I recently got a chance to go into the Visitor's Center and then I went to enjoy the trail. The…read moreVisitor's Center was lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful. I was able to get a pin that says I hiked the Silver Lake Trail. so cute! I added it to my pin collection! Within the Visitor's Center there is information about common species within the park and information about species that used the live there before so many people lived nearby. It was very educational and helped me look for native species when walking around. There were also several turtles in tanks to look at and that was lovely. After the Visitor's Center, I went outside to enjoy the trails. There are a few different trails, I was just wandering around. I walked about 1.5 miles. On the path, I took photos of many native species and the biodiversity here is amazing! Partway through the trail, there is an overlook that allows you to look over the water and the view is amazing. I saw many people walking their dogs and enjoying the scenery. There were also a few families walking around. This is a peaceful, well-maintained park that is an excellent spot for birding, walking, nature photography, and much more! This is a hidden gem that I would totally recommend!!

The worst camp that I ever tried to send my child to. They claim to be inclusive but when faced…read morewith children with special needs they make no effort to accomodate these children and kick them out of camp when their behaviors become too much for their untrained staff to handle! Do not under any circumstances send your child to this center.

Beautiful walking trail! Well maintained and very peaceful. I saw many native plants, birds, and…read moremammals and it was lovely. I would totally recommend!

This small community park on 2nd Street Pike, Upper Southampton, PA, was once the farmstead of the…read moreRichard Leedom family, whose people can be traced back to William Penn and the American Revolution. The farmhouse has been beautifully restored, and carriage house rebuilt into a spacious meeting room for use by groups willing to pay a modest fee to the association that maintains the property. Dedicated in 1975, the amenities are modest, but still offer room for walking trails, frisbee golf, and open fields for games and and overnight camping by local scout troops. There are BBQ pits for cooking and covered concrete pads for meals and organized activities. I spent a night in a tent with my son here when he was a Cub Scout. The park is named for Chief Tanamend (or Tammeny), the leader of the Turtle Clan of the Lenni Lenapi Native American tribe. It was he who made peace with William Penn at nearby Penn Treaty Park, just at the edge of Philadelphia on the Delaware River. Some called him a saint for his amiableness toward the early settlers in the late 17th Century. His life and death were celebrated on May 1st annually, first in Philly, and then in most of the original colonies. He has been forgotten by many, except those who know and honor the history of this area.

During this hot weather, a shady stroll through Lorimer Park was pleasant. The path was paved and…read morestroller accessible . Everyone we encountered was friendly although there were not many people. There were a few benches along the way, but I could see how there could be a need for more benches if more people were present. We were also surprised that we did not encounter many bugs. We did use bug spray just in case! The parking lot was easy to find and there was plenty of space. We plan to return again for a family walk.

This 230 acre park was given to the people of Montgomery County by the estate of George Horace…read moreLorimer, the editor of the Saturday Evening Post and president of Curtis Publishing Co., both headquartered in Philadelphia from the late 19th Century to the present. His mausoleum is in Laurel Hill Cemetery, so although originally from North Carolina, his true impact was on the cultural life of our city. Fairly small, it feels considerably larger due to its connection to Pennypack Park covering a large area in Northeast Philadelphia to the border with Montco. The creek by the same name flows through both parks, tying them together geologically. The watercourse meanders through Lorimer where it has cut a deep ravine over the millennia. There are multiple scenic overlooks worth exploring, even in winter when the absence of foliage allows you to see through the trees to the actual contours of the steep rocky hills across the creek. If power walking or family bike riding is your jam, Pennypack Trail runs along the northern boundary of the park and beyond for several miles, and it is flat, wide and dirt/gravel packed for smooth ambulation or cross country biking, allowing excellent views of the topography and creek vale. Plenty of parking in a big lot across the road from the main entrance.

Perfect park for a quick lunchtime or after dinner walk…read more Fluehr offers an easy to traverse gravel path and nice paved loop to get those steps in. It hosts a big soccer fields and open area for playing, kite flying, frisbee, or practicing catch. It gets crowded in the afternoons with games. Plenty of parking. Dogs are welcomed and sadly quite often off leash. So be aware of bringing your furry friend. No facilities, just clean fresh air and foliage.

We just got kicked out of the park at 9:40am due to it being "Christmas Eve". Christmas Eve isn't a…read morestandard official city holiday in Philadelphia. We were having a really good time with our dog and they kicked us out. Nice to know city workers can stop working when ever they feel like it. There was a person who also got kicked out and he said he used to work for the city and they never did that before.

Great place for an AA picnic or just hanging out.....there's trees and water and boats....read more

This is great for walking trails. The path is well maintained and loops around the lake, as well as…read morea few offshoots into more wooded areas. There's a ton of amenities; two dog parks, a skate park, a hockey rink and basketball courts. There's a ton of picnic space available as well. On a sunny day it's really pleasant to come here, and you might even see some interesting wildlife. I saw a water snake swimming around and a ton of cool looking birds. It's nice.

I visited Ridgeway Park a few days ago for a quick walk. There is a nice parking lot right in front…read moreof the park. There is also a baseball field, a tennis court, garbage cans, and walking paths. I saw a few people walking their dogs and a few people enjoying picnics on the benches. There were families enjoying the playground as well. I enjoyed walking around the park, which was a quick half mile. The park is well-maintained and clean. It is a nice spot for many kinds of recreation. I would bring some form of protection from sun and from bugs when you visit. It is a lovely little park that I would totally recommend!

Ridgeway park has a nice little playground. Really nice baseball field. Also basketball court and…read morethe tennis courts. Nice neighborhood park.

Playwicki on Maple Avenue in Langhorne has 33 acres park land featuring well maintained facilities…read moreand equipment. It is clean, spacious and often less crowded than many parks. One main loop trail that is an easy hike through the woods and along the creek. My brother and I would spend hours there when we were young exploring the woods and wandering up the old railroad bridge. I come back often to remember those days, while I don't traverse up to the bridge a quiet walk along the creek is more my speed nowadays. A perfect place for contemplation and nature, a local gem. Playwicki Park.

A very nice park lovely view and beautiful. Had many wonderful memories there. There's a lake…read moreaswell that is safe to swim in just be careful for the sharp rocks

Servicing the neighborhood today. Pest control is great but with the fam drama with the holidays I…read moredecided to take a break here. Parked up enjoying the views and peace for a bit. It's been a while since I've been here. Hasn't changed much. That's pretty cool. I'd absolutely recommend

After a random stop here on the way back to Philly from Jenkintown, I'm still a little puzzled…read moreabout Tookany Creek. Part of it was very nice and well maintained, and another part was deserted and boarded up--literally. There were bridges that were blocked but didn't have any signs not to use them, and they were sound enough to us to use... so of course we hopped over the baracades, haha. There also happens to be an above-ground large black-colored gas pipeline running through the span of the park. So much for enjoying nature. Regardless, if I lived in the area I would definitely use this as a running trial!