Posted on October 1, 2021
2021 Great Greenway/Trail: Phoenixville Portion of the Schuylkill River Trail (Chester County)
Great Places Healthy Communities Urban Design & Placemaking 2021
The Phoenixville Portion of the Schuylkill River Trail, located in Chester County, is a small urban trail section of the larger Schuylkill River trail system. It provides a connection to the Borough’s downtown, neighborhoods, and recreation areas. Notable amenities include benches, water bottle fill and bike fix-it stations, exercise equipment, and a butterfly pollinator garden. Frequent users include walkers, runners, and bicyclists of all ages, as well as cross country skiers in the winter. The Phoenixville portion is host to a variety of events, from a Saturday Farmers Market to 5k run/walks. The adjacent Schuylkill River Heritage Center and Point at River Works offer historical displays for trail users to learn about the local heritage. A wayfinding signage system directs residents and visitors to significant landmarks and trail heads. The Borough has engaged with many partners to develop and sustain this important community asset, which benefits the local economy and quality of life.
