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{{toplink|url=http://therailpark.org/|name=therailpark.org}}[[File:FriendsOfTheRailPark.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Rail Park under construction.]]'''Friends of the Rail Park''' {{gives}}<blockquote>Our plans for the Rail Park start with Phase 1, and construction is already underway. This greenway will serve all Philadelphians and visitors from around the region and world--with open space and engaging programs on arts, education, culture, health, and wellness.<br><br>The Rail Park has three sections: the Viaduct, the Cut, and the Tunnel. We have big plans for all three. But you have to start somewhere, so we’re starting right at Broad Street, with a section we’re calling Phase One. The plans are drawn and the funds are being raised. Ground breaking began and is scheduled to conclude in late 2018.</blockquote>
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{{toplink|url=http://therailpark.org/|name=therailpark.org}}[[File:FriendsOfTheRailPark.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Rail Park under construction.]]'''The Rail Park''' is a vision for '''a greenway that will revitalize three miles of unused rail lines''' into a usable, beautiful, public space for all. This park has been growing for years. And it’s about to burst into life.
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Distinct sections include the elevated Viaduct, the Cut, and the underground Tunnel.
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The Rail Park will be a new kind of park for Philadelphia.
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The Rail Park is situated on two obsolete train lines that served the Reading Terminal, bringing passengers and freight in and out of Center City.
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''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://therailpark.org/the-park/ The Park] page.
  
 
==In The News==
 
==In The News==
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*[http://www.phillyvoice.com/take-glimpse-phillys-nearly-completed-rail-park  PHOTOS: Take a glimpse at Philly's nearly-completed Rail Park], Philly Voice, May 11, 2018.
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*[http://www.phillyvoice.com/phillys-rail-park-open-summer Philly's Rail Park to open this summer], Philly Voice, April 13, 2018.
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*[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/09/26/construction-on-schedule-for-reading-viaduct-trail/ Construction On Schedule For Reading Viaduct Trail], CBS-3, September 26, 2017.
 
*[http://philly.curbed.com/2017/8/14/16142678/rail-park-aerial-drone-photos-video Here’s what Philly’s Rail Park looks like from above], Curbed Philadelphia, August 14, 2017.
 
*[http://philly.curbed.com/2017/8/14/16142678/rail-park-aerial-drone-photos-video Here’s what Philly’s Rail Park looks like from above], Curbed Philadelphia, August 14, 2017.
 
*[http://www.phillyvoice.com/online-fundraiser-phillys-rail-park-soars-above-its-goal Online fundraiser for Philly's Rail Park soars above goal], Philly Voice, June 20, 2017.
 
*[http://www.phillyvoice.com/online-fundraiser-phillys-rail-park-soars-above-its-goal Online fundraiser for Philly's Rail Park soars above goal], Philly Voice, June 20, 2017.
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*Event Calendar:&nbsp;[http://therailpark.org/events/ Events]
 
*Event Calendar:&nbsp;[http://therailpark.org/events/ Events]
  
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Revision as of 13:37, 21 January 2019

therailpark.org

The Rail Park under construction.

The Rail Park is a vision for a greenway that will revitalize three miles of unused rail lines into a usable, beautiful, public space for all. This park has been growing for years. And it’s about to burst into life.

Distinct sections include the elevated Viaduct, the Cut, and the underground Tunnel.

The Rail Park will be a new kind of park for Philadelphia.

The Rail Park is situated on two obsolete train lines that served the Reading Terminal, bringing passengers and freight in and out of Center City.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's The Park page.

In The News

Info

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