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![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](https://images.prismic.io/railpark/8eecc1ae-163c-4615-97a5-5f325004ddf3_abouth-hero-cut.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=50&w=400&h=500)
![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](https://images.prismic.io/railpark/7aa4fb02-85c0-45a9-87cc-f4c04ca10792_about-hero-4.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=50&w=400&h=500)
![An image of the metal train trestles on top of the elevated Viaduct](https://images.prismic.io/railpark/5f1dd6d2-8643-4078-9421-eeea88f2a10d_about-hero-1.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=50&w=400&h=500)
![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.](https://images.prismic.io/railpark/3a17e32b-15f6-40f6-9f88-391cdd6ea20f_about-hero-3.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=50&w=400&h=500)
![An image of the ramp entrance to the Rail Park. The Story Wall and seating platforms are visible to the right.](https://images.prismic.io/railpark/8b8408c6-c36d-4a4f-ae54-d63d4ce1fdfe_about-hero-2.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=50&w=400&h=500)
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.
Stay up-to-date on job openings and opportunities on our News page.
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![Rebecca Cordes Chan smiling at the Rail Park](https://images.prismic.io/railpark/06bbb2a3-d13a-4ba1-9edb-04d5adee1e2f_1.png?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=50&w=500&h=625)
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![Dara Epison smiling at the Rail Park](https://images.prismic.io/railpark/4413ae1f-8b15-4303-ba3c-dc3598b2b24f_Dara_Epison.jpg?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=50&w=500&h=333)
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![Adrián Basta smiling at the Rail Park](https://images.prismic.io/railpark/b83842b7-48dc-4667-ae6f-254dd4230a59_Website%20Headshots.png?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=50&w=500&h=625)
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
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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.
Our Supporters
We couldn't do it without you.
- The 1830 Family Foundation
- The Circuit Trails
- Comcast NBCUniversal
- The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
- The High Line Network
- KABOOM! Playful Learning Landscapes
- The National Endowment for the Arts
- Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
- Pennsylvania Department of Community Economic Development
- The Philadelphia Cultural Fund
- Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
- A Philly Special
- REI Cooperative Action Fund
- The William Penn Foundation