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Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
The Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk offers a breathtaking, 2,000-foot-long pathway that extends the Schuylkill River Trail from Locust Street to South Street. The scenic expanse allows pedestrians, runners and cyclists to literally walk or ride over the river to some of the best skyline views around.
The Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk connects to the South Street Bridge to the Schuylkill River Trail via a 460-foot-long ramp that provides pedestrian, bicycle and ADA-compliant access.
The over-the-water path is 15-feet wide and includes four scenic overlooks for those who want to relax and take in spectacular waterfront views of the Philadelphia skyline.
The Schuylkill River Trail is easily one of the most-used parks in Center City Philadelphia.
The Schuylkill River Trail is easily one of the most-used parks in Center City Philadelphia with more than 19,000 users traversing it every week.
In 2015, it won the USA Today readers’ poll for being the best urban trail in the country.
The over-the-water path is 15-feet wide and includes four scenic overlooks of the Schuylkill River. — Photo by M. Edlow for Visit Philadelphia
The boardwalk features four widened overlooks with benches ideal for fishing, taking in the waterfront views and general hanging out with friends. Solar-powered overhead lights illuminate the trail at night, making it the ideal spot for evening rides and runs.
In 2015, the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk won the USA Today readers' poll for being the best urban trail in the country. — Photo by M. Edlow for Visit Philadelphia