Magnolia at Grade Crossing

On the west side of Kennett Square, the Borough and Township are currently divided physically north-south by the East Penn Railway, which effectively separates pedestrians from easily accessing community destinations. For example, the only truly safe and accessible route to the Township’s Pennock Park from the Borough is by car. Township residents cannot safely walk to Borough restaurants and festivals.

 All that is about to change. The Magnolia grade crossing will cross the East Penn Railway at Pennock Park, along the west branch of the Red Clay Creek, providing a long-awaited bike and pedestrian connection between the Township and the Borough. On the north side of the railroad, private developer Kennett Business Park LP has agreed to extend the trail to Mill Road in Kennett Borough. With the ongoing development of the Chandler Mill Trail in Kennett Township, over 2.8 miles of trail will be completed, with residents being able to walk or bike from downtown Kennett Borough all the way to Chandler Mill Preserve.