Township-Owned Preserves & Walking Trails
Franklin Township Conserved Lands - Click on Maps and Photos to Enlarge Them.
Banffshire Preserve
Banffshire Preserve is a 61-acre preserve located north of Chesterville Road and west of Creek Road. More Info - Banffshire Preserve: Natural Areas Stewardship Report (2012)
Franklin Preserve - Crossan Park Trail Map
Franklin Preserve is an approximately 92 acre preserve located north of Parsons Rd and west of Crossan Park. Visitors to the Franklin Preserve should park their vehicles in Crossan Park.
Goodwin Preserve
Goodwin Preserve is an approximately 28-acre parcel located west of SR 841 and north of Pennocks Bridge Rd.
More info:
"We planted a forest that day." Franklin Township Newsletter (July 2010): pp 1,5
"Update: Goodwin Preserve Riparian Buffer." Franklin Township Newsletter (Winter 2012): p 4
White Clay Crescent Preserve
White Clay Crescent Preserve is an approximately 29-acre preserve located south of Chesterville Rd and east of the intersection with Creek Rd.
More info: White Clay Crescent Bird Survey (2008)
The Geoghegan Trail - Beautiful Walking Trail with Views of Local Farms
This trail is easy walking distance from the Franklin Township Office. You may park at 20 Municipal Lane, Landenberg, PA 19350 and walk to the Trail. Please take a moment and view the drone footage that Zig Zag Aerial shot of this trail by clicking here. Please come visit Franklin Township and enjoy the Geoghegan Trail in Southern Chester County, (Landenberg) Pennsylvania. A big THANK YOU to Zigzag Aerial for donating your time for the filming and production of this video for the benefit of everyone. As always, thank you to the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors for believing in Staff. Thank you, Jeff Eastburn Franklin Township Operations Manager
Elwood L. Crossan Park
Dogs are allowed in Crossan Park on a leash under the control of their owner(s). Dog owners must be responsible for their dogs and remove all waste. Plastic bags are provided in the picnic pavilions. If you wish to rent a location at Crossan Park, please click here for the rental agreement and fee schedule. Be sure to reach out to our Secretary, Stacy Hollis if you have questions.
Crossan Park Tree Planting - October 2022 - THANK YOU Greg Sachs and all of the volunteers who spent many, many, many hours to make this project a reality. Please click on photos below to make them larger on your screen. Thank you Chris of Zig Zag Aerial for volunteering your time to supply the beautiful photos and video.
Elwood L. Crossan Park
91 Parsons Road
Landenberg, PA
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to dusk