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.

I occasionally visit Ashbridge Memorial Park to play tennis or to take a leisurely stroll…read more Today, I stopped by to play some tennis, but I couldn't since it was Sunday. Apparently, you can't play tennis on Sunday due to the Ashbridge Will. I'm not actually sure if the rule is enforced because the doors are not locked.! The courts themselves, are pretty nice. The lines are visible and there are little to no cracks on them. Though, there are only two courts. While none of the courts are shaded there is a shaded area right by the courts. In that area is picnic benches where kids and families have picnics and birthday parties. There is a pretty large playground with slides, monkey bars, a spider-web climbing structure and more! That must be fun for the kids! There is also two bathroom with water fountains. The water is solid and ice cold! There is also a large walking trail that goes around the park! Altogether, this is a great park to have fun at!

I drive by this park frequently when I travel into Bryn Mawr, and it wasn't until last weekend that…read moreI actually got to take the kids for the first time. We were on our way into the city and met up with some friends for an impromptu play date. This park is really cool, with lots of modern play equipment for both younger tots and older kids. My 6 year old really enjoyed the "spider web." There is lots of parking and lots of space for the kids to play and it's right in the heart of the main line off of Montgomery Ave in Bryn Mawr. We'll definitely take the kids here again if we're in the area.

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.

Good visit with a friend who is a regular. The paths are coated with a recycled rubber mix and are…read moresoft to walk on. Wide variety of well-labeled plants. Apparently, Stoneleigh welcomes local humanities professors holding classes on the grounds

What a lovely garden that is free to the public! I was too busy admiring it with my family to take…read morepictures. The ambassadors at the front were so helpful knowing it was our first time visiting, and we also met some staff to thank them for maintaining it so well. I'd love to come back for a formal tour in the future and see the mansion. We'll be back!

Easy and beautiful trails with great scenery. Once you've passed the blue route, the noise of…read morenature takes over. Deer, chipmunks and squirrels are frolicking around. Disc golf course can be "human loud" on the weekends.

Fun fact: Decades ago, this property was the site of the Haverford State Mental Hospital, which…read moreoperated from 1964-1998. In 2006 Haverford Township sold the property to a developer with requirements that part of the land be kept for public recreation. These 5 miles of trails are the result, along with a rec center, dog park and athletic fields. On an unusually warm winter day Sheba and I went for a hike along the trails. We entered by the rec center, then followed the creek bed to the meadow & back. We passed a pollinator garden and some disc golf sites. It's a lovely hike any time of year. Trail markings are minimal, this would be the principal reason for a 4 star review. We could see the heavy autumn rains have taken a toll in a decent amount of trail erosion, leaving mazes of roots spread across the paths. As the property borders a busy highway we never quite got to the peaceful sounds of the deep woods. I highly recommend you have a photo of the trail map with you as it's not hard to get turned around. Wear good sturdy shoes, and a walking stick is not a bad idea. We swill definitely be back.

What an incredible addition to the Haverford area! If you are in the area stop by and take a tour…read more You will be impressed. Just a few of the features are- * Double Gymnasium * Walking Track * Nature Area * Health and Wellness Area * Next door are walking trails and a great and popular dog park.

Great kids playground! Very large, so many fun things for…read morekids to climb on, imagine, play with. They have music toys, sandbox, slides, and water misters. The ground is made of soft rubber material. There are a bunch of benches for parents to relax on. :) There are bathrooms right next to the playground. Around are fields and nature trails. One of the trails along the creek has a nice spot for kids to jump in and get a little wet.

One thing the Coronavirus has done is send me on new routes for walking the dog. I've actually…read morebeen letting him "choose his own adventure", which is how we discovered the Sharpe Park and Bird Sanctuary. It is quite modest, a corner spot on Haverford Station Rd and Montgomery Ave, but it has some statues\sculptures, trash cans, bird feeders and places to sit. Nice path thru and some pretty flowers. Doggo approves and loves to visit. One strange thing, we have only been there a few times, but each time someone road thru on a bike...I'd think no bikes were allowed in this little sanctuary. Anyway, if you are in the area, check it out, nice little spot we discovered on a new walk.

My daughter loves Elevator Park! The play sets are large and varied, with plenty of things for…read morekids of all ages to do. They have swings for bigger kids, a pair of swings for babies, and a few swings that are adapted for kids with special needs. Many slides of many different heights, including two that are two stories tall. There is even a really cool "elevator" pole that has a platform that slowly decends when someone stops onto it, then returns up top when the person steps off. Not sure which came first, the name or the fun play element. The ground is made of the rubberized pavement which is nice under foot. They have a few tables as well as some benches for parents to sit and take a break or have a little picnic. In the park there is also a few fields including a baseball diamond. Parking can be limiting because of its popularity but I haven't had any issues thus far.

This park was renovated over 2016/2017. The updated playground is really nice and even features a…read moreConestoga wagon playset. Fitting when located on historic Conestoga Road! The park is much deeper than it appears from the road and parking area. It includes the playground, 2 tennis courts, 1 basketball court, a rain garden, open playing fields, and restrooms. There seem to be fewer benches than I'd expect. The renovations really spruced up this park. Check it out!

Amazing and very clean overall great fun and my kids really enjoyed this fun experienceread more

The Ardmore Avenue Community Center (AKA "The Shack" or "The Soul Shack") has been a community…read moreinstitution for many, many generations of Ardmore children. It's a place where kids can play a game of indoor basketball, volleyball, or foosball, do their homework, be part of a club, or just spend time with their friends in a safe, comfortable environment. They have cooking classes, college prep study sessions, support groups for youth, and a computer lab too! The center is co-located with the Vernon Young Memorial Park and the Ardmore Avenue Pool.