Downingtown, PA
Downingtown is experiencing a revitalization with many new projects currently underway, as well as, proposed projects which will enhance our future growth and provide many types of opportunities for our residents. The anticipated River Station project, a transit oriented development, is scheduled to begin construction in the near future by The Hankin Group. The development will be constructed at the former Sonoco Paper Mill site. River Station will provide opportunities for new commercial businesses, restaurants and residential living with easy access to transit and pedestrian trails.
Our Local Landscape
Municipalities
Administration, Code Enforcement/Zoning and Finance
4 W. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Phone: (610) 269-0344
Borough Tax Collector’s Office
4 W. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone: (610) 269-0344 ext 206
Public Works Department
8 W. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Police Department
10 W. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Lobby Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight)
The Downingtown Police Department provides 24/7 service to Borough and East Caln Township residents
The Borough is proud to house two volunteer fire departments who serve the Borough and East Caln Township residents.
Alert Fire Co. No. 1
122 W Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone: (610) 269-0454
Minquas Fire Co. No. 2
141 Wallace Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone: (610) 269-2797
Parks & Recreation
The Borough Parks
- Kerr Park
- Johnsontown Park
- Sunnybrook Park
- Marinelli Park
- Samuel Tabas Memorial Park
- The Ponds
Kerr Park Information
- Kerr Park features tennis courts, basketball courts, a softball field, disc golf course, an all-abilities playground and three pavilions.
- The softball field is utilized by the Downingtown Area Recreation Consortium (DARC) Adult Softball League. The Kerr Park basketball courts are utilized by the Downingtown Area Summer Hoops (DASH) organization. The soccer fields at Johnsontown Park are utilized and maintained by Spirit United Soccer Club of Chester County.
- Kerr Park Restroom Hours – Back Restrooms (off of Wallace Avenue)
- Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Closed on Holidays
Struble Trail
- Struble Trail, with 2.6 miles currently open, follows the east branch of the Brandywine Creek as it flows towards Downingtown. Sitting on the original rail bed of the Waynesburg Rail Line, the trail is generally flat, and although some undulations occur, the terrain is considered low in user difficult.
- Struble Trail connects to various neighborhoods’ trail systems, and is often used to commute between home and work. Some connections are: Downingtown-Kardon, Dowlin-Forge and Shamona Creek Parks, and Uwchlan Woods & Williamsburg Developments.
- On the 5.2 mile round-trip from the zero mile marker at Norwood Road, visitors can enjoy shade, running waters, wildflowers and fishing opportunities.
Places to visit
Schools
Downingtown High School West
445 Manor Ave
(610) 269-4400
Downingtown High School East
50 Devon Dr
(610) 363-6400
Downingtown S.T.E.M. Academy
335 Manor Ave
(610) 269-8460
Downingtown Middle School
115 Rock Raymond Rd
(610) 518-0685
Beaver Creek Elementary School
601 W Pennsylvania Ave
(610) 269-2790
Bradford Heights Elementary School
1330 Romig Rd
(610) 269-6021
Bishop Shanahan High School
220 Woodbine Rd
(610) 518-1300
East Ward Elementary School
435 Washington Ave
(610) 269-8282
St Joseph’s School
340 Manor Ave
(610) 269-8999
Lionville Elementary School
526 W Uwchlan Ave
(610) 363-6580
West Bradford Elementary School
1475 Broad Run Rd
(610) 384-9030
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School
50 Peck Rd
(610) 269-5656
Downingtown Listings

36 Cumberland Drive Downingtown, Pennsylvania
5 Beds 6 Baths 5,948 SqFt 1.060 Acres

78 Margil Farm Drive Downingtown, Pennsylvania
5 Beds 6 Baths 5,828 SqFt 1.010 Acres

1400 Saw Mill Road Downingtown, Pennsylvania
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,606 SqFt 10.900 Acres

281 N Guthriesville Road Downingtown, Pennsylvania
6 Beds 5 Baths 4,517 SqFt 4.200 Acres

570 Dorlan Mill Road Downingtown, Pennsylvania
3 Beds 1 Baths 1,179 SqFt 10.480 Acres

1311 Richmond Place Downingtown, Pennsylvania
5 Beds 4 Baths 5,811 SqFt 2.500 Acres

230 Zynn Road Downingtown, Pennsylvania
6 Beds 4 Baths 4,577 SqFt 1.880 Acres

1350 Skelp Level Road Downingtown, Pennsylvania
4 Beds 4 Baths 4,020 SqFt 1.350 Acres

59 Colleen Circle Downingtown, Pennsylvania
4 Beds 3 Baths 4,036 SqFt 0.950 Acres

107 Canter Drive Downingtown, Pennsylvania
4 Beds 3 Baths 4,060 SqFt 0.350 Acres

21 Harner Court Downingtown, Pennsylvania
6 Beds 5 Baths 4,355 SqFt 0.210 Acres

1950 Wetherhill Drive Downingtown, Pennsylvania
5 Beds 5 Baths 5,364 SqFt 0.460 Acres

40 N Terralee Lane Downingtown, Pennsylvania
4 Beds 3 Baths 4,164 SqFt 1.520 Acres

305 Williamson Way Downingtown, Pennsylvania
4 Beds 4 Baths 5,484 SqFt 1.030 Acres

165 Preakness Way Downingtown, Pennsylvania
3 Beds 3 Baths 3,250 SqFt 0.180 Acres

105 Nichols Mill Rd 149 Downingtown, Pennsylvania
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,230 SqFt 0.170 Acres

826 Brandywine Road Downingtown, Pennsylvania
5 Beds 4 Baths 4,120 SqFt 2 Acres

1215 Jackson Drive Downingtown, Pennsylvania
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,606 SqFt 0.940 Acres

125 Nichols Mill Rd 159 Downingtown, Pennsylvania
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,242 SqFt

20 Founders Way Downingtown, Pennsylvania
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,296 SqFt 1.100 Acres

109 Nichols Mill Rd 151 Downingtown, Pennsylvania
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,112 SqFt

117 Edgefield Drive Downingtown, Pennsylvania
4 Beds 3 Baths 4,471 SqFt 1 Acres

237 Seven Spring Lane 206 Downingtown, Pennsylvania
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,112 SqFt

134 Wagon Trail Way Downingtown, Pennsylvania
5 Beds 4 Baths 4,169 SqFt 0.350 Acres