Owner: Temple University

East Park Canoe House

A woman jogs along a paved riverfront path lined with purple irises and greenery, while a rowing shell passes by on the water near a large arched bridge.

Situated along the eastern bank of the Schuylkill River, the East Park Canoe House was the first recreation building constructed in Fairmount Park. The restored historic canoe house is home to Temple University’s rowing team and the Philadelphia Police Marine Unit and hosts 49 regattas during the spring and summer boating season. Following a major […]