Towpath Park and Schuylkill River Trail Access

TOWPATH PARK IS CLOSED FROM MAY 12, 2025 THROUGH MID-OCTOBER 2025 FOR CONSTRUCTION. ACCESS TO THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL CAN BE MADE AT THE FRICKS LOCK AND PARKER FORD TRAIL HEADS. 

Towpath Park Phase 1 Improvement Project is currently underway and is expected to the completed in October 2025. The improvements include a new parking lot, playground, trail system, and associated stormwater management. This work is being funded through various grants and donations secured by the Township. Please click on the following link to view the plans:  Towpath Park Phase 1 Improvements Plan Set

Towpath Park is located at 1675 New Schuylkill Road (Route 724) in Pottstown, PA. The park features approximately 15 acres of land, picnic tables, grills, restroom facilities, playground equipment, a volleyball net, a reservable picnic pavilion with electricity, a boat launch and access to the Schuylkill River Trail. At the park, you can also view and learn more about the history of the Schuylkill Canal and mule barges that were used to move anthracite coal throughout the region. 
 
You may reserve Towpath Park and its pavilion for your next family celebration or community event. Click on the form below if you would like to rent Towpath Park for the day. 

Park Pavilion Rental Form Application

Fee for renting the Pavilion:  
Resident: $100 or Non-Resident: $150

Schuylkill River Trail (SRT) Access

The Schuylkill River Trail is a multi-use regional trail that begins in Philadelphia and runs through Montgomery, Chester, Berks, and Schuylkill Counties. When complete, it will span 128 miles through the Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area, paralleling the river from its source in Pottsville to the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Currently, 75 miles of the trail are completed, including the section around East Coventry Township. You can access the trail at Towpath Park and the Parker Ford parking lot.

Schuylkill River Trail Map

The Schuylkill River Water Trail also passes right through Towpath Park. At right is a map of this section of the trail.

Schuylkill River Water Trail map