A series of pedestrian safety improvements are underway for Parkside that will create a safer and more accessible way for Parkside residents and West Philadelphia to enjoy Fairmount Park. Improvements include pedestrian walkways, restriped bike lanes, roundabouts, landscaping, and a pop-up parklet at the Welsh Fountain.

West Park Open House: Parkside Pedestrian Improvements

To learn more about the pedestrian safety improvements coming to Parkside, view our recorded open house from October 19 where we hosted a presentation and Q&A on the Parkside projects.

View the presentation here.

Project Timeline

WINTER – SPRING 2022: 

  • Landscaping
  • Crosswalk

SUMMER 2022:

  • Striping and traffic circles

FALL 2022: 

  • Activation to focus around the gap and the Welsh Fountain

Project Site Map

Scroll through this StoryMap for a virtual tour of the project. You can also view this in a separate window.

Read more in the Parkside Journal: Winter '21

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