Valley Green Run Restoration and Pedestrian Bridge Project

When will this project take place? 

From May 28th to December 10th, Valley Green Road was closed to all vehicular traffic for the duration of project construction.

Why is this project happening? 

The Valley Green Run Restoration and Pedestrian Bridge Project is in response to the 2014 collapse of the Valley Green Run streambank and adjacent pedestrian access for park visitors. This $3.5 million investment will create a stable stream channel and streambank, and restore safe pedestrian access to the highest visited area of Wissahickon Valley Park. This project supports: 

• Philadelphia Parks and Recreation’s strategic priorities for restoration for one of four high priority watershed parks  
• The Philadelphia Water Department’s green stormwater infrastructure goals and priorities for watershed protection 

Who is funding this project? 

The Valley Green Run Restoration and Pedestrian Bridge Project is supported by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, PA Department of Environmental Protection, PA Commonwealth Financing Authority, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Philadelphia Water Department, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Anonymous Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, Timken Foundation of Canton, The McLean Contributionship, Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, Marshall Reynolds Foundation, and many individual donors.  

Additional questions? 

Email capitalprojects@fow.org  

Click here to see more details about the project, including images of the site deterioration and renderings for the stream stabilization and bridge.

As the stewards of Wissahickon Valley Park, FOW’s goals are straightforward: conserving this unique 2,040-acre urban forest for the long term through effective stormwater management while preserving that quintessential Wissahickon experience for our more than 2 million annual visitors. FOW was founded in 1924 and this is a critical juncture for the organization and the park. Your support is vital as we usher in the next century of stewardship and seek to ensure the conservation and prosperity of the Wissahickon. Now with a new great landmark in the Wissahickon, FOW is excited to offer opportunities for recognition on the bridge, while helping to continue conserving the park.

Click here to see why this project is important.

Interested in recognition on the Lida Way Pedestrian Bridge? Complete this form to be contacted by a staff member!