Kennect regionally.
A well-connected regional trail network is critical to the effective stewardship of our open space, our region’s economic and recreational development, and the health, safety and welfare of our residents and visitors.
An East Marlborough Township, Kennett Borough, Kennett Township & New Garden Township collaboration
Regional trails committee
In order to create a well-connected and consistent regional trail network, Kennett Township, Kennett Borough, East Marlborough Township and New Garden Township — together with Bike Kennett, Friends of New Garden Trails, Kennett Trails Alliance and Chester County Planning Commission — have formed the Kennett Area Regional Trails Committee.
Our goal is to coordinate the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of trails and sidewalks across local municipalities.
Regional trail maps
New! - Find A Trail
Explore and interact with this map of existing trails and sidewalks within the Kennett, East Marlborough and New Garden area. You will find trailhead locations and historic features along each trail. Use this map’s “Report Trail Condition” function to flag trail conditions that require maintenance. You can also search for a specific trail by its name, location, or municipality. Happy trails!
New! Regional Trail Priorities
In 2021, the Regional Trails Committee, and each of the participating municipalities, identified regional priority projects to better connect the Kennett community. This interactive map shows these priority projects and their status.
Our purposes
Facilitate a coordinated approach to the planning and development of sidewalks and trails to shared resources in the region
Increase sidewalk and trail connections between our municipalities
Increase connections (or likely connections) to regional trail networks outside of our municipalities
Ensure the efficient prioritization and development of trails and sidewalks within and between our municipalities
Increase communication between municipalities regarding ongoing or upcoming infrastructure or land development initiatives that may provide opportunities for trail or sidewalk development, or may impact existing or planned trail or sidewalk connections
Coordinate resources in the development and maintenance of trails and sidewalks
Ensure consistency across municipalities in the development of ordinances, plans or actions that may impact trails or sidewalks
Our responsibilities
Our committee is responsible for developing and making recommendations to the members’ township managers, board of supervisors or other appropriate municipal committees that are responsible for trails and sidewalks. Our recommendations involve:
Planning
How do we connect our greater community?
Prioritizing
How do we prioritize projects for the good of our region?
Developing
How do we construct and develop trails & sidewalks efficiently?
Promoting
How do we build excitement in the community and with our local leaders and funders?
Contact us
If you have ideas or suggestions for regional trail links between Kennett Township, Kennett Borough, East Marlborough or New Garden, we’re happy to hear from you.