As you probably know, the ultimate goal for the Cresheim Trail is to connect Philadelphia’s Wissahickon Valley Park to Fort Washington State Park in Montgomery County (pictured here, where a bridge built by the Pennsylvania Railroad will make that final connection). There are currently about two and a half miles of trail in Philly between […]
2021 Spring Newsletter
Looking Back / Looking Forward Looking back at 2020, the watch words were ‘quiet’ and ‘slow’. The interruption of normal business by the pandemic granted the board time to reflect and reassess our priorities and to set a direction for the next year. Looking forward to 2021, we are excited about new engagement and outreach […]
Cresheim Trail Work Day: Saturday February 22 at 9am
Come join us Saturday February 22 at 9am to start clearing the corridor for a reroute of an existing trail. The new trail is colored orange on the attached map. We’ll meet at the trail head on Cresheim Road and walk to the work location. We will park along Cresheim Road. Tools, gloves, and snacks […]
Cresheim Trail Fall Clean Up and Planting: November 8th at 10am
Come join us for a morning of fall clean up and socializing. Learn more about the Cresheim Trail while meeting new people and enjoying this hidden gem of the Wissahickon Valley. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, long pants and long sleeves. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will provide all the tools, gloves, and snacks. Just […]
Workday: October 19, 2019 @ 9am
This Saturday, October 19th, we are going to continue working near the Grotto building the stone features and completing the trail. We will also be clearing drains on the main loop. The work day will start at 9am and as usual tools, gloves, and snacks will be provided. Please join us. Map showing location of […]