University City

University City is the easternmost part of West Philadelphia, and is situated directly across the Schuylkill River from Center City. The eastern side of University City is home to the Penn and Drexel campuses, several medical institutions, independent centers of scientific research, and 30th street stations.

Boundaries of University City

The boundaries are the Schuylkill River to the east, Spring Garden street, Powelton Avenue, Market street to the north, and 52nd street to the west.

Public Transportation in University City

• Trolleys
  • 34 trolleys
  • 13 trolleys
• Buses
  • 52 bus
  • G bus

Public Spaces in University City

Here are just some of the public spaces you can enjoy nearby:

• Penn Park @ 3000 Walnut street
• Drexel Park @ 3100 Powelton Ave

To learn more about this great area, check out Visit Philadelphia’s neighborhood guide for University City.