WOMRATH PARK PHILADELPHIA, PA Located one block north of Frankford Creek in a busy commercial district, Womrath Park presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate green stormwater infrastructure in a dense urban setting. Four modified curbside inlets intercept stormwater from a 80,000 SF catchment area into a series of pipes and vegetated swales that convey the flow to a 3000 SF rain garden at the southern end of the site. Planted with native grasses, perennials, trees and shrubs, the rain garden will absorb and filter the stormwater alleviating pressure on Philadelphia’s combined sewer system. Existing park benches and tables overlook the rain garden and new signage will educate and inform park users on the important role of this green stormwater infrastructure.
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