Elwell Field is a great park/playground that is on our rotation of places to go with the kiddo…read more There are multiple play structures including a large wooden play structure that offers multiple stories of things to play on. Underneath has some pretend items for smaller kids to play in. Multiple slides including one enclosed 2 story slide that is a favorite of ours. 2 additional stand-alone slides, a geodesic dome, swings... plenty of things for everyone to play on! There is also a couple of baseball fields that are catty-corner to one another with some grass in between. There are two tennis courts that are in really great shape and two basketball courts that are usually open. The park is adjacent to the Haverford College nature trail which is a nice way to extend a park visit or change up the walk to and from the park. Parking is a bit of a pain in the butt, only street parking however it is worth the hassle.

Great park, baseball fields, basketball court, tennis courts, and a playground. My suggestion is to…read morewalk instead of park if you live nearby as parking can be annoying. Not much to say, fine park!

I went to Linwood Park yesterday for the "LOVE Rally" in response to the horrible events in…read moreCharlottesville. I arrived at the park a few minutes before the event started and was able to experience it's beauty. First, there is no playground or basketball courts, but it is rather more of a community park where people can get together. For example, they had a Little Free Library, benches where people were taking and a large open area where you can have catch! Many kids were having a catch or climbing their large trees. Around the entire park is a long, well-maintained cement trail! It is great to just walk on it and see the beautiful park, which has tons of flowers and statues! You can even use the trail at night as it has lights in it! One statue showed a boy and girl sitting on a bench together. That pretty much represents what the park is! There is also a reflexology walk. Though, you have to take your shoes off to properly use it. The rally itself was very nice and showed hope for America. U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans as well as State Representatives Daylin Leach and Mary Jo Daley spoke! This park is also run by a group called Friend's of Linwood Park who keeps it clean and up to date. They also host tons of events including Movie Nights and a day where exotic animals came! Altogether, this is an amazing park to have fun at!

While suburbia certainly has its fair share of parks and hiking places, one of the key things that…read morebeen missing is the communal city style parks; whether it be on the larger scale like Rittenhouse Square, or on the smaller scale like Filter Square. While it certainly isn't anywhere near the size of Rittenhouse, Linwood Park has been the one to deliver that type of atmosphere the best. Inside you'll find plenty of cozy spots to relax and read a book in, interesting statues hidden in gardens, and spots for kids to play in. But you'll also find a newspaper box re-purposed as a take a book leave a book station, a bike station with a built in tire pump, ramp style walls that make it skater friendly, and a pathway that illuminates at night. Toos in local activities like a farmers market and movies night, and you have a tiny spot that brings plenty to the Ardmore community.

The play area was great! Fenced in, two zones for different age groups. It is still under…read moreconstruction at the moment however.

Really confused as to why someone wouldn't give the park five stars. I played here as a kid…read more As an adult I get here fairly often for walks Or just to sit and listen to a podcast. It's a beautiful, beautiful park. Always clean and well maintained. Pristine most times. There are well-maintained ball fields, and an adequate amount of park benches and picnic tables. !!!!! There are also clean restrooms !!!! There is a beautiful paved, mature tree lined walking path around the perimeter which I'm guessing is about a half a mile in length. The community takes advantage of this local gem. Today I saw people doing yoga in the park and preschoolers having a very fun soccer lesson set to music with an energetic instructor. Kudos to Lower Merion for all they do to keep this park special.

Wow! Such an amazing park for all ages. Felt like my 2 year could play safely without me needing to…read moreclimb on equipment.

I mean wow. What an amazing place to have a child's birthday party. The service was phenomenal…read moresince the moment we walked in the door. The best pert about this place is they do most of the work and you really just have to invite people and show up. The ladies greeted us, helped us decorate the table, told us the schedule for the day, picked up the food, set-up the food, cleaned up the food, gathered everyone to sing happy birthday, answered questions, and cleaned up. The kids really enjoyed themselves and it was nice that the adults could enjoy beer and wine courtesy of byob. I was worried about parking at first but honestly wasn't that bad. The only thing would have been a structured activity for the kids but it was for a first birthday so I get that the structure is somewhat different. We will definitely be back!

Took my 11 month old to play on a hot day and it was nice and cool inside with tons of toys. We…read morewent at around 2pm on a Monday and there were several children and parents but I wouldn't call it crowded. I think it'd be perfect for toddlers--the toys were advanced for a baby but there were definitely some things he could play with. There's a cafe/eating area and a separate play area where no shoes or food are allowed. The carpeting and toys were a little old and probably not the cleanest, but we were okay with that--I just made sure to wash his hands and not let him put anything in his mouth. As of today, it was $12 per child per visit but children under 1 are free!

I stopped off at the Rita's Water Ice across the street and picked up a nice, fresh chocolate ice…read morecream. Unfortunately, that Rita's does not have any seating so I decided to go across the street to Warner Avenue Park and Playground. The park has a large variety of benches and a few tables, which is nice. They were nice and clean as well. It was a great place to stop and enjoy a nice ice cream! The park itself is very nice as well. There is a large basketball court, two playgrounds and a small walking trail. Around the entire park, there are beautiful flowers planted. There is even a small section of the park where you can sit down and see the amazing beauty. The basketball court is very nice and well-maintained. It is also full sized! The court is very popular as well as kids were flocking to it. The two playgrounds were also very nice. They included a variety of events including many slides! Around the park was also a cool frog statue! Altogether, this is a nice little park in the heart of Bryn Mawr!

Great neighborhood pool, good for new swimmers, splash pad, water slide great for all ages.read more

One of the many great reasons to be an Ardmorian would be that we have one of the Great Deals of…read morethe Century: The Ardmore Avenue Pool. This pool, completely renovated in 2004, is large enough to have fun but small enough to be able to spot your young 'un from anywhere you sit. The entrance is through Vernon Young Park, another gem with a full kids' playground, basketball & tennis courts, a large playing field for baseball, flag football, soccer, etc. and the Ardmore Avenue Community Center. So, if the young un's don't want to swim, they can play too. When you enter, you pass through either the male or female changing areas complete with lockers and showers as well as restrooms. There are two pools - a good sized toddler pool with a zero step entry, water spouts and a water mushroom play feature. Maximum depth 18 inches. Then there is the 'larger' pool, also with a zero step entry, a water slide and maximum depth of 5'. Separating the two are a low fence, some bushes, and a shade awning over some grass. Surrounding both pools are picnic tables with umbrellas. Water toys are permitted in the baby pool area. The pools are staffed with lifeguards who change station regularly to stay alert. There is no snack bar, which is in some ways a blessing (no $9 fries!). Many of the local restaurants deliver 'to the pool', and if you want you can easily leave and walk to many of them too. Parking? Well, that's the one star off. It's street only, and it can be a bit of a challenge. I don't want them to make a parking lot by any means, but it does take away from the experience. Also, you bring your own chairs, blankets, etc, which can make for a haul. Maybe the Township will get wise and start a business to rent chairs on site (hint, hint). Now, the thing that makes this really GREAT. The cost to join? For a family of four, residents of the Township, about $70. For the season. Really. Over 65 year old residents are free. Yes, really. That is not a typo. It's under a hundred dollars. A year. Well, a summer. The pool is open Memorial Day - Labor Day. (Residents of Narberth Borough can join but at a higher rate as can a limited number of residents in Ardmore, Haverford Township, again at a higher rate.) Like I said, one of the Great Deals of the Century. Here in wonderful Ardmore.

A nice little dose of park life tucked behind a library!…read more Even though I was more than familiar with the Luddington Library, the Bryn Mawr Gazebo park right behind it is something that I've overlooked for decades, and would have continued to overlook if it weren't for the incredible Bryn Mawr Summer Twilight Concert Series, where I've enjoyed seeing the likes of Hoots & Hellmouth and Vienna Teng perform. Beyond the concerts, this gazebo comes with a ton of park life amenities tucked within a tiny space. There's a playground for kids, a community building with public restrooms, benches to lounge in, elaborate greenery, and some hidden tennis courts. for a park so tiny it really works in a lot! The summer concerts really are the best part that has been going on for decades, and they have a passionate local following. Now that Rising Sun Presents has also stepped in to help with the booking, it has also ensured that some known acts blend into the local flavor.

The BM Gazebo is in a cute little park next to the Ludington Library and has a few benches, a small…read morechildren's playground, and some tennis courts. I used to walk my dog through here, he liked the lush green lawn and I liked the benches. The real fun here is the summer concert series. They have shows through the summer with some great acts including Dar Williams, and this year one of my favorites, Hoots and Hellmouth. Tickets are cheap, you bring your own chair or blanket, picnic, and hang out on a nice summer night and chill to some good tunes. Most people BYO but you need to be sly about it. Otherwise the Ardmore Music Hall usually has some of their fine bartenders on hand serving drinks. Lucky to have this a few blocks from my house and take advantage of it regularly, check out the schedule! https://www.brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com/

I've enjoyed a few walks on different parts of this trail now. Came by on a weekend afternoon to…read moreget some fresh air. This is a well-maintained and under-utilized trail. Tons of good nature, mostly packed, paved, and flat, and well-marked arbors around for those who are more tree-inclined. Personally I also enjoy the charms of a small liberal arts campus to get away from my screens and the city life. There's something uniquely refreshing about getting out and going for a walk, and this is a great spot to do so, without the crowds or any of the hype. There's good parking in the guest parking areas around the campus, and easy access to the trails to get started. Check it out!

Super nice walking trail. The Haverford College Nature Trail is a 2.2 mile loop around the campus…read more The trail is very well maintained, the majority of dog owners are responsible and have their dogs on leaches and they pickup after them... It is a really nice little hidden secret in this part of Delco. It's good for running, walking, looking at nature, chatting with friends, or finding a bench and just having a sit. There are also ample trash cans, in the event you take your dog and they decide to go number 2. What's more - it's free. Haverford College has a beautiful little campus, and they take care of it all free of charge, so please be respectful when using the trail.

Vernon Young Park is part of a trio of three great Township Locations - the other two being the…read moreco-located Ardmore Avenue Pool and the Ardmore Avenue Community Center (AKA "The Shack"). This is a very well kept moderately sized park in the urban village of Ardmore. It's down the street from the Ardmore Library, Post Office and the PALM (Positive Aging Lower Merion) Senior Center. The park has four distinct areas. First, the playground, which faces Ardmore Avenue and is directly outside the pool entrance. It has a high fence (so no toddlers can easily take off, as they are likely to do), some fairly new play structures and lots of wood chips. There are also a few benches and shade trees. Then there are the basketball courts, which run games pretty regularly, both league and pick-up games. They are in good shape, have bleachers and shade awnings over the bleachers. Nice touch. There are some tennis courts, also high fenced, in very good shape. Then there is the 'lower' playing fields with two baseball diamonds and lots of grass. In the warmer months there are many baseball, soccer and flag football games going on basically every afternoon and all weekend. It's only downfall is that it is a more urban park, meant to be walked to, so if you're parking there it can be a challenge. Ardmore Avenue is one of the busier streets so it's not a quiet, tranquil place, especially when the adjacent pool is open. It is, however, well kept and well used, and has something for just about everyone (except the person looking for a quiet spot to read - not happening here).

Basketball, small playground, two baseball fields, tennis.read more