Beautiful park!! One of the best in the city. There's lots of shady trees, benches, and trash cans. Love it here read more

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Cute park. I like they do some fun activities for families. The petting farm and the festival/farmer market was adorable that they recently had. read more

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When I lived in West Philly during my law school days at 48th & Baltimore, Clark Park was the nearest refuge from the heat and tumult of the city. A short walk from home if I needed to walk the dog or just take a break from endless study, its 9 acres was an oasis surrounded by concrete jungle. These days it is so much nicer. The park has a nonprofit organization taking care of it now, and a full blown farmers market on weekends. The neighborhood has been spruced up (It is called Spruce Hill after all), but not really gentrified. It is still full of young people both professional and students from nearby universities, who keep rents in check. There are restaurants and cafes in the area to serve the locals with extensive varieties of cuisines and cultural flourish. Most importantly, the trollies/light rail still run up Chester, Woodland and Baltimore Avenues, maintaining the perfect historic/modern balance between the old hood and the promising new. read more

Best park in west Philly, Philadelphia, and one of the best in the entire country. Great food, farmers markets, movies, events, basketball courts, and playground. Great community and amazing how the community revolves around the park. Definitely worth a visit and would definitely be a plus to live nearby (in the beatuful Victorian townhomes). read more

Tucked away in West Philly. This has been a staple locations of the community. The park is divided in to two parts, divided by Chester Ave. This is what you can find: 1st side: Chess players Larpers Tables and chairs Tables to sit and chat or eat Space to sit down on a blanket Park benches 1 of only 2 statues of Charles Dickens. Events: Farmers Market (weekends) 2nd side: "Bowl" where kids play ball and people play with their dogs Swings for children and toddlers Jungle gym for children and toddlers Basketball hoop, which is always busy Space for a blanket Benches Events: Festivals (random weekends) Flea markets (random weekends) Food carts (weekends) Movies (summer) Shakespeare in the park (summer) Fire dancers (sometimes when it's warm at night) read more

Definitely a great park anybody can go to. There is abundant space for dog walking, going on jogs, and space for kids to play. This park is always taken care of and hosts many events and activities. There are usually people playing sports, exercising, and walking throughout the day making it very safe and family friendly. There are food trucks near the university of the sciences campus allowing people to purchase good food not far from the park. Parking is good. Try to avoid certain areas of the park during the night as there is limited lighting and potentially dangerous individuals lurking around these spots. Overall a great park to visit in the daytime read more

Always looking for something to do with my daughter, I saw that there was a movie being shown in the park here. It was a great weather week, so off we went... After a slow, agonizing walk past the Parks on Tap setup on the northern side of the park (which looked like a great time), we made our way to the movie setup... I've driven past this park for years and never knew how nice or how large this park is. Well maintained, plenty of shaded areas, more than enough of a playground for the kids, and no reason to see trash on the ground with all of the trash cans there. The Polynesian dancers entertained everyone before the movie, and it was a really good time.... While I have plenty of Parks where I live, I'd definitely stop at this park to hang out for awhile if I'm in the area.. read more

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A local park in West Philly. It is probably one of the nicer parks in Philadelphia as it has ample event space and a dedicated group that looks over it. There are 2 playgrounds that are always full of people and a basketball court that is always busy. In the summer there is Shakespeare in Clark park and a movie almost every Friday which is a lot of fun. On the weekends there is the farmers market and usually groups playing instruments or LARPing. The dog bowl is a great place for dogs and in the winter sledding. This is a lot of fun and it is very safe for the most part. Parking is weird around it as some are 2 hour, but you need to look at the signs. Overall a great place to go to and live around. read more

Clark Park is an urban oasis! It's a fairly big green space in West Philly. There's tables and chairs on one side and a good amount of benches. There always a food truck or two n the weekends. There's a cool statue of Charles Dickens. The park gets crowded in nice weather and weekends. It's clean. The park doesn't have bathrooms but there are restaurants, coffee shops, and ice cream shops nearby. There's a farmer's market on Saturday. It's a great place for all ages! read more

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I've been going to Clark Park for ages especially since being born and raised in South West Philly. I can remember as a young kid taking the trolley to Clark Park with my best friend! So each time I visit, it just brings so much nostalgia! Last week I took my nephew to Clark Park and he had a blast. I must say this park is huge! It actually has two sections. The first part is a nice relaxing place to socialize with your loves and you can set up tables and just unwind. The second part has the big dog park as well as the playground for the children to run, jump and have a great time. They also offer a basketball court where local youths from the area go and get there game on! I enjoy going to Clark Park especially on the weekends they offer so much entertainment. This weekend they had vendors and I mostly enjoyed the vendor that offered African print clothing. I also saw vendors who was selling incense, jewelry and Bohemian style clothing. I encourage all to visit Clark Park, it's a fun time for everyone!! read more

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Clark Park is a huge, multi-cultural, clean park in the middle of University City. I see something new every time we come here! One time it was an Indian Pot-Luck with folks dressed in traditional garb. One day it was dancing and jazz in the park courtesy of local band "Bitters & Rye". One time it was Tibetan chanting. Yesterday it was a mariachi band. So fun! Love this! This place has a great sense of community and some heart! The park is pretty well maintained. Many families strolling and picnics happening. BBQ's, reunions, you name it. Don't quote me, but from what it seems I'm not sure you need a permit like some other parks. I didn't notice designated numbered areas. Maybe first come, first serve? Saturday's you'll find a farmers' markets with some truly great vendors AND I even spotted the Ku Fu Hoagie food truck!! Love them! There are not one, but three playgrounds for the kiddos. It seems to be naturally separated by age groups because of the size of the structures. It's always a good idea to check the flyers posted on the telephone polls for upcoming and local events! I've found some gems there! Green Line Cafe and Clarksville are located directly across the park for some nosh and/or a cup of tea/coffee to enjoy post or prior to a visit here. Street parking is free! Bike parking available! The trolley runs right there too! There's not much not to love about this park! Every time we visit I ask myself why we don't come here more often. read more

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Love this park. I'll pack up those kids & drive across the Walt just to come here on a fine Saturday afternoon. The park is actually 2 city blocks large & there is usually always something fun happening on a Saturday morning or afternoon. We like to visit the playgrounds, of which there are 2, both the toddler & the "big" kids one. Kid #1 has recently decided he is ready to "graduate" to the big kids area because they have real swings & longer slides. They both have that springy, foamy stuff covering the ground so any falls are somewhat helped by that. The fancy lunch trucks parked here are also a big draw. Delicious offerings may include Middle Eastern, vegan banh-mi and a taco/torta truck... yum! All reasonably priced too. And of course, there is the year-round Clark Park farmer's market that lines the other side of the park. That's a whole nother review in itself. Shakespeare in the Park, monthly flea markets and more can be found here. It's nice to give the little ones a taste of city life on a regular basis I think. It may not always be pretty, but it's usually a pretty fun time at Clark Park. read more

IT'S GREAT! I've played an acoustic Fender wood guitar to original songs there three seasons a year, over years, excluding Winter. My first year was in the Clark Park Farmer's Market on a 6-string 'steel' guitar, a National Resonator. read more

Clark Park captures the essence of West Philly and everything I love about it. I often ride my bike up on weekend mornings, paper and coffee in hand, Honest Tom's breakfast taco in the other, and Giles (my dog) pulling me through the live action role players as he springs to steal their plastic swords. After a quick stroll through the park, I'll walk over to the farmer's market for a fresh peach and sit in the grass until I can feel the dew wetting my bottom. It doesn't get much better. read more

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In honor of completing the Yelp 100 Challenge (!!!) McThrill (16) decided to resurrect the interactive trend that I started with my 700th review of the Clark Park (17) Flea Market (http://www.yelp.com/biz/clark-park-flea-market-philadelphia#hrid:BaTZvgj5_btNyDf8HHs_sQ/src:self), since a significant update to Mcthrill's (18) previous Clark Park (19) review has been at least 3 years in the making. So without further adieu I bid you okole maluna! When McThrill (20) left his West Philly abode for South Philly pastures a few years back it was somewhat bittersweet because his beloved Clark Park (21) was caged like a beast and he wasn't able to go for one final rendezvous. But McThrill (22) understood and supported the reason, for before the caging Clark Park's (23) sidewalks were left in complete and total disarray and in need of some significant repair, and the necessary funding was in place to make sure that Clark Park (24) would be better than ever upon its reopening. So wait for over a year McThrill (25) did, and on several of his returns since McThrill (26) has become enamored by the changes that have been added to his beloved Clark Park (27). The pavement has been repaved to perfection and leads to things like the Lewis Carroll statue even better. While things like the old school Clark Park (28) turtle might be missing, the new orange communal chairs make for even more of a welcoming centerpiece (and McThrill (29) is surprised that many of them haven't been stolen!). Add in plenty of old staples like the Clark Park (30) Farmers Market, the volleyball games, and LARP swordfights, and Clark Park (31) is still a classic that McThrill (32) loves! read more

Clark Park turned on the charm for me. My first visit there and I used to live within 15 blocks of it, I somehow had to wait until I got a dog to check out "the bowl". the fun flowed out while the pup ran around and made new friends. nice people with cool dogs, a soccer game, and people watching until dark. i saw a chess game going on too. read more

This is a gem of West Philadelphia. There are frequently festivals and shows that seem to spontaneously take place in the park. One of my favorites is Shakespeare in the Park every summer. Each Saturday, the Farmers Market brings in the farmers (and Amish!) from local regions such as Lancaster. The population's diversity is nicely reflected in Clark Park, as you'll see that anyone and everyone enjoying hanging out here. read more

Clark Park is my favorite park in the city. For non city-dwellers, it's hard to imagine the scarcity of open lawns and tree-lined parks in a city as compact and efficient as Philadelphia. Growing up in West Virginia, I took elbow room for granted. There are a few nice spots in Philly, don't get me wrong. I love Franklin and Rittenhouse, Washington and the Schuylkill , but true-to-form traditional parks are hard to come by. Clark Park has something for everybody. A playground for young children and toddlers, a basketball court, a deep indented bowl that usually houses roaming dogs and frisbee-throwers (I wonder if this used to be a man-made lake?). On Saturdays, there's the farmer's market, which is definitely worth a browse - especially the Dutch specialties usually on the corner of Baltimore and 43rd. Their breads and pastries look amazing. And so much of a park is context. Catty-cornered from the Batlimore Ave. side of Clark Park is Green Line Cafe, my favorite coffee spot in West Philly. Down on Spruce is the Local 44, or farther along on Baltimore is Dock Street Brewing and the Gold Standard. Something for everyone's tastes, which is a nice image for Clark Park, which also has a little of something for everyone. For your dog-walkers and your stroller-pushers, your poor college student and middle-class family, the grounds are equal and free for all. What a deal! read more

Clark Park - It's getting to be that time of year again. Roll at your blankets at Clark Park. - Parks Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of the best community parks in Philly. They have a great playground for kids, the "bowl" (a depression) that people let there dogs run around in (illegally) and lots of fun events. read more

Clark Park is the heart of West Philadelphia. I always take a blanket and a book, but I usually find myself lulled by the sunshine and shady trees, distracted by people and dog watching, or entirely consumed with consuming my tofu hoagie, or wandering across the street to the Green Line and back. The Farmers Market on Saturday (and Thursday in the summer) has some great local grub, including whoopie pies, cheese, and herbs grown by high school kids. While the "dog bowl" side of the park can be more active, don't miss out on the flat, shady area by the volleyball cart - it's where we while away the hours playing croquet until dark. Tips - if you're looking for a quiet afternoon, avoid the large group of kids playing cooperative games with foam swords and shields (you'll know it when you see it). They have no problems running right through your blanket nap, bellowing, and the "adults" who play with them aren't the least bit helpful and containing the fields of their "war." read more

Now that the weather is warm again, I've done a lot more hanging around in the park, whether it's picnicking, or watching everyone play with their dogs in the Dog Bowl. It truly is one of the most interesting and special places in Philadelphia - from indie rock festivals (Best Fest) and volleyball, to flea markets and soccer. The park truly is a microcosm of the neighborhood. Bring your friends who hate on West Philly here (and trust me, as I have plenty of them), and once they leave, they will be singing a different tune. There's a little bit of something for everyone here. read more

I haven't explored this park extensively.. I just take my dogs here everyday to play in the little grassy depressed area or walk them around the periphery. But from what I've heard, the park is actually a lot bigger than just the little area I take my dogs to. Generally there are lots of people here. Children play in the playground area above the grassy area and there's also a basketball court. People here are generally really tolerant of dogs, even the large ones, which I really appreciate since back in New Jersey, people would really get upset and start yelling at me if they even saw our dogs off lead in the grassy areas of the park. read more

Am I the only one not in love with this place? The grounds are not well-kept, as evidenced by the grass worn bare and sidewalks mercilessly torn up. The first time I walked in, I thought "this is a park? It looks like someone threw a few benches into an empty lot." And those benches are in sore need of repair. The area near the dog bowl and playground is nice, but everything else looks pretty dilapidated. Come here for the events (Best Fest, Shakespeare in the Park, Flea Market, Farmer's Market, etc.), but go to Malcolm X Park if you want to be somewhere that actually resembles a park. read more

This is wonderful. West Philly is wonderful because of it's abundance of green space and Clark Park is at the heart of it. They have concerts and plays in the summer, awesome flea markets, farmers markets and so many other awesome things. I don't know what the hell it is, but some days there are people dressed as wizards running around with giant swords. I like to sit and watch sometimes. It's quite entertaining. I try to make it a daily thing to take my dogs down there. They love that park more than I do. I'm usually there at night, letting them run like maniacs around the bowl. They love to chase and knock me down then drool on my face. I wouldn't be surprised if you've noticed/heard the spectacle before. There are some creepy bums there sometimes, but they're terrified of my dogs (pit and cane corso) so they usually just walk in the other direction. Go hang out on a sunny spring day. West Philly living at it's finest. read more

Love Clark Park. My kid grew up in this park from soccer to Wayfinders we are aways in this park,. New things to check out- well, some lovely man and his girlfriend put up a tire swing on a big sturdy tree for the kiddies. I hope it is still up, because it was nice. Also it is this lady who brings out bikes, scooters and tricycles for kiddies who don't have them. She charges though, but it's only a small fee like $2.50 for 15 minutes $5 for 30minutes, $10 for 60 minutes. I think this is a brilliant concept, Your kids can have fun and you don't have to lug out the bikes. I think she will be back on June 7th, 8th and possibly on the 20th for the large Clark Park Flea market. read more

I like this park as a meeting place in West Philadelphia. I used to come here for a stroll when buying coffee at Greenline cafe across the street. I have yet to attend the flea markets or farmers markets on weekends, but it is definitely on my to do list. This is the perfect park to lay on the grass and read a book. There are people playing volleyball and barbecuing nearby. The Baltimore Avenue Dollar stroll takes place near this park, as there are a plethora of small restaurants and shops. read more

Clark Park is an oasis in West Philly during daylight. The north side that they redid last year is very pleasant with lots of seating and paths. How do those orange chairs and tables not get stolen? I had bets they'd be gone in 24 hours after they first went out there. The Thursday/Saturday farmer's market here is one of the best in the city, second maybe to headhouse square. Guapos Tacos regularly makes a Thursday appearance. The south side of Clark Park is a pretty eclectic mix of people, adjacent to University of the Sciences' campus. It's big, shady, pleasant and has a dog bowl area with basketball courts. Why minus one star? Two things: One, you might get raped/robbed/murdered if you walk through here after 10 pm. Two, I was trying to enjoy my lunch break in Clark Park on Wedesday,looked down, and to my left the ground was covered with bloody paper towels. Barf. But, all things aside, Clark Park is a great spot in West Philly. read more

Fun park! I was babysitting my cousin's kids (ages 6 though 10) and we had such a blast here. We brought a ball and played in the "dog bowl" - the grassy pit. They also have a great playground. Dogs are allowed. We saw a guy riding a horse. Lots of people lounging on the grass and some people were barbecuing. The ice cream truck is a regular there read more

Lovely, clean park with the West Philly local flavor, plus always something really interesting going on. This week is Parks on Tap and Shakespeare in the Park, for example. The farmers market that sets up shop every Sat is small, but wonderful and friendly as well. read more

I got into the flea market and bazaar scene for a bit last summer and a couple of Uhuru fests, but I don't think I'll be into them as much this time around. I was mostly looking for records and cool African/Caribbean jewelry. The farmer's market is cool too. Realistically, Clark Park is not the heart of West Philly. It's the heart of the surrounding University City enclave. It and Cedar Park are a delta where Southwest Philly meets University City meets West Philly. read more

It's amazing how many different people use Clark Park. And how *many* people! Think about it -- how many people do you see in the average city park? Part of the reason has to be the topography: Everything flows downhill to the park! Sewers for a large section of West Philadelphia drain past Clark Park into the Schuylkill River. For awhile these sewers drained into the "bowl" -- Clark Park's main geographical feature. Nowadays, everyone who isn't productively employed tends to slide down to Clark Park and hang out there until real life (appetite or bedtime or whatever) calls them away. read more

Something nice about Clark Park is that it's like a community meeting spot. If you sit here on a sunny weekend afternoon, you're likely to run into everyone you know who's even remotely from the area. read more

Clark park is a deluge of humanity, embodying all that is great about the city. From the Uhuru flea market, to movies, to acting, to parties, this park has it all. If you're in the area and have 10 minutes to swing by you should. Hi-lites of the park include the dog bowl, the drum circles, the chess games, and of course the jungle gyms. Famously, there are LARPers (Live Action Role Players) who come sunday mornings to act out their magical quests. Totally worth getting a coffee at the greenline and watching. This park is a perfect activity if you have children! read more

In the last few years it seems that Clark Park has been catering more to families and having more community based events. They are frequently having soccer and volleyball games, farmers markets, craft fairs, and other events. The playground there is well maintenanced and is usually busy on a nice day. Recently someone also started selling Italian ice and the ice cream truck is there a lot on the weekends. Lots of tree coverage around the walkway so it makes for a nice play to take a walk. Very dog friendly as well. read more

Nice small park with pathways, a commemorative stone from/for Gettysburg, and plenty of benched and tables. There's plenty of open grass space for blankets, picnics, reading, kids play, etc. A nice quiet green spot in the city. read more

This review is just for the Dog Bowl: This area is more like a "unofficial dog park". It's a wide and long hollowed-out area where your pooches can play. That being said, if you are afraid of dogs, I wouldn't come near here; there aren't any fences. There aren't any poop bags or water for your dogs. Another thing, the center has been worn and there's more dirt than grass, leading to muddled pants even when it's dry. I imagine that it could get real dirty after some rain. It's a large spot for dogs to play, but I can't see myself going out of my way to come here. read more

For a small park, Clark Park has so much personality. The Farmer's Market on the weekends is not the only reason why this park has so much style. It is surrounded by a plefora of small cafes, restaurants and shops. The park is located right in the artery of Baltimore Avenue, one of the most diverse locations in West Philly. The only reason why I did not give out a 5-star rating is because of the dog crap. Yes, there are literally an abundance of dog poop in the area. It would not be such a problem, as long as you do not sit down on the grass. read more

this is sort of a specific review for the whole park, but the Amish guy who sells yogurt, eggs and veggies at the farmer's market-- closest stand to the Green Line-- has the BEST goat's milk yogurt. Really fresh, which with goat's milk yogurt means pretty thin and not too tart. Goat's milk yogurt is hard to find, and I've been going back every week since I moved to the neighborhood (uh, 3 weeks ago). but yeah, the park in general gets 5 stars too. read more

Clark Park. Situated in a sketchy area of University City, it is a place where you might be able to forget (for a few seconds... not too long!) that you are in a crime infested area. Really its not that bad though. Clark Park is great for a stroll or picnic. I love the playground. Yes I am 20 years old and I still love the swings! I am NOT ashamed!! I also love the occasional flea markets and the farmers market. Sometimes they even have outdoor concerts. read more

I attended Clark Park Music & Arts Festival this year as a vendor and the atmosphere was very pleasant. For vendors interested for next year, it wasn't exactly all I expected in revenue but the atmosphere and the networking was warm and friendly. Great day in the park! read more