Saturday, July 23, 2016

Cobblestones!

Finally, all the old creosoted railroad ties have been eliminated from Ned Wolf Park. With oversight by the City of Philadelphia, the third and final phase of the Friends of Ned Wolf Park's efforts to replace rotting wood with stone is underway. This time we're using reclaimed granite cobblestones to harmonize with the schist and bluestone terrace seating wall  (Phase 2) and bluestone steps (Phase 1).
The aesthetic impact is a subtle one but it reflects a durable community commitment. Funds for Phase 3 were raised entirely by the Friends by the sale of engraved bricks and from annual spring plant sales