Chester City officials gathered at Crozer Park to officially open the new section of trail that will eventually encircle the city and connect across the county. Chester officials say the project transforms an underutilized space into a safe, accessible multi-modal trail for pedestrians and bicyclists, expanding recreation and transportation options for Chester residents while connecting neighborhoods to transit and the regional trail network. The 0.6-mile trail winds from the parking lot in the 1400 block of Kerlin Street into the woods and down to Chester Creek. Lisa Gaffney, executive director of the Chester Economic Development Authority, said the trail was paid for entirely through grants. In future phases, the trail will link to Chester High School, the Chester Transportation Center, and eventually the broader Chester Creek Trail network and East Coast Greenway.
Source: Daily Times; 4/23/2026