Clean and maintained indoor basketball and pickleball courts. Hoping for more pickleball play time…read morein this location.

We're entering the home stretch of summer!!! As apart of my weekly cardio,I decided to check out…read moreSchuylkill Banks since it's been brought to my attention the route has been expanded. The walkway was far from full for a late afternoon and was still both walkable and bikeable(new word alert!). When I reached the "new expansion" portion of the walking trail I was a bit stunned by the beauty of the layout. There was a mini-skate park towards the end of the trail and unfortunately what appeared to be Overall, if you're looking for a new departure from some of the more popular trails around Philly and long for something a bit more "in-city"Schuykill Banks fills that itch. Happy trekking!

Great trail for any outdoor activity - run, bike, rollerblade, walking…read more Love how it curves with the river! Great views of the boat houses and there's some nice stops along the way to take pictures and learn about history. Lloyd hall is also a great stop for a quick bite or drink! During the summers there's fountains turned on to hydrate and there is always something to enjoy while walking the banks. Great way to see the the city from a different POV!

A great time for groups…read more Bury the Hatchet is an axe throwing establishment that pits you and your friends in competition trying to hit a wooden target with your axe. Choose from three different axes (or throwing knives if you're feeling fancy), each with their own challenges, and try to hit a target from various distances. Your time throwing axes will be watched by your own "axe master", an employee who teaches you how to throw an axe, how to play axe throwing games, and ensures the safety of your group at all times. Our axe master was extremely patient with some of the less dexterous of our group and helped us all hone in our skills. In addition to axe throwing, Bury the Hatchet offers other games including giant Jenga, billiards, foosball, and my favorite, a game where players try to hammer giant nails into a hunk of wood as fast as possible. Every game offered just oozes physical competitiveness and each one is a blast with friends and a couple of drinks. Speaking of drinks, while Bury the Hatchet appears to have a bar, it is not operational. But you can bring your own drinks, and I highly recommend you do. While it's ill-advised to be completely drunk, having a light buzz definitely helps with throwing your axe. Jokes aside, safety is a top priority at Bury the Hatchet. Axe masters go through multiple safety lessons before handing patrons their weapons and monitors each group the entire time. The wooden targets are changed frequently and are soaked with water before use to soften the wood, reducing the likelihood of axes or splinters bouncing off the targets. Axes must be thrown one at a time and retrieved before the next axe can be thrown. Food and drinks are prohibited from the axe throwing areas, and only one person is allowed in each axe throwing area at a time. All of these features might seemed tedious, but it insures everyone will have a fun and safe experience. Bury the Hatchet proved to be a great alternative to bowling allies and pool houses for those looking for a fun way to kick off the weekend with friends.

Attempted to go bowling on a Friday and was told that there was a 2hr wait. Looked this up and was…read moreable to make a reservation for 3. (Remember this is BYOB and food). Because we initially planned for bowling, we didn't stop for drinks or food but still enjoyed ourselves. It wasn't packed at all and our worker was awesome. She showed us different throwing styles and was encouraging throughout.

This my first time with the clay studio, I really enjoyed my time and so did my client. She is 94…read moreand she really worked that machine to create her perfect piece. Everything was so nice and clean, loved how they had a shop and little museum to walk through! Great pieces! Nadia and Lily were amazing and very helpful! Thanks to those too! We will definitely be back and e turning was nice, the food was wonderful!

Great for date night, girls night out, family time or honestly anything!…read more I did the pottery date night class and it was so awesome! It starts out with a small cocktail hour (no alcohol, other beverages and finger foods) in the clay studio gift shop. You get some time to look some cool stuff on display and can purchase them too! The actual pottery making was around 90mins, 60mins on the wheel and about 30mins to glaze the piece. There is one main instructor and a few assistant instructors that walk around and help you out. You watch a demo first and then get hands on at making your own bowl! The instructors are really patient and if you mess up, they'll hand you another ball of clay. I screwed up many of my pieces and got super embarrassed but they'd joke and make it fun. You get to pick 2 pieces to keep out of all the ones you make during the 60mins. I ended up with 2 small succulent pots, super excited to put my plants in! The glazing is pretty simple. There are a handful of basic colors to choose from and you just paint them on. Afterwards the studio will fire the pieces and then ship then to an address you designate. We got ours a little earlier than 2weeks so it was a nice surprise! I would definitely go to another session again and may even commit to the longer semester classes...just need to free up time . If you're considering this, definitely do it!

As of April 2025, all of the construction work here is long finished…read more I stopped by to eat a Spicy Indian Cheesesteak from nearby Little Sicily 2. (Which was incredible, look for the reviews on Yelp) At lunch time, there were two other dudes eating lunch at the picnic tables. Everything was clean and maintained. It's a really weird location tho. Way at the back of the Walmart parking lot and none of the other piers are renovated. So your view is distant industrial harbor and homeless folks camped on the other piers. But this Pier 68 itself was peaceful and nice, with plenty of nearby parking. It's exactly what I wanted from a place to eat take-out lunch.

We came here because we heard this pier is supposedly known for fishing, located on the Delaware…read moreRiver Waterfront. Some pros about this place was when we first came here, I saw there was a lot of parking. It's good considering the amount of people that would go to the near by park. Secondly, this pier has a lot of seating and tables for people to rest and even eat. Which is what my friend and I did. The pier is close to a Mcdonalds and other stores so while our boyfriends were fishing, us girls would just sit at one of those picnic tables and eat our food. There was some seats near the water too. Third, it has a couple trees for shade and has a nice view looking over the city. Some cons about this place was that when I came here I felt disgusted. The place is dirty and has a lot of construction work that was being done and needs some work. All of the tables but one was dirty and looks like it hasn't been cleaned for a while. Another thing was because of the construction that was being done around the area, the fishing was hard. There was too many obstacles and structures in the water that my boyfriend got hooked and lost his line twice! They had a broken beaten down wired fence around the area of the pier which made me feel unsafe for kids who are playing around this area. It also made the water look really dirty from all the dirt and gravel from whatever they are building. Not a good fishing place but more like a nice relax picnic place for families to enjoy. I just hope they clean it more frequently.

We were scheduled to do a 1/2 day ice hike at Ricketts Glen. I had spoken to the owner Dave and…read morelet him know of my disabilities. He asked a few questions, then determined that it should be OK for me to go on the hike. Shortly before the hike we received an email from Dave saying that because of the warm weather the trip would not have as much ice as it normally does. He offered to reschedule or refund our money if we wanted, but also said we could go if we wanted. We wanted. When I got there Dave and the guides were fantastic. Very personable. They were helpful but without being intrusive. One of them carried one of my forearm canes in his backpack in case I needed it. (This was to have one hand free for the ice axe.) The hike was great. At the end of the hike I asked one of the guides if he thought I could do the repelling they offer... he conferred with the owner and the lead repeller guide, and they agreed that I would be allowed to do that in the Spring. I highly recommend Valley to Summit for a great time. I look forward to a full day ice hike in February.

Intro to Rock Climbing with Valley to Summit on September 18, 2022…read more This was my second trip to Chickies Rock with VTS and it was wonderful! There were only 5 of us, so plenty of time to climb. Our Guide, Bob, was so patient, engaged and informative. I learned a lot of great things that I had not known before about clothing, ropes and technique. Bob was so patient with me and was there with his " green pointer" to help me over the tough spots. You should know that I am 74 years old and tho I have climbed indoors for a few years, my stamina was not that of the youngsters who were there! Nonetheless, it was a great time! I highly recommend Valley to Summit, this being my 3 rd trip with them. They Rock!

Rose Tree Park is always a favorite in the summer. Their free shows run from June until mid-August…read morealthough they end the season too early in my opinion. Some shows such as the Billy Joel tribute are quite popular and fill up quickly. Bring low chairs or a blanket. You can also bring your own food and nonalcoholic beverages. They have a Rita's stand and I believe one other food stand. Parking is free and plentiful although you may have to walk a distance. Enjoy!

Last year on Christmas week we drove by this park and wondered what all the lights were. A year…read morewent by and I forgot about it. Last night we were driving by on our way home and saw the bright lights and decided to stop in. Wow this place is spectacular! So glad we parked the car and walked around. The effort put into lighting this place was tremendous. If we are in the area next year we will def stop in again for some feel good xmas spirit. highly recommend!

Beautiful park!…read more There's lots of shades and has a many benches for picnic area. This would be the place to take your family and small children out for a hike and explore.

It's nice. It's okay…read more It's not the prettiest park I've ever been to, but nice for a stroll. Two items of note while we covered 10,000 steps on this day: A few beautiful old homes still on park grounds. I don't recall any signage describing why and what they were. A nice renovated covered bridge. The park itself lacked much signage after the first 10 minutes of walking. We had no idea what direction to go to get back to the main parking lot, which was frustrating.

Fairmount Park offers a wide range of activities, from exploring historical sites and gardens to…read moreenjoying outdoor recreation and attending events. You can stroll along the Trolley Trail, visit Boathouse Row, and marvel at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as opportunities for picnicking and boating on Concourse Lake. Fairmount Park is also home to the Please Touch Museum and the Philadelphia Zoo, making it a great destination for families. I am normally here for The roots picnic, but realized this park has so much to offer. If you are up for outdoor activities, make sure to come by and explore. One tidbit, make sure you make sure you are going to this park because there is another Fairmount park that is also in Philly. Enjoy!

Fairmount Park is one of the biggest parks in the United States. It still has original houses from…read morethe 1700s. It has walking trails, ballfields and playgrounds. You can also drive through the park. Smith playground is a mansion with indoor activities and a big outdoor playground for kids. The best part about Smith playground is the giant wooden slide. The kids and adults can both go on the discovery center is in a former reservoir. It has walking trails and indoor activities to learn about the park. The horticultural center in Japanese teahouse are also located in the park. It's a great place to picnic!