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City Council Ordinance to Acquire Land for Public Recreational Purposes Along Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek

  • When: 2025/09/25
  • Address: Citywide
  • City: Philadelphia
  • State: PA
  • Category: City Properties
  • Subcategory: Property Purchase
  • Asset Class: Land

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate. The acquisition can occur through purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or other means. The parcels of land are located along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek, including all improvements and associated easements and appurtenances. The primary purpose of these acquisitions is for public recreational use, subject to certain terms and conditions. The Mayor, Cherelle L. Parker, submitted the proposed ordinance to the City Council for its consideration and recommended favorable action.

Source

Ownership - City of Philadelphia


Cherelle L. Parker