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An image of the large, industrial looking swings made of wood and metal at Phase One of the Rail Park
Close up image of purple flowers
An image of the Cut, showing buildings on either side of an overgrown green space with a path going down the middle of it. A bridge passes above the green space, and the historic Inquirer building is seen in the background
An image of the Story Wall at the Rail Park: an 80 foot galvanized steel wall that illustrates an 1895 atlas of Philadelphia with cutout icons of the businesses that were around the neighborhood at that time
An image of the metal train trestles on top of the elevated Viaduct
An image of the Viaduct. Brown grass grows on the ground, and a footpath is visble in the middle. A building presses up on the edge of the Viaduct to the left. The out of use metal train trestles remain on the structure.
An image of the ramp entrance to the Rail Park. The Story Wall and seating platforms are visible to the right.

Behind the Rail Park there are people. Real people.

We’re on a mission to bring the Rail Park to life.

Our team

Our mission is to build a bold, transformative, and inclusive public space that connects Philadelphia’s residents and visitors to the city and each other.

Through cross-sector partnership and community collaboration, the Rail Park will transform a historic railway into three miles of linear park and pathway, enriching the health, culture, and ecology of the city, creating an inclusive economic opportunity for Philadelphians.

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Rebecca Cordes Chan smiling at the Rail Park

Rebecca Cordes Chan

She/her

Executive Director

rebecca@therailpark.org
Emily Weaver smiling at the Rail Park

Emily Weaver

She/her

Community Development Coordinator

emily@therailpark.org
Adrián Basta smiling at the Rail Park

Adrián Basta

He/him

Operations Manager

adrian@therailpark.org
Amanda Moore smiling at the Rail Park

Amanda Moore

She/her

Equitable Development Fellow

amanda@therailpark.org
Zach Somberg smiling beside a large rock

Zach Somberg

He/him

Graduate Research Assistant

zach@therailpark.org

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors includes some of the Rail Park’s longest-standing and most dedicated advocates. Many of them have been championing this park for decades and it wouldn’t be open today without their support.

  • Nyla KoncuratChair
  • Sarah McEneaneyVice Chair
  • Allen HallTreasurer
  • Melissa KimSecretary
  • Neel Bhuta
  • Jacob Cooper
  • Sally Elk
  • Camille Focarino
  • Sunanda Ghosh
  • Alexia Landesman
  • Liz Maillie
  • Ginger Rudolph
  • Anna Stormer

Our Partners

Friends of the Rail Park works in close collaboration with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation to steward Phase One of the Rail Park, and fill it with public programs and life.

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