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The Riverfront Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Running trail in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from The Riverfront Greenway's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Relaxed riverside greenway featuring a trail for bikes and pedestrians, plus fishing spots.
What runners say about The Riverfront Greenway
“Biked here from south philly, only a short ride away and a scenic boardwalk for walking, riding, anything else you might do on a boardwalk.”
“It was a vert nice place, peaceful, people were friendly great view of New Jersey”
Quiet path with great views. Somewhat melancholy to see the shell of what once was a bustling naval yard, as well as moth-balled ships, including CV67 the JFK aircraft carrier. The area is turning – retail, offices and some restaurants. Area is large enough that biking is probably preferred to cover the grounds.
It was a pleasant walk. Quiet, that at times we could hear the river lapping against the breaks. The airport is a short distance away. Therefore planes were landing about every 10 mins.
The Riverfront Greenway in Philadelphia is a transformative project that revitalizes the city’s waterfront with a continuous 11-mile stretch of parks and trails. It extends from Port Richmond to Torresdale, offering residents and visitors a scenic and recreational space.
Great place to walk on the paved paths with some great views of the river. Didn't see a single person on a Friday afternoon on the trail. Trail is open dawn/dusk. Trail doesn't go through and abruptly stops, which is the only negative. However, you can bike, walk, or run the trail to the Greenway leading to FDR Park.
Trail conditions & character
“Biked here from south philly, only a short ride away and a scenic boardwalk for walking, riding, anything else you might do on a boardwalk.”
“It was a vert nice place, peaceful, people were friendly great view of New Jersey”
“A very quiet place with ample free parking in a safe area.”
“Biked here from south philly, only a short ride away and a scenic boardwalk for walking, riding, anything else you might do on a boardwalk.”
Plan your run at The Riverfront Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitenavyyard.org
- Phone+1 215-843-9273
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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