Schuylkill Banks

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New Plantings in the Schuylkill Banks Tidal Basin
May 2017
You may have seen a wooden fence around the tidal basin near Walnut Street and wondered why it's there. Last fall, Philadelphia Water removed many...
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Bartram's Mile is Open!
May 2017
City, State and Local dignitaries gathered at the new 56th Street Plaza on Earth Day, April 22 to cut the ribbon on the Bartram's Mile trail and...
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Summer Events on the Banks
May 2017
There's a lot to look forward to on Schuylkill Banks this season! Riverboat Tours Experience the sights and sounds of the tidal Schuylkill while...
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A Strong Start to the Volunteer Season
May 2017
We had a record number of volunteer groups in April and May, with more than 362 volunteers total! These hardworking volunteers helped with every...
Capital Projects
Capital Projects Update
April 2017
South to Christian The second phase of this project, which will extend the trail from the southern end of the Boardwalk to Christian Street, has been...