2012 Exploration Part 3: Bethayres Interlocking (NK) to Fetters Mill Drive

Alnwick Grove Park existed along the Pennypack Creek just south of Fetters Mill Bridge. It was said to have tables and a larger gazebo. People used to swim and canoe in the creek. In the winter, on a bend just north of the bridge was a popular skating spot. This park was the reason that the New Church settled in the area in the late 1800's in what is now known as Bryn Athyn. The New Church was initially located on Cherry Street in Center City. After visiting the park on summer picnics, members of the church encouraged entrepenuer, John Pitcairn to buy land in the Huntingdon Valley countryside. Alnwick Grove Park was serviced by the Philadelphia - Newtown line and had its own station, of the same name. After Bryn Athyn's incorporation as a borough, the station became Bryn Athyn station and was put on the opposite side of the tracks, across from the old station (now a house). The rail line was converted to a nature trail in 2014. The park no longer exists as it once did.