I was born and raised in Ukraine. Came to America when was already 18 years old..And as you know,…read moresome sweet memories and feeling from the childhood stay with us forever. God gave me and my husband three beautiful daughters and today after going to Ikea, we've decided to find a playground nearby and explore the area a bit (moved here not too long ago) It was not easy to find the parking but finally we did. The weather was beautiful, I put the little one in the stroller and we walked towards this playground. Don't know why, it really doesn't seem like some special place BUT to me it really felt magical. Quite place, parents sitting on benches, kids running around, sun peacefully shining on all of us. It was like a sweet memory from the playground my dad used to take me. We absolutely enjoyed our 30 minutes of swings and slides. The place has a great atmosphere. You should check it out. Maybe you'll feel something sweet too. ;)

Cute little park, not as big as I imagined! Im trying to get to know more parks in my city because…read moretoddlers just love exploring! I would say, it felt veryyyy...Neighborhoody. If that makes sense? Like, possibly, people who come here know one another and live nearby. I prefer somewhat larger parks (we love Weccacoe park) so that eyes aren't all on me; while i make strange, silly sounds pushing my toddler on the swing. Meh, thats just me.

This is a 4.5. I give the 4 star to draw attention and trust this is def a very close 5…read more D/L app and book 2 hours. Trust the process. There is no one to change over from one hour to the next. So bring wipes. The trash was cleaned so perhaps someone does come. Not dirty but nobody came between our session and the next. Heavy cameras monitoring entire room and front area. There is a bathroom on the pingpong side. Friend said it was solid. "Wave technology" to go through to other rooms and sections/ It's a really cute vibe. Complete with disco light and dim features. Bare floors and just one mat, our cooler leaked... nothing to wipe up. I think about rainy snowy days in slick wet floor. Something to think about. Coaster or other beverage placements would be nice. I can see that pressed cardboard quickly deteriorating after a few condescending drinks. We used the tray in the fridge but then everyone's drink got mixed up sitting together. Also, nowhere to put the triangle. If you set up the Jenga, you definitely lose more counter/ table space. Still no coasters. Bring wipes in case I'm right and they don't clean between reservations. The clutch that failed... music. There is a way to connect (Bluetooth button on wall by light switch) but it would connect then unconnect. We tried different phones and same thing. If the other area has Bluetooth, maybe name them differently--- we tried all and nothing worked. Idk if the tv can cast but even that panel didn't respond as expected. So the tv stayed on Getty images of people playing pool and the logo. Tried AI / part time chat option but that didn't work either. They can't help after normal biz hours and whomever was helping remote, probably not in time zone. We were 530-630p on a Thurs figured regular hours for help, nope. I HIGHLY recommend 2 hr blocks. They said it and we didn't recognize. 2 hrs, bring a speaker (we did) just in case the bt acts up on you. It's at the corner of 4th and chestnut across from the Bourse theater. Grab food at Oh Brother on Market. I'll come back. Download app for better experience but not sure if it'll fix your audio/video issues. Le sigh.

Finally, we now have a great place to play table tennis (ping-pong) in Philadelphia!…read more PingPod is a great concept. A place where you can have fun, meet others, and of course, be active. Table tennis is a very popular sport worldwide. I'm really happy that is catching on here in the US. PingPod has a variety of very reasonable price points to suit your recreational needs. They are open 24 hours! Members have an electronic access key to enter whenever they like. There are about 3 tables, and another table that has a robot server. There are plenty of balls at each table, and a ball catching net that assists in picking up the balls. I can't wait to go back. I totally need to improve my skills, Lol!

I took a clay handbuilding class here with Antea and really enjoyed it! The instructor was super…read moregenuine and fun and it was a very informative and relaxing experience. I love that the model is to teach students new techniques each week but let them create whatever they want. I was creatively deprived before I took this series and it immediately made me happier to have this outlet each week. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to try something new and plan to be back for another class in the fall.

Dual location review: Fairmount and Queen Village…read more Philly Art Center has been part of my daughter's life since 4 years old (almost 10 now). I called the Art Center in Fairmount (it was only one location at that point) and spoke to Ms. Jill, explained that my daughter was a new 4 and I was concerned about leaving her. She nicely told me get over it and I would be fine (of course she didn't say that), she reassured me that she would be safe and have fun..after the first class, my daughter was hooked; it doesn't hurt that they get to color on the mirrors in the studio. Throughout the years my daughter has taken numerous classes at the Fairmount and Queen Village Centers, in addition to "Date Night", which you drop your child off for a couple hours and pick them up, I believe around 10pm; they feed them, they go to the gym, and of course do art. Not only are they doing art, the children learn about artists and how and why things are done. I believe the regular classes were about 90 minutes for children. There are general art classes but most of them have a theme or time period that they focus on; one of her favorite classes was pottery. Numerous adult classes and birthday parties are also offered. Recently my daughter started back at the Art Center for drop-in camp. Seeing Ms. Jill for the first time in years was the highlight of our day. While she is the owner, she is fully invested in the children and it shows by how much my daughter loves her! For camp, the campers get creative so it is recommended your child comes in play clothes and sneakers because the do go to the park; before-care and after-care is available. Over the years, due to scheduling conflicts we were unable to attend regularly, but anytime I hear someone talk about their children loving art, I always recommended the Art Center! Ms. Jill and her staff are amazing, now with an addition location in Cherry Hill, NJ! You go girl!!!

Quite a nice, upscale, city playground. Snuck into quiet Delancey Street. Slightly more bustling…read moreand active then nearby 'Three Bears' playground which I personally find to be #1 in the area. This is good though.

I found this gym on Reddit and it was well worth it. They are the only Jiu Jitsu dojo in the Philly…read morearea to do free open mats frequently and you can have the first week free. The first Friday of the month is also a time to drop in for free. I looked for so many dojos in Philly and this one was very welcoming. It's truly beautiful inside. Super clean. 2 showered. Many changing rooms. So much clothes and merch you can buy. Clean mats and nice people. It's right off the train about a block off the L. It's in a good neighborhood :) come through! I come for free often as a student who can't yet afford to pay for training. So this place helps me keep my bjj learning continuing for free. I love it here!

Josh and Angie Vogel are experienced jiu jitsu teachers, practitioners, and business owners. JJC is…read morea professionally run school that prides itself on quality instruction and a drama-free training environment. This is a particularly great space for women to train while feeling safe, seen, and 100% supported in their growth. Josh and Angie have a unique and effective teaching style, in which they spend a substantial amount of time dedicated to a theme and are very involved with providing individualized feedback to all students, regardless of rank. This works particularly well for my knowledge retention and ability to truly grasp a concept. The amenities and space (showers, towels, gorgeous natural light, plants, balcony, community area) are nice bonuses, though I would train in a pit in the ground if that's where the Vogel's were!

Update: the deadline given to me in the response comment was the end of the day today, and yet they…read morestill suspended my account this morning. They are gaslighting me trying to make it seem like this was my fault, when they clearly went back on their word. No integrity whatsoever, and a slap in the face to working parents trying to do the best for their kids. I emailed this gym to request a payment extension because I am a single parent with limited income. They informed me that the sign up form outlines when payment is due, which I had accepted and therefore I planned to just find a way to pay because I want my daughter to remain in the class. I'm not a cheapskate nor trying to get out of paying for anything, I just had misread the form and thought I'd try to see if they were willing to work with me. The email said I have by the end of the day the following day to pay. Then, the following day at 9:30 am, I get an email saying that they already suspended my account. So much for giving me til the end of the day to make the payment happen. I find that to be so rude and disheartening, but I guess that's what happens when a company cares more about making money than it's community. Lesson learned.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE AND THE INSTRUCTORS! I took an adult gymnastics class in February to…read morerelease my inner child and it was so much fun! The instructors were extremely supportive and helpful. I will definitely take the class series again in the fall! I highly recommend.

Excellent program! We originally chose PCA due to Chinese immersion, location, reasonable pricing…read moreand no wait list at the time. It was just opening when we signed up my son and felt good about the overall mission. It's been a wonderful experience - very caring teachers and administrators - Dale is super responsive and cares about every detail. Very thorough updates and I'm always updated on weekly educational themes and goals. So grateful for this school!

Unique philosophy offering Mandarin immersion and a Montessori curriculum - the only one of its…read morekind in the Philadelphia area. We signed up our son from the moment they opened, and after a year and a half he went from speaking zero Mandarin to fully conversational - and we only speak English at home. Intimate environment is a plus for those seeking personalized attention. They did everything they could to open safely during the pandemic, and took all necessary precautions so they could remain open. We recommend PCA 100%!

You have a lot of options when it comes to neighborhood parks in Philly, but Starr Garden is my…read morefavorite. The park takes up a whole block and has a large playground and recreation space with two baseball/kickball fields. There's also a small indoor space with bathrooms!! The indoor space and the park as a whole is well maintained, clean and landscaped. This park tends to be pretty packed with lots of neighborhood kids using the playground and local teams (both adult and youth) using the field or basketball court, but even then there's usually a place to sit.

Philadelphia's first playground established in 1905! it's little more concrete than green, but the…read morebaseball field and basketball courts make it the perfect place to catch up on some needed sports. there's also enough slides and swings to make junior happy (or you if your a big kid at heart). But I like Starr Garden best for it's inner courtyard. with plenty of benches, a nice garden, Mosaic work, and steel statues, it's an inviting spot to go into for a quick read.