Schuylkill Banks

Omg - I absolutely love this walking path!

I'm a huge walker, and discovered SB while exploring outside during a training lunch break.

You see fellow walkers, bikers, others pushing babies in strollers, and adorable doggos!

My heart broke for a few probable homeless people in tents - our country needs to help our OWN!!!

We walked from South Street Bridge to the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk that extends to the Schuylkill River Trail. The boardwalk is a 2,000-foot-long pathway with views of the river and Philadelphia skyline. I didn't walk the length of it since it was hot and unshaded, but I did enjoy the views.

The riverside greenway is fairly extensive here. It's definitely a case of the city working with what it has, as the river is built up and not especially scenic, and the trail has to manage going under, over, or around various other things. In my search for restrooms and water fountains, I found one small building containing the former, which was locked. No water was evident anywhere on the main stretch. Kind of a slap in the face to anyone who possesses a normal human physiology. If you wander around the city you can find something eventually. At least the trail here was somewhat cleaner than the rest of the city, and due to the overpasses was relatively uninterrupted by traffic.

What a great idea! I enjoy taking yoga classes outdoors and I really liked the location of this most recent class on the Schuylkill River! There are so many activities happening in the area (biking; jogging; walking and yoga) to say the least!

The areas views inspires you to want to do something healthy for yourself!

I enjoy all the access points of the Schuylkill Banks..so great!

I can't believe it was only just recently that I visited here for the first time. It was truly lovely! We had a nice little walk which we started by The Waterworks. Over there it's free 2 hour parking.

We walked almost the entire way down the clean, well kept boardwalk watching the rowers in the water, the trains and the moms club stroller crew on a weekday morning while admiring the city skyline.

The journey totaled just over 3 miles round-trip.

The path crosses under South Street Bridge. There's a little plaque describing the history of the original bridge and the details they mimicked on this newer one.

You can rent kayaks for a decent price here. They also host Parks On Tap yearly and movies under the stars in the summer! So fun! Great place for a family day outside!

I can't wait to come back and enjoy a sunset, as I know how gorgeous they can be here from strolling the bridge above.

Decent running, walking paths along the meandering Schuylkill. Construction on the west side. Benches, boats.

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There's little I love more than urban hiking trails. Us city kids once in a while like to pretend that we commune with nature, and this trail is a lovely place to do so.
I really like trails with little surprises along the way. Schuylkill certainly has that, with cool little outposts for photo ops and bridges and statues and benches and whatnot.
Also worth noting, people who hike seem to be nicer people. Lots of cool kids hanging out on the trail which helps set the scene for a lovely stroll.
I also appreciate the utility and ambition of this trail. Along the trail there are signs delineating the plans for the path. When it's completed it will be awesome-as it will connect the western suburbs all the way down to Fort Mifflin. The trail is such a wonderful highlight of our city and should be enjoyed by everyone!

It's nice to know that even in the claustrophobic city, there along the river lies a piece of heaven. There are so many cool spots along the trail. There's an extension bridge which lies on the water, a few Kayak drops, Art Installations and more. This area is used for just about everything.

You can Fish, Paddle Board, Kayak, Run, Walk, and when it comes to biking this trail definitely peaks as one of the best. Makes you feel like your in a stage of the Tour de Schuykill (Tour de France). The trail is apart of the East Coast Greenway. In theory, you could use the entire trail from Maine to Florida.

Hopefully one day soon I'll add my name to the end-to-enders list. For now I'll keep training.

Nice little park under a bridge. Couple of round corners, a hump and a table top pyramid. Watch out for a plethora of spotted lantern flys, all seeming to play king of the hill. Don't bother if it's raining, the bridge leaks and the concrete is deathly slippery when wet. Lots of transition and pool coping. Parking is a long block off the bridge next to a bus parking depot.

A great trail for working out or taking walks whether you go during the day or at night (but run with a friend if you're going at night, there are sometimes muggings).

The banks stretch from the South Street bridge up until Wissahickon park. There are always tons of people on that stretch (during the day), but it's still relatively calm/relaxing, not at all like the crowds in center city where people are all rushing to be somewhere. The trail runs along the river and is beautiful during the day, and just as beautiful at night when the city is all lit up.

A great place to find some calm and beauty in the heart of Philly!