Creativity Takes Root on the Kennett Greenway
What is Art on the Greenway?
Art on the Greenway is an initiative of the Kennett Trails Alliance that brings people together through public art inspired by nature, community pride, and environmental stewardship.
From handmade banners fluttering in the breeze to collaborative murals and yarn bombing installations, this series of public art experiences activates the Kennett Greenway as a shared space for expression, connection and community.
How will
YOU
leave your mark
on the Kennett Greenway?
Community Art Picnic
July 26
Art on the Greenway culminates into a colorful afternoon of art, nature and community at Anson B. Nixon Park. The Community Art Picnic invites residents, families and friends to help shape the design of our Eco Mural panels—a collaborative public art project led by Philadelphia-based muralist Kala Hagopian.
This hands-on experience blends community artmaking with environmental learning focused on biodiversity, pollinators, ecological storytelling.
Volunteer at the Community Art Picnic
Lend a hand with setup, crafts, and event support at the Community Art Picnic on July 26. Volunteers get a free t-shirt and lunch—plus the joy of bringing art and community to life!
Featured Activity: Paint-by-Number with Kala Hagopian
Contribute your brushstrokes to the Eco Mural panels, which will be installed along the Kennett Greenway this fall.
Additional activities include food trucks, DJ, face painting, lawn games, arts & crafts, bike rodeo, and a raffle.
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Saturday, July 26
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. -
Anson B. Nixon Park
405 N. Walnut Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348Pavilion #5
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Free Admission. No registration required.
Community Banner Making
Spring 2025
Through a series of workshops, local residents and community organizations poured their creativity into painting vibrant banners that celebrate connection and community pride. Now hanging proudly at the Anson B. Nixon Gateway and Cypress Beach Park, these banners transform the Kennett Greenway into a living canvas where community stories and art come to life.
A special thanks to our incredible community partners—Mighty Writers, Kennett Area Senior Center, Kennett Area YMCA, The Garage Community and Youth Center, Maternal Child Health Consortium, and Square Roots Collective—for their time, creativity and collaboration in creating these beautiful hand-painted banners to glow up the Kennett Greenway.
Yarn Bombing at Cypress Beach Park
Summer 2025
From light posts wrapped in texture to railings stitched with care, this yarn bombing installation is a celebration of community creativity and the many hands that came together to brighten this shared space. Stop by Cypress Beach Park to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind fiber art experience—made by community members, for everyone to enjoy.
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It’s a fun form of street art where trees, fences and benches are decorated with colorful crocheted or knitted squares. It’s a whimsical way to bring warmth and playfulness to public spaces.
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