Willows Park Preserve

"Tear it down? No Way!"

We see a lot of shocked expressions on the faces of community members when they hear that tearing down the Willows Mansion was a real possibility not too long ago. It was not such a crazy idea at the time. The Mansion, owned by Radnor Township and located in the idyllic Willows Park, was over a century old, costly to operate and in need of major repairs. In 2013, the decision to close the grand historic building - the site of so many memorable events, from weddings to proms to craft shows and more - was made. 

After seven years of the Mansion sitting idle, a group of Radnor residents with a vision and passion for preservation founded the Willows Park Preserve in 2017. The nonprofit organization's mission was not only to physically restore the Mansion but also reopen it for community use. In 2019, the WPP signed a 25-year lease with the Township to restore, maintain and operate the Willows Mansion. 

Today, the WPP continues to fulfill its mission. We have completed many projects inside and outside the Mansion including a new roof, exterior painting, new bathrooms, a sprinkler system, restored bedrooms, a commercial kitchen, and a restored fountain courtyard wall. We still have plenty left to do and we need the support from our community as we continue on this journey. 

As we continue to improve the Willows Mansion, we have also opened the doors back up to the community. In fact, the Mansion was used 147 times in 2024. Weddings, photo shoots, meetings, retreats, music concerts, historical presentations and camp. 

The Willows Mansion is a valuable asset to all of Delaware County and beyond. We thank you for your interest and contribution! 

If you would like to learn more about our nonprofit and take a tour of the Willows Mansion, please contact us at: info@willowsparkpreserve.org and/or visit our website at: www.willowsparkpreserve.org

Thank you,

The WPP Team