” County Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer said. The 213-acre site, formerly home to a residential facility called Don Guanella Village, had been subject to various development proposals prior to Delaware County Council moving forward with eminent domain proceedings for the property four years ago. In designing the master plan, county officials embarked on an extensive public engagement campaign, including a survey that received 3,000 responses and a 15-member advisory committee for which 330 people applied.
Source: Daily Times; 4/3/2025