Major support for Nixon Park provided by:
Kennett Township
Borough of Kennett Square
E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation
Exelon Generation
Genesis HealthCare
Hadley Fund
Kennett Run Charities
Longwood Foundation
Kennett Square Mushroom Festival
Red Clay Valley Association
Welfare Foundation
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Located on North Walnut Street, just off State Street, Anson B. Nixon Park is a hidden gem nestled just north
of charming downtown Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
Comprised of 106 acres, the Park was carved out of the historic woodlands
of the late 18th through early 20th century Chambers estate. This natural setting includes two ponds,
meandering streams, woodlands including a beech grove with specimens dating back over 250 years, and
three miles of walking trails.
Nixon Park has many exciting events planned for 2008, including the annual Easter
Egg Hunt, Trout Rodeo, Family Fun Day, and Harvest Hayride and Marshmallow Roast. Other events open to the
public include concerts, dance performances, plays and nature programs.
And new in 2008...
Kennett Community Garden
offers free garden plots at
the
Park
Volunteers building
what are now the raised beds for the community gardens.
The park is open from 7:00 a.m. until sunset.
Park features
- Entertainment pavilion
- Permanent restroom facilities
- Children's playground
- Five pavilions with tables, grills, water, and electricity
- Three miles of walking trails
- Two sand and two grass volleyball courts
- Two tennis courts
- 18 holes of disc golf
- Two stocked fishing ponds
- Multi-use athletic fields. Please contact the YMCA, 610-444-YMCA, for information.
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