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Anson B Nixon Park

110 acres in Kennett Square, PA, featuring ponds, pavilions, trails, tennis, community garden, playgrounds, disc golf and woodlands to enjoy.
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The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset. Please refer to our website for more information on activities in the Park and the opportunity to reserve the facilities: http://www.ansonbnixonpark.org/reservations.html.

06/10/2026

⚠️ CONCERT CANCELLATION NOTICE ⚠️

Unfortunately, due to the threat of inclement weather and our commitment to ensuring the safety of our guests, we have made the difficult decision to cancel tonight's outdoor concert at Anson B. Nixon Park.

These decisions are never easy, but the safety and well-being of our Park visitors, performers, vendors, and volunteers is always our highest priority.

We look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday as we continue our Sounds of Summer Concert Series with Antar Goodwin & the Faithful Sinners!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Anson B. Nixon Park.

06/09/2026

🎶 Join us in Anson B. Nixon Park as we kick off our FREE Sounds of Summer Concert Series featuring The Sermon! 🎶

Wednesday, June 10 ~ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for an evening of great music in the Park. Food trucks, beverage vendors, and ice cream will be available for purchase.
Don't miss this fun, free, family-friendly summer tradition. We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you to all of our sponsors and vendors! Hangry Bear Creamery On the Roll Food Truck and Catering Braeloch Brewing Ford Winery

05/26/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Knox Equipment Rentals for helping remove the roof from the historic Settling Basin at the WaterWorks complex in Anson B. Nixon Park!

This important milestone marks just the beginning of exciting future improvements as we work to Revive, Refresh, and Renew this historic community asset for generations to come.

The Settling Basin was originally part of Kennett Square’s early 1900s waterworks system, helping provide clean, reliable water to the growing community for decades. Today, we honor that legacy while investing in the future of the Park and the WaterWorks revitalization project.

We are incredibly grateful for community partners like Knox Equipment Rentals who are helping bring this vision to life.

05/20/2026

The Basket Auction is LIVE all month long! Bid on your favorite hole basket from the Anson B. Nixon Park Disc Golf Course and help us raise funds to replace the current baskets with 19 brand-new Veteran Baskets!

✔ Bidding open May 1–31
✔ Starting bids at $100
✔ Support improvements to one of Chester County’s favorite disc golf destinations

Scan the QR code or visit the auction link to place your bids and support the course!

Thank you to our partners and the disc golf community for helping us continue to improve Anson B. Nixon Park for everyone. 💚

05/19/2026

🚴🦃 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Mark your calendars for the annual Jive Turkey Cranksgiving Cyclocross Race taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square, PA!

Join hundreds of riders from across the Northeast for one of Kennett Square’s newest favorite fall traditions.

✔ Adult & children’s races
✔ Food trucks
✔ Beer & wine vendors
✔ Family-friendly atmosphere
✔ Beautiful fall racing at Anson B. Nixon Park

Whether you’re racing, cheering, or just enjoying the festivities, there’s something for everyone!

🎟 Register today:
https://www.bikereg.com/jive-turkey-cranksgiving

05/18/2026

Music is back in the Park! ☀️🎶
Join us this summer for the 2026 Sounds of Summer FREE Concert Series at Anson B. Nixon Park! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for evenings filled with live music, great food, and community fun in the heart of Kennett Square.

Stage in the Park – Anson B. Nixon Park
Wednesdays | June 10 – August 12
6:30 – 8:30 PM

Enjoy:
Food Trucks
Beer & Wine Vendors
Live Music
Beautiful Summer Evenings in the Park

This is a FREE and family-friendly way to enjoy everything Anson B. Nixon Park has to offer this summer. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/08/2026

🌿 WE’RE HIRING — OFFICE MANAGER 🌿
Kennett Area Park Authority / Anson B. Nixon Park is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven individual to join our team as a Full-Time Office Manager.

This position plays a key role in the administrative, financial, operational, marketing, and community engagement efforts that help support our Park and community initiatives.

Qualified candidates only should apply through Indeed:
https://www.indeed.com/job/administrative-operations-manager-a5c86ab0b40979c7

Please see the full job description within the application posting for additional details.

05/06/2026

Recently, we’ve experienced a couple of unfortunate incidents involving birds becoming entangled in discarded fishing line. With the help of Tri State Bird Rescue, a Canada goose was safely assisted—but these situations are preventable.
This type of incident is unacceptable, and we are committed to doing more to keep fishing line and waste out of harm’s way—for our wildlife, our visitors, and our environment.
We know that the vast majority of our park guests do the right thing, and we truly appreciate your efforts. Our staff and volunteers work hard year-round to keep the Park clean, safe, and beautiful—and we’re asking for your continued partnership.
✔ Clearly marked fishing line and hook disposal stations are located around the ponds
✔ Increased litter patrols will be in place during this busy season
✔ New, attractive, animal-proof trash receptacles are being installed
We kindly ask all visitors to:
✔ Dispose of fishing line and trash responsibly
✔ Use designated disposal stations
✔ Pick up stray litter when you see it
Together, we can protect our wildlife, preserve our environment, and keep the Park a safe and welcoming place for all.
Thank you for being stewards of this special place.

04/29/2026

Mr. Waite's AP Psychology students from Kennett High School enjoyed a day learning about the mental health benefits of being in nature. Yoga, garden therapy, forest bathing, and hours disconnected from phones made for a great day together!

04/28/2026

🎣 What an incredible day at the Trout Rodeo at Anson B. Nixon Park!

Thank you to everyone who came out to fish, spend time with family and friends, and be part of such a fun community tradition. From first catches to trophy winners, it was a day to remember!

A special thank you to our amazing sponsors—your support helps make events like this possible and keeps our Park thriving.
We’re already looking forward to next year… we hope to see you there! 🌿🐟

Address

405 North Walnut Street, Kennett Square
Kennett Square, PA
19348

Telephone

(610) 444-1416

Website

http://www.AnsonBNixonPark.org/

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