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Stories

October 2017

Did you know that 12 percent of all trips in the state of Pennsylvania are by bike or by foot? Trails are an important amenity for Philadelphia and...

Stories

Thanks for a Great 2017 Season

October 2017

Another successful programming season is coming to a close (but you can still catch one more Boat to Bartram's Garden riverboat tour this Sunday...

Stories

Check out the new native plants along the Banks!

October 2017

As you pass by the planting areas between the Chestnut Street and Market Street bridges and the northern entrance to the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk...

Capital Projects

Capital Projects Update

October 2017

South to Christian Trail and Greenway The end of the year deadline is nearing for this project. The landscaping is progressing nicely and installation...

Out on the Trail

September 2017

It has been a very mild summer. Temperatures have been lower than normal, rainfall has been plentiful since July, and the landscape on all of our...