Red Clay Trail

In partnership with Kennett Borough, we are taking steps to restore the east branch of the Red Clay Creek from Anson B. Nixon park to Kennett High School, while simultaneously creating a new link in the future Kennett Greenway.

WHERE

The 30+ acres of land along the east branch of the Red Clay Creek, from Anson B. Nixon in the north to Kennett High School in the South. The project is bordered by Race Street to the west and Dalmatian/Walnut Streets to the east. The land includes property owned by Kennett Borough, the YMCA, Kennett Fire Company as well as several private landowners.

This largely under-utilized space has the capacity to become the connective tissue linking more than a dozen community assets.

PROJECT GOALS

Creek Restoration: Cut back streambanks, reforestation, increased habitat, increased flood capacity.
Stormwater Management & Water Quality Improvement: Stormwater retention basins on western floodplain, diversified habitat.
Heart of the Park: 13-acre central park area.
The Village Frame: Traffic calming measures and public art, vibrant and active, overlooks into the park, safe linkages around the park.
Park Circuit: Intuitive paths, hierarchy and clarity, central boardwalk loop, connection to Greenway.
Gateways: Invite the village grid into the park, activation on all edges, Links to community assets and neighborhoods.
Community Programs: Visible icons in the park, access to the creek, public gathering spaces, play spaces and education.