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Directions to: For a map to the Myrick Center go to MapQuest.
Directions The Myrick Conservation Center is located on route 842 approximately 6 miles west of West Chester and 3 miles east of Unionville.
In West Chester take West Miner Street, which is one block south of Market Street and follow West Miner Street out of town. (West Miner Street is also Route 842). Continue on Route 842, you will cross two bridges just STAY ON ROUTE 842. After the second bridge you will cross railroad tracks, the Center is about 1 mile beyond the tracks. The offices are on the left and the Browning Barn is on the right. If you pass a big red barn (Northbrook Orchards) you’ve gone a quarter mile too far, turn around and go back.
From Kennett Square take Route 82 going North past route 926 to Unionville. In Unionville turn right (east) on Route 842. The Myrick Conservation Center is 3 miles down. Just a quarter mile past the big red barn (Northbrook Orchards). The offices are on the right and the Browning Barn is on the left.
From Coatesville area take Route 82 South into Unionville. In Unionville turn left (east) on Route 842. The Myrick Conservation Center is 3 miles down. Just a quarter mile past the big red barn (Northbrook Orchards). The offices are on the right and the Browning Barn is on the left.
From Philadelphia take Route 76 west towards Valley Forge. Take Route 202 south towards West Chester. Pass Boot Road to the Paoli Pike exit. Go right towards West Chester passing the Goshen Shopping Center. Paoli Pike becomes Gay Street. Make a left turn on High Street which is also Route 100. Go 2 blocks crossing Market Street and turn right onto Miner Street which is also Route 842. Follow West Miner Street out of town. (West Miner Street is also Route 842). Continue on Route 842, you will cross two bridges, just STAY ON ROUTE 842. After the second bridge you will cross railroad tracks, the Center is about 1 mile beyond the tracks. The offices are on the left and the Browning Barn is on the right. If you pass a big red barn (Northbrook Orchards) you’ve gone a quarter mile too far, turn around and go back. From Wilmington, take Route 202 North to Route 1. Take Route 1 south (left turn) past Longwood Gardens to the Route 82 exit (bypass, north of Kennett Square). Take Route 82 north past route 926 to Unionville. In Unionville turn right (east) on Route 842. The Myrick Conservation Center is 3 miles down. Just a quarter mile past the big red barn (Northbrook Orchards). The offices are on the right and the Browning Barn is on the left.
Robert G. Struble, Jr., Executive Director
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The Myrick Conservation Center is home to the
Brandywine Valley Association and Red Clay Valley Association staff as well as
site of environmental education programs for school children, the Myrick Center
Summer Youth Program and 314 acres of beautiful open space. The Center is open
to the public for hiking, bird watching and picnicking 7 days a week from dawn
to dusk.