September 11 - Manayunk Kayak Tour... more 
September 11 - Pennsylvania Coast Day... more
September 11 - Manayunk Kayak Tour... more
September 12 - Bike Philly 2010... more
- Fairmount Park Schuylkill River Trail
- Schuylkill River Trail & Connecting Trails
- BikeMaps (Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia)
Destination Schuylkill River celebrates life along the River and seeks to connect our communities to the river through planning, programming and projects. What is there to do? How can you get involved? What’s planned for this vibrant piece of history, culture and recreation? Find out HERE!
RIVER SPOTLIGHT
Ground Play at Schuylkill Center
Opening Reception, September 19
4pm - 6pm, Ground Play/ Family Friendly Activities
6:30pm - 8pm, Artists' Tour and Performances
In Ground Play, Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education invites six artists from NEXUS Foundation to respond to the history and physical space of its Brolo Hill Farm. Featuring the work of Susan Abrams, Nick Cassway, Jebney Lewis, Michael McDermott, Leah Reynolds, Jennie Thwing.
Ground Play is the first of three eco-art exhibitions being presented over three consecutive weekends in Roxborough, Manayunk and East Falls. Read more about all three HERE.
- Who Cares? We do! We’re committed to the River and all it has to offer from recreation to nature to a great quality of life for our communities. Why do you care? Share your story!
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Chris Kingsley, The Schuylkill River and the “bones” of the industrial infrastructure...
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Eric Poulson, An active volunteer and history buff, Eric has donated his...
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Alice Reiff, I live next to Kelly Drive. It’s important to keep...
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Nicole Galdieri, As a local resident, I am a frequent user of...
Discover the Schuylkill River by kayak! Take to the river for a whole new view of the city.
Find out more; register here
The River has long provided inspiration for artists both as subject matter and as a place to live and do business. Our communities celebrate the arts. more
Learn about Kayak Tours
Discover East Falls Heritage
Walk the Manayunk Canal Tour
Observe Schuylkill Birds
People are realizing the value of the river. Find out the latest happenings and news stories here.