Upper Roxborough
Upper Roxborough
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | Northwest Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19128 |
| Boundaries | Roughly Northwestern Avenue to city limits, Ridge Avenue to Wissahickon Valley |
| Adjacent | Roxborough, Andorra, Montgomery County |
| Major streets | Ridge Avenue, Shawmont Avenue, Port Royal Avenue |
| Transit | SEPTA bus routes |
| Landmarks | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, near Wissahickon Valley |
Upper Roxborough is the northern section of Roxborough in far Northwest Philadelphia, near the Montgomery County border. The area has a more rural character than lower Roxborough, with access to significant natural areas.
Character
[edit | edit source]Housing
[edit | edit source]- Single-family homes
- Larger lots
- More suburban character
- Mix of older and newer construction
- Higher prices than inner city
Community
[edit | edit source]- Middle-class families
- Quieter atmosphere
- Near nature
- Car-dependent
Natural Areas
[edit | edit source]Upper Roxborough provides access to significant green space:
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
[edit | edit source]- 340-acre environmental education center
- Nature trails
- Wildlife habitat
- Educational programs
Wissahickon Valley
[edit | edit source]- Adjacent to Wissahickon Valley Park
- Trail access
- Natural areas
Living in Upper Roxborough
[edit | edit source]- Suburban feel within city
- Nature access
- Larger properties
- Quiet residential area
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- SEPTA buses: 9, 27
- Car: Primary transportation
- Near: I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway)