Schuylkill River Park

Johnny Novo

07 Nov 2024

Whenever I'm in Philly, my running route is from Queen Village to the Schuylkill River Park. I always break stride of my elite 9 minute mile pace, pause the Watch the Throne album blasting in my ears, and walk through this park. It is a great moment to just take in the peaceful energy. I love this place and parks like it in general. Everyone is just out enjoying life: Kids playing basketball, friends having picnics, people playing tennis, others reading a book or taking a calm walk with their airpods in, dogs running around the dog park while their owners watch from the sidelines, etc. The kids playing basketball always gets me a little emotional because that used to be me and my friends before the responsibilities of adulthood caused my cortisol levels to go through the roof. All we cared about was playing basketball and having fun. It's like a little time portal to the past. The FMC tower watches over the park, reflecting the sky. I always get fascinated with buildings like this and it makes me appreciate human beings. Like we just built that thing no problem. Wild. I can't close out this review without shouting out running. I could be spiraling into the abyss of negative thoughts and force myself to go for a run, and it completely alters my brain chemistry. I feel like I can do anything after a run. It has done more for me than any drug ever could. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Jon M

19 Oct 2024

Scenic place for walking, right beside river with paved, wide path. However, beware that bicyclists speed by well above posted limit. There is a concrete skateboard park, and renovations are underway on adjacent pathway.

Jodi Smits Anderson

24 Nov 2024

Lovely riverside park. I walked it dragging a suitcase and it was manageable. Love to go there another time without a suitcase! Lots of walkers, people on bikes, folks with strollers. Very active. I like that there is an allowance for flooding, and still has usable paths. Very nature-savvy. Wish there were a crosswalk over Market to make access safer there.

BK

19 Jun 2024

I hadn't been here in a while and had forgotten about how great it is! It's a gem! A comprehensive 3rd space with everything you could hope for; it's really shaded, including the playgrounds so the equipment is actually usable in the summer, there's a sprinkler, lots of seating, a picnic area, tennis courts, a air conditioned reading nook inside thee center, the bathrooms are really clean, a soccer field, drinking stations and an outlet to get on the path by the river.

Anwar M Hossain

01 Nov 2023

Schuylkill River Park is an urban oasis, nestled along the scenic banks of the Schuylkill River, offering a breathtaking escape from city life. This vibrant park captivates visitors with its lush green spaces, scenic trails, and stunning river views, providing an ideal setting for various outdoor activities. The well-maintained paths invite joggers, cyclists, and leisure walkers, while the dog park and playgrounds cater to families and pet owners. The park's serene ambiance, combined with its proximity to the city, makes it an exceptional retreat, inviting all to immerse themselves in nature's tranquility right in the heart of Philadelphia.

Bolo 'Ye

29 Aug 2022

I drive for 25 minutes to come run here it’s beautiful,safe and fun. It’s not too crowded It goes more than four miles stretch west . You can have a nice picnic, yoga sessions, workouts while enjoying the beautiful view and cool breeze. There’s kayaking place within for boat rentals and they close at 9pm. Kayaking at night is gorgeous good view of the bridge I highly recommend this Place. It’s 24/7 safe at night too for a walk or run.