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Anson B. Nixon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 814 Google reviews · Running trail in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Anson B. Nixon Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
106-acre park with ponds, trails, a playground & picnic pavilions set amid old-growth woods.
What runners say about Anson B. Nixon Park
“Great walking trails, very clean and well maintained.”
“Beautiful park to walk your dog, go fishing , take a walk , propose or take your children to the playground.”
Nice little park in Kennett Square. They have a good disc golf course, short walking trails around the water, a pickleball court, and other amenities. It's a good place to bring familes.
This is my favorite park to visit in the area. They have beautiful trails all kept and clean. The ponds are great and you can 🎣 fish my family and I come here often.
Fun for a family visit. It’s got everything, a play park, basketball court, tennis courts, walking trails, fishing and a pond. Lots to do here for everyone.
Great park located a short distance from the center of Kennett Square. I’m here mostly for the disc golf course which I’ve played many times and love. It’s tight and technical through the front 10 and then opens up for most of the rest of the course.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park to walk your dog, go fishing , take a walk , propose or take your children to the playground.”
“Beautiful park to walk your dog, go fishing , take a walk , propose or take your children to the playground.”
Plan your run at Anson B. Nixon Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteansonbnixonpark.org
- Phone(610) 444-1416
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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