Philly Ups Her Game

The Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk from South Street Bridge
pronounced Skoo-kill.

$18 million + under utilized waterfront =
2,000 feet of over-the-water boardwalk made of concrete.


Two Way Traffic, Just No Cars 

I could easily get hung up on the $18 million
for a 2,000 foot long path.
But really, Philly needs this.
Our waterfronts are overlooked and underutilized
and fortunately others seem to be feeling the same way.


Run Little Dog, Run 

This new path adds 2,000 additional feet
to the existing Schuylkill River Trail
and makes an easy pedestrian access between Locust St and South St.
And...it's beautiful.


The Community Garden

At the Locust Street end is a green oasis.
The Schuylkill River and Markward Parks provide a
beautiful park
community garden
dog park (very popular)
playground
All surrounded by well maintained historic homes.


Enjoying a Romp in the Dog Park

From the look of things,
the whole area is enjoyed by many.


Red Doors Rule 

And the reason I'm telling you this?

A Walk in the Park

Because it is ...
beautiful
clean
safe
maintained
on the waterfront
a skyline view
money well spent
a model
urban revitalization
and finally,
worth a visit.


Urban Colors

Finally, Philly has done something right.
Now, if we could just get the rest of the city on board
with this revitalization thing.

All photos taken between 
South Street Bridge to Locust Street 
and between the 
Schuylkill River and 25th Street 
in Philadelphia, PA. 

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The Village of Manayunk

The Village of Manayunk 

is in the north west part of the City of Philadelphia. 

The name Manayunk is from 

the Lenape Indian word for 'river'...or literally, 'to drink.' 

Which is funny, 

because today Manayunk is known for its night life.

So the word continues to apply! 

Manayunk got its start 

due to its location along the Schyukhill River.

At the onset of the Industrial Revolution

a canal was created 

to supply power for mills.

Today, along the canal is a wonderful path 

used for walking, running and biking.

The Manayunk Canal Towpath 

is part of the Schuykill River Trail 

which can get you from Philly to Valley Forge 

on a 20 mile path. Map here.

So if the 'Yunker' Nightlife isn't your thing, 

you can enjoy all Manayunk has to offer in the daytime hours. 

It is worth investigating!

Click here for more Manayunk Photos.

Manayunk, 1900s

"An old town, now a northwestern part of the city. An important manufacturing district. Water power, furnished by the Schuylkill Canal, has long been used to run numerous textile and paper mills. Many of the streets so steep that horses cannot use them. Sidewalks are flights of steps."

The Boathouse Row Hawk

Along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia 

is a popular path used for biking and running. 

It passes right along Boathouse Row and the Art Museum. 

It is an urban area 

so a wildlife encounter 

kind or surprised me! 

According to the local residents, 

this fellow is a regular. 

He hunts for critters in their gardens. 

He didn't catch anything 

while I watched, 

but it wasn't for lack of trying! 

More photos here.