The Tredyffrin Township "Panhandle" of Chester County is a 600 acre wooded area with 400 homes nestled between Radnor Township, Delaware County, on the south and Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, on the east and north. The neighborhood consists of mature, well-maintained homes of various styles and ages. Wildlife and many species of birds make their homes within the wooded neighborhood.

Conveniently located, the Panhandle is two miles from both the SEPTA Regional Rail System and the King of Prussia office complexes. Commuting to Center City Philadelphia is an easy 30-minute train ride. The area is bisected by King of Prussia Road, which provides access to major interstate highways, both north and south of the area, without disturbing the rural feel of the suburban homes. Several universities are close by, including Cabrini College, Eastern University, Valley Forge Military Academy and College, and Villanova University.

The Panhandle is located in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District, one of the top rated districts in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Conestoga High School is located five miles west of the Panhandle on Conestoga Road. Access to the western regions of the township is via Upper Gulph Road. The Strafford Park Tredyffrin Public Library with full resources is located one mile west on Upper Gulph Road.

Emergency services are provided by the Radnor Fire Company and the Radnor Ambulance Company, both located in downtown Wayne.

Jenkins Arboretum in Tredyffrin Township at 631 Berwyn Baptist Road is well worth a visit any time but especially in late April and during May, when azaleas and rhododendrons are in full bloom. The arboretum is open every day from sunrise to sunset, and admission is free. For directions, call 610-647-8870.

Shopping is convenient, located in downtown Wayne along Lancaster Avenue, and at The King of Prussia Mall. In addition, Center City Philadelphia is within an easy 30-minute drive or train ride.

The homeowners established the Panhandle Civic Association (PCA) in 1975 to provide residents with a community organization to plan for the future and to protect their interests by seeking to maintain a safe, healthy and prospering community.

The PCA was instrumental in establishing Town Watch in 1975 to deter burglaries and vandalism in the area. Click here to learn more and to sign up for Town Watch.

PCA has addressed many issues since its establishment over 25 years ago. Significant past issues were the installation costs for sewers, defoliation by gypsy moth caterpillars, and tax funding for schools. Other issues addressed have been traffic congestion, zoning decisions contrary to residential interests, and large expenditures for township building.

The PCA has helped to maintain proper management of township revenues which has kept our tax ratio as low as possible.

PCA remains an organization ready to address problems as they arise and to foster good neighborly relations, while continuing its routine monitoring and other activities.

We encourage your participation in community affairs by joining the Panhandle Civic Association and one or more of its committees.