Millcreek Area Pathways Public Meeting
February 27, 2024
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Delaware Greenways assembled a group of representatives from like-minded organizations, government agencies and corporate partners, who working together, are developing new trails in Northern Delaware, expanding access for residents and visitors to beautiful and important destinations. Supported by generous funding from The William Penn Foundation, this Coalition is getting more trails built and increasing their usage.
Working together, the Future Trails of Northern Delaware Coalition is advancing trail projects, identifying creative funding sources and developing new resources for trail users of all ages and abilities.
Is your organization interested in learning more about joining the Future Trails of Northern Delaware Coalition or partnering with us? Drop us a line!
We’ve put together a coalition of partners that have worked with us to develop a map that shows existing trails you can use today, trails in the planning process, and trail ideas.
The trail ideas represent an exciting opportunity for community engagement, for trail enthusiasts, bicyclists and folks who just like to get outside and walk to help us plan the next group of trails for all of us to enjoy.
Traditional governmental funding available to build the trails that we love is not unlimited. Simply relying on that funding alone means fewer trails will be built.
In collaboration with our partners in state and county government, we are creating public-private partnerships to bring non-traditional funds to the table. Combining private funds and public helps build more trails faster than otherwise.
We are hard at work putting together up-to-date, user-friendly maps to use in this process. These maps are designed for you to use as you use our growing trails network, as you think about where trails are needed, and as you follow and participate in getting your favorite trails built.
Check back often as we continue to update our maps and add new features.
The Brandywine Creek Greenway (BCG) is a regional planning initiative of the Brandywine Conservancy in partnership with municipalities and non-profit organizations, that are active in the Chester Valley region of Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Length: 230 mi
Surface: Mixed
Difficulty: Moderate
The Brandywine Heritage Trail project completes an east-west paved trail from the end of the Brandywine Park at Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware to Brandywine Creek State Park and the First State National Historical Park that extends into Pennsylvania.
Length: 6 mi
Surface: Mixed
Difficulty: Easy
The Claymont to Fox Point State Park/Northern Delaware Greenway Trail, a component of the Governor Printz Blvd Corridor Study, is a significant addition to the growing trail network in Delaware. The trail will also serve as a section of both the East Coast Greenway and the 9-11 National Memorial Trail.
Length: 9 mi
Surface: Mixed
Difficulty: Easy
This pathway will provide a connection from the Markell Trail at the I-295 tunnel to the Churchmans Road Pathway, providing direct pathway access for the numerous residential, commercial, office and institutional business employees, including 10,000 employees at the Corporate Commons employment center.
Length: 2.35 mi
Surface: Paved
Difficulty: Easy
The connection of the Jack A. Markell Trail to the Town of Newport will give non-motorized transportation access to highly populated areas in New Castle County including the Town of Newport to the Riverfront in Wilmington and Historic New Castle.
Length: 2.35 mi
Surface: Paved
Difficulty: Easy
Explore trail ideas using the Future Trails Interactive Map with the following capabilities: zoom in/out, choose what to display, search feature and more!
Over time we will continue to update this map with new content and capabilities as we work toward a consensus on a priority major trail network.
Do you have and idea for a new trail or enhancement?
For years, the trail development process has been seated in our state government. By partnering with private companies and public institutions, FTND aims to speed up the process while soliciting additional feedback from our community. We think that our community has a lot to say about which trails are a priority and where they should go. We want to make sure your voices are heard as we make decisions about what to build and when.
Whether you walk your dog on the trails each day, or would like to find an off-road option for commuting to work or going shopping, you are an important part of the trail development process. We want your ideas and suggestions for developing trails and pathways that will serve your needs and will become a valuable resource to your community.
Curious to know what coalition is working on? Feel free to look through and download our recent meeting presentations.
Coalition members are also making efforts toward trail development and updates in their own specific communities.
Special thanks to The William Penn Foundation for its support of the Future Trails of Northern Delaware through grant funding. The Foundation’s mission is to help improve education for low-income children, ensure a sustainable environment, foster creative communities that enhance civic life and advance philanthropy in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Special thanks to The William Penn Foundation for its support of the Future Trails of Northern Delaware through grant funding. The Foundation’s mission is to help improve education for low-income children, ensure a sustainable environment, foster creative communities that enhance civic life and advance philanthropy in the Greater Philadelphia region.
About Delaware Greenways:
We envision a State where trails, pathways and scenic corridors connect everyone to where they want to go, empowering them to live healthier lives as they discover and enjoy the outdoors.
