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Friends of the Rail Park

Also called: Viaductgreene

Volunteers and supporters developing the Rail Park, a three-mile greenway on old rail tracks from Northern Liberties to Fairmount Park. Phase One is already open, and the group runs clean-ups, green-ups and guided tours.

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What they do

Sign up for a volunteer clean-up or green-up (each event page has its own registration), book a small-group tour, or come to a park event.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages

When and where

Volunteer clean-ups are held monthly at the park and nearby, and green-ups are posted as separate events. Guided tours are booked through the site. The park is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm.

Days
Wednesday and Saturday
Season
Fall

Rail Park, Noble Street entrance

Address
1300 Noble St
Part of the city
Central

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Register on the event page for a clean-up or green-up, which includes agreeing to a volunteer waiver. To ask about joining the volunteer list, email friends@therailpark.org or call 215-485-2221..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

A clean-up means picking up litter, removing graffiti and helping with general upkeep alongside other volunteers. Supplies are provided and light refreshments are served. Each event page lists its own start and end time, so check it before you sign up.

Tips for your first visit

  • Register on the event page first, since signing up includes the waiver.
  • Enter by the Noble Street entrance, which is step-free. The Callowhill Street side has stairs.
  • There are no restrooms in the park, so plan ahead.
  • Pets are welcome in the open park, but non-service pets are not allowed on guided tours.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Clean-ups are open to the public with a sign-up on each event page, and supplies and light refreshments are provided. The site does not say the events suit first timers specifically, so this is not rated higher..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. The park and volunteer clean-ups are free. Guided tours have a fee the site does not list. Residents of Pennsylvania and Delaware who hold a qualifying ACCESS or EBT card may book a tour at no cost by contacting the group.
How often
About once a month

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
Partly wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
Nearest SEPTA: Broad Street Line to Spring Garden station, about a five minute walk. Bus routes 2, 4, 16, 23, 45 and 61 also serve the area. The Noble Street entrance is step-free with an accessible slope, while the Callowhill Street entrance has stairs only. The park has no restrooms.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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