GPS sent us to the wrong side of the canal to a dead end road. It's a quick turn off, almost…read moreunnoticed so keep your eyes peeled for that sign! One lane road with pull off's to allow traffic to pass. All the way to the end is a turn around. Parking is just before this turn around. A small dock allows for kayaks and paddle boards to be put in the water, but the stairs down to the dock are not in good condition, so use caution There are several bike and hiking paths, but recent floods have closed some of the paths, so again, use care. It is interesting to see these canal Locks. So much commerce went up and down PA using canal's w/locks. To see one up close and personal, this is the spot to do it.

Great place for walking your dog. The canal water is surprisingly clean and clear for the most…read morepart. There are port-a-potties for when nature calls. Everyone I've encountered is friendly. I allow my dog off the leash to swim and the water is calm.

Great big open park with lots to do and it's pretty convenient for those of us living in the…read morewestern suburbs. It's well maintained with clean comfort facilities!

This is a great playground for children of all ages. There are two sets of playground equipment…read moreclose to each other. Then there are two other sets of playground equipment throughout the park for a total of four sets of playground equipment. There are also plenty of picnic tables and benches. There is a basketball court and lots of fields for soccer and baseball. I love the walking trails.

It's so pretty has lots of nature and wildlife, definitely would go again. I saw a deer and very…read morecool birds on the walk!

Great small trail to get out and enjoy nature! Good place to go with the kids or dogs!read more

Beautiful park and generally easy to park. Was there for a craft show and music fest and it was…read morevery well organized and attended

This is a rectangular greenspace in the grid of downtown Phoenixville. It's about two blocks of…read morepark space. When I visited on a warm day in late winter, there was plenty of street parking, along the perimeter of the park (all FREE). These are what the borough describes as the park amenities: -All-Abilities Playground -Small Ball Field -Band Pavilion -Gazebo -Historic Monuments They don't mention the well sized open-air theater, which is impressive. They host concerts & movie nights there in the warm months. This would be an amazing summer venue for children's theater in the day, & adult shows at night. I actually did some research & investigating for this Yelp review so I could share helpful info. I called the park office, was sent to their programming office (610-933-8801 x127 Debbie), left messages & questions everywhere, but did not learn any more than what I could see in the existing calendar online (no calls back). So a local can probably give you a better idea, but I tried. There is an outdated playground (still newish by many standards), & an impressive newer one. According to a proud sign, just inside the gate, the new playground at Reeves is a Biba playground. Biba is a company in Vancouver, Canada. Apparently they offer apps for interactive play. Their website is not the easiest to navigate, & info is not well presented, IMO, so I gave up after 5 minutes screwing with it. I did not see any of the kids there using apps, however, I was interested to see moms interacting with their kids in ways I have not seen at other playgrounds. I am not sure if the moms-kids games were based on the Biba apps, or their own creativity, but it made me so happy to see the interaction. I am normally the mom climbing all over the playstructure to make sure my very active 19-month-old doesn't get hurt or take a fall. So it was cool to see that this playground was made to allow parents easy access all over everything, at their kids' sides, & that these active moms present when I visited, were doing just that. They were teaching the kids a hide-and-seek type game, as well as a tag type game. I also saw the kids pretending they were animals, really cute. My son was too young to get involved, but he enjoyed watching the big kids at play. So if these games were the result of the Biba apps, I totally think they're awesome. If not, I wish more people would catch on to these ideas & play more with their kids. Few other playgrounds have parents this engaged. It's too common to see people lost on their phones, or trying to chat up other parents for an adult social off to the side. As for the play equipment itself, it was really captivating & creative, with unusual ideas for the structure design, & all the moving components. For example, there is a slide of stainless steel rollers (like at the end of a warehouse conveyor belt or something). In my mom brain, as soon as I saw it, I KNEW my kid would NEED to go down that thing. Soon enough, his eyes popped & he made a beeline. So I guided him down over, & over, & over. That thing does accelerate & get insane, but he had so much fun! Biba is following a trend of playground marketing that I find similar to the fancy grocery store experience we've watched take off over the past 10+ years. Why not dress up the grocery store & make it a destination? Honestly, some people now go on dates to grocery stores. So the new playground thing is to make it a mind & body experience; to emphasize exercise benefits, promote more types of movement (different ways to climb, centrifuge pieces to challenge balance, mock rope bridges that challenge strength & balance), & acknowledge that your kid is getting a workout each day, & a better one at a better playground. Do I buy into that? Kind of. Biba (like many new playgrounds) also adds puzzles or sign language & Braille charts to the walls of the nooks. I'd think kids would run right past the mental didactic stuff, if I didn't witness them actually stopping to use it. Cool. A huge plus for me was that this place was completely fenced in, & everyone paid attention to assuring the gate stayed latched. This allowed me to let my son have freedom to run within safe limits. It also deters people who don't belong at a playground from coming inside, keeps litter at bay, & eliminates the risk of dog surprises or anything like that. I probably sound paranoid, but you have to look out for EVERYTHING as a parent, & have a million scenarios running in your head to keep on top of wild kids. A lot of places these days are vying for the "renowned destination playground" title, but of all the impressive ones I've seen (Smith in Fairmount Park, Freedom in Haverford, Smiles in Aston, Kids Dream in Glen Mills, etc.) this one at Reeves is now my favorite. It wasn't too crowded, parents there cared deeply about the outdoor play experience, the equipment was new/fun/clean/safe, my kid dug it, it was fenced in, & parking was right nearby & free. Visit!

This park offers a pleasant trail system that links to a wider network, providing ample parking…read morespaces for visitors. The pavilion area includes clean public restrooms and outdoor grills perfect for casual sports activities. The paved trails cater to various activities such as walking, running, dog walking, and biking. While the trail markers are helpful, using a mobile phone for orientation may be necessary for longer distances. Although shade from trees is limited, the park offers convenient access to the river, making it suitable for fishing.

This is a great park right off of the Egypt Rd and 422 intersection in Oaks, PA. Its broken down…read moreinto several areas...BIG Grass fields, the parking\trail area, and the picnic area where there is plenty of shade, restrooms, picnic tables, and built in charcoal grills I've never seen anyone use. Plenty of space, the only time I see a real crowd here is during a sporting events...not the Eagles, but youth soccer practice, volleyball tournaments, or something similar...otherwise there is generally plenty of room here to walk your dog, stretch your legs or just kick back and read a book. My favorite thing to do here is grab lunch and sit in the picnic area relaxing on my lunch hour. Can be hard to go back to work on a gorgeous day, but well worth it in my book! There is one "not recommended" review...I have no idea what this person is talking about, this park is VERY well maintained. Grass is cut, the place is clean and the park ranger is never far from sight.

I went here and I loved it. But, we went into one of the huts, and a bat was hanging on the…read morefireplace. It was really scary. And funny.

The total package! Valley Forge National Historic park offers the history, the scenery, its hands…read moreon and educational, the photo opps, and it's great for work outs with biking running/walking or hiking. Can't ask for more as you're able to spend a perfect day at this park. The welcome center is a great start as they offer a great orientation video in a large theater that runs often. Then you can tour the museum for little bit of more history to absorb in! Gift shop offers great souvenirs! The park is clean and easy to get around as you may go at your own pace in your own car touring the park stopping at attractions. The map is easy to use and follow. Or you can purchase an audio tour or rent bikes. Love the history and the information provided. Great attractions that makes you feel in the moment when visiting. Love George Washington's quarters and the barracks around the park along with the artillery park. Hands down one of the best major attractions that you must visit when in the area.

First time here at the new Cage in Audubon. The pizza was great. Had enough to share and still…read morebring home a few slices. The decor was eclectic. Only 4 stars due to noise level. Even at 5pm the crowd was getting full. Enough noise, our excellent waitress had a hard time hearing our order, even sitting way back in the cage area. Also, it only took 12 minutes to receive our food. I feel due to a large crowd, that was fast. This establishment might consider some sound deadning application due to being in the proximity of Shannondale retirement community, whereby the older folks with hearing situations might have some difficulties. I will return for brunch. Menu has loads to offer.

Wow this is the cutest little zoo. There are a bunch of animals to see and was really surprised how…read moremany they have. They have an inside area with bunnies, a butterfly house, a wolf, donkey, reptile house, owls and more. There are plenty of places to have a picnic. My only complaint is that there are signs that clearly say to keep you dogs on a leash and some lady let her dog off and the dog scared all the geese away and my kids were terrified of the geese going crazy. I told the park ranger who didn't even do anything.

Lovely, clean park alongside the Schuylkill River between Phoenixville and Spring City. Lots of…read moreparking, picnic tables, and a walking/running/biking trail south into Phoenixville. It's also alongside a fun Montgomery County "zoo," so fun for all ages! Serene and beautiful!

Cool area, fully fenced in. Can be muddy and it's on a big side slope, but overall not a bad park!read more

I'd give zero stars but the park earns one just by existing…read more One of the double doors for each park was busted so good luck if you get rushed by aggressive canines, the whole area was extremely overgrown and not being maintained at all, and the dog parents in the large dog park didn't discipline any negative behaviors...the large and loud raven-haired lady sure seemed to enjoy bossing people around though! Don't be surprised to encounter various wild small animals/reptiles and ticks galore, now that the place has "gone back to Nature." My neighbor is one of the park founders and is heartbroken over the conditions. I wish the Borough would step up and take ownership. From what I gather, the former solicitor was afraid of the liability issues so the park remained privately funded and maintained. However, he's long gone and the new apartment complexes are using the proximity of the park as a selling point, so I think either MD3/Toll Bros. or the Borough should finally step up to the plate with ownership. Even if you're not a UPT resident, just use Longford Dog Park...the lack of shade is negated by the constant upkeep by the township and its more than worth the drive.

I completed all 20 miles of this trail by foot back in October, starting up in Green Lane and…read moreending in Oaks. The areas nearest to the trail heads are absolutely gorgeous! There are quite a few spots lacking in aesthetics near the Collegeville area. The trail is mostly paved and crushed rock, so it's not bad depending on what you're looking for! There is a 12% grade in the Spring Mount area. There are signs maybe 1/4 mile before you reach it. Every review I've read thus far never mentions where this is, so when I went I really had no idea where to expect it at. You will encounter many different people and lots of dogs along with trail. I also saw quite a few chipmunks! There are plenty of parks along the way, including Pennypacker Mills Park which is around the midway point, to stop for lunch or to use the restroom. The restrooms at Pennypacker Mills is the nicest of all the restrooms along the way. There are also restaurants, like the Collegeville Diner and Snoozy's Cafe in Schwenksville, and bike shops to stop at if you need to. One thing I don't see mentioned often is that Gratersford Prison backs up to this trail. You will see signs warning you to remain on the path at this point as you pass a few corn fields. I'm not sure I'll complete this trail again, but I do recommend it to anyone interested!

This is a 20 Mile trail extending from the beautiful Green Lane Park to Oaks, PA, the Audubon Loop…read moreand the Schuylkill River Trail. The trail runs through a few small towns along the Perkiomen Creek. There you can stop for quick lunch or get some drinks while using the trail. I have ridden the length of the trail in its entirety and it is gorgeous! The views from here are amazing and the creek is beautiful. The only 2 downsides to the trail is that it is paved with crushed stone and it is prone to flooding after very heavy rains (the trail is on the banks of the creek. This means that certain bikes cannot handle the trail and the trail can be closed in certain sections at times. Don't let theses minor problems deter you from using this magnificent trail. Before using, check out the website. The County Parks Department is great with updating the situations. ENJOY!