Heinz Park is a wonderfully well managed clean environmentally friendly refuge area. It has well…read moremarked trails; strategically located observation platforms, bridges and marshlands throughout. The Heinz is suitable for biking. Jogging, hiking, dog waking, nature and bird watching. This community resource is multifaceted, providing options for all ages and interests, don't miss it when in the area.

Good spot, easy to forget it's still in the city…read more I've been here a handful of times, usually after work or on weekends when I need to get outside for a bit. Once you're on the trails it gets surprisingly quiet. Like, noticeably quieter than you'd expect from somewhere still technically inside Philadelphia. The paths are mostly flat gravel so it's not a hard walk at all. I tend to stop on the boardwalks and just look out over the marsh for a few minutes. Last time there were a few turtles lined up on a log, and I'm pretty sure I spotted a couple of herons near the water too. You do hear planes since the airport's close by, but it doesn't really bother me. Kind of adds to the strangeness of the place in a way I actually like. One thing worth knowing: the mosquitoes are no joke. I skipped bug spray once and regretted it pretty quickly. If you're going in summer, just bring some, especially if you're planning to hang around near the water.

Lousy. AFTER I paid I was told my grands had to pass a swim test to go more than @ 10 feet into the…read morelake and that i couldn't get our $55 for 4 people back. The workers were all VERY nice but it was a huge waste of money. It's not a large swimming area anyhow and the area where one of my 3 could go was TINY. They had to be able to tread water 60 seconds which he had NEVER done. Very disappointing.

Color me unimpressed…read more First, the area is run down. OLD equipment, overgrown areas, rusted metals, etc. The basketball hoops are disintegrating, the grills are all pitted and gross. The lake itself LOOKS like toxic sludge; like the color of a backed up toilet. (I'm sure it's fine, but it LOOKS like something you wouldn't even want to dip your toe in.) There is a trail for walking, which allows dogs, so that's cool, but it is POORLY signed, and at multiple spots, requires that you walk across a downed tree over a gulch, jump an expanse, or wade through insanely muddy terrain. I've driven past and seen kids jumping off the floating dock, or swimming in the "lake," but I'll skip that experience every single time. The second star is for effort, as it's cool that the township even has an area like this for the residents to use. But....it's a no from me.

Took a kayak tour of the Schuylkill River with Hidden River Outfitters yesterday and it was a very…read morecool experience! Having run along the river thousands of times, the chance to see the city and the Schuylkill Banks from the actual river was really great. Jason led our tour- which departed from Walnut Street along the Schuylkill Banks and took us up to the Fairmount Waterworks (and back). We were provided with really nice kayaks, life vests and fascinating tidbits from Jason as he pointed out various points of interest along the way. Jason was really professional and provided a very helpful overview of kayaking to our group (which was comprised of first time AND experienced kayakers). Whether you're a visitor or a local who has seen the river a million times, I definitely recommend experiencing a kayak tour of the Hidden River!

My girlfriend and I were meaning to try kayaking in Philly for a while when I came across Hidden…read moreRiver Outfitters. We signed up for the 4pm guided kayak tour on the schuylkill river. Although much more expensive than renting a kayak for an hour on a lake, this was an experience I would highly recommend. My one disappointment was it really wasn't a "tour". I was hoping for the guides to tell us some things about the river , but it was more of just them supervising the large group of us. We were on the water for about 2 hours, going all the way up to the waterworks restaurant. On the paddle back you will get to see one of the most unique views of the city. It is a bit of a workout for those who haven't experienced it before. Overall a great date idea if you are looking for something fun to do outdoors.

Visited: Sunday - November 15, 2015 - 10:00AM…read more The "first-to-review" of P E. is spot on. Armed with a cup of hot coffee and bathed in warm sunny day, I visited this tranquil oasis. My lady friend and I walked around and through the park in a leisurely fashion. The bright sun reflected off the lake in blinding but welcoming fashion. As we walked, a flock of geese, majestically landed in virtual unison. We returned to the car carefully avoiding the little "gifts' left on the ground by the feathered flock.

This is a wonderful park nestled in the borough of Ridley Park. Fish off of the dock or the shore,…read moreor just enjoy the walk around the lake. There is 14 acres to enjoy. It's right next to a school so you might want to avoid it during certain hours if you are seeking peace and tranquility near the lake's fountain. There are lots of Canada geese here so look out for lots of droppings during certain times of the year.

Cute, new, well kept little play area. Walking paths…read morePicnic tables including a handicapped accessible table

I prefer to call it by its past moniker: "Olympia". This review will be written in indirect Greek…read more First, a history lesson. This park used to be a quarry until it was filled with water. It was also a recreation center at one point, closing down possibly in the seventies. As teens, we believed an urban myth that the Philly rock station WMMR sponsored a concert here, and the attendees went crazy, trashing Olympia in the process. What really happened is that WYSP, a different rock station, held a "Ramblin' Raft Race Riot" in the early eighties. (You can see how the word "riot" incites some people.) Anyway, it ended up being privately owned, but that did not faze us from entering its abandoned grounds. So, now Burlington County owns this park. I am glad it has been protected from possible condos, but I am not so sure if the county is going to improve this park like they have promised. All I can say is that when this park went public, it lost some of its spirit due to cars on walking paths and humans that think that nature embraces empty forties. Parking is just off of 130. You can walk, fish, swim, boat, and birdwatch here. There are two lakes- one huge one, and a smaller, longish one with mini islands here and there. This smaller lake is bound by Route 130 on one side, but you get used to it. There are paths going around the lakes in a general fashion. In the late eighties the people who lived on the residential road bordering the south end of the lakes used to claim that their street was "private". Feel free to boogie down this street. I don't take kindly to liars who come out in hastily put on robes, ex-cop or not. Paths also go to areas in general woods, and open areas. The rest of the park is bordered by Beverly Rancocas Road, and an industrial park. Go past the industrial park to get to Crystal Lake. Somehow, neither of these manmade entities ruin the atmosphere. Docks could be here and there, depending on their state. Getting down to the water is easy, anyway. You might see remnants of the rec club's past glory. Friends of ours once built a sweat lodge near a set of cement stairs. I used to sit on these stairs and read for hours. This is also where my dog, Daisy, flushed out a rabbit which a barn owl swiftly scooped up. I enjoyed seeing the blue flags coming up every year and eating persimmons right off the tree. Blackberries are biannual and delicious. There should be a giant, cement "compass" still there, serving as a weed garden. You may also see: snakes, turtles, baby turtles, turtle eggs, turtles laying eggs (no crap), snapper shells that you hide until someone else finds it, stuck woodchucks in abandoned wells (no crap- we saved it), egrets, herons, swans, owls, turkeys, an albino goose, weird rocks that seem melted in the orangeish sand area, and many varieties of mushrooms. I never saw the eagles. Watch out for the aforementioned well. It is not deep and it is covered with nature, but someone can still get hurt. And dead animals. I once found two deceased German shepards- together- sometime in the early 2000's. It's a haunting image. It is funny that the police dog training building is right down the street from that depressing scene. You can hit the Rancocas, at the way back, heading south. You will see old, cement structures that once supported creek industry. Daisy almost floated away on a mini iceberg here. I also pet a rabid bat back there. And just watched the creek there, reflecting on life as the sun reflected on the creek. My special haunt is a secret no longer. Glad that some people will come to love it, too.

Lovely park area right near where I stayed in Pennsauken. There are several memorials, a lake, a…read moresmall set of chairs, plenty of parking, and it's a must see in my opinion, if you're in the area. This is also one place listed as a place to see the sunset. We were unable to see the sunset due to heavy clouds.

A beautiful park with walkways, a big playground area for kids, easy access and parking, and a nice…read morerestaurant on the property (La Birra Scala - great food!). I was here as it's where the Knecht Cup Regatta is held for college rowing (my son rows for LaSalle University). The water is lovely, great vendors and food trucks...perfect place for rowers to race!

Our dreams came true at the Willows thanks to the Peachtree staff! Both my wife and I have worked…read morein the wedding industry, so we know exactly what it looks like behind the scenes. Though we were nervous at first about there being one exclusive caterer and an assigned day-of coordinator, everything turned out wonderfully. The Space: The Willows is simply a gorgeous setting at every turn - each room, the landscaping, the grounds. Thankfully we were able to pull off Plan A, getting married in the courtyard, but it was extremely important to us that the backup plan be just as beautiful, and it is! Though we're grateful we didn't have to use it for the ceremony, the Solarium being empty meant we were able to get ready there with tons of natural light and beautiful tile. I loved the variety of spaces we were able to use for portraits and family photos. The views, and the drive in, really set the tone. The Food: Food was my wife's number one most important line item when it came to our wedding, especially having been served less than ideal meals as vendors and seeing the same things over and over. Multiple reviews of Peachtree told us what we needed to know, and we were confident about the menu options. During the tasting, we were a little thrown off because there weren't many items that we loved, but our coordinator reminded us that they're choosing things to present that you wouldn't have necessarily chosen on your own. Our wedding day food was truly unreal, hands down the best wedding food I've had. All our guests were RAVING about it, too. The Staff: We can't say enough good things about the staff at Peachtree/the Willows. We got so lucky to have the team we did, who told us repeatedly that we had amazing guests and the vibes were high. Namely, George, Karen, and Steph made our big day possible. At the end of the night, our hotel shuttle forgot about us, so my wife and I also were able to chat more with the staff, and they genuinely all seemed so happy to be with us. This was absolutely a highlight of our day. We couldn't be more grateful to have found the Willows!

This is such a cute little park for a picnic and to enjoy a nice day! There are also benches and…read moretables along the lake. It also holds a special place in my heart because my husband proposed to me here back in 2020. It was such a magical day and I will remember it for the rest of my life (sorry for the cheesiness). Aside from that, it is a great place to bring kids. I could spend the whole day there when the weather is nice.

If you think you're saving money by not using any products to keep the water clean, you're…read moremistaken. Most people who come here once or twice never return because they are disgusted by the conditions. You would have three times as many visitors if you at least made an effort to reduce the dirt and improve the water quality. People have been complaining about the same issue for years: the water is dirty, green, and has a strong sewage-like smell. It's disappointing to see such poor maintenance. A place like this has great potential, but many visitors are driven away by the lack of cleanliness.

It's dirty and completely run down. An old, rusted fence runs through the middle of the lake.read more

A small and lovely little park strewn within Audubon…read more I felt the need to be amongst nature after a reaaaaaaally tough work day. Maybe pictures next time ...

Cute place to watch a sunset after supper…read more Walk around and explore a little . I would love more time to explore!!!

Such a fun place. It's small but with a lot of character. There's a small bridge next to a curved…read morewaterfall. The fish bridge was clogged. Hope they will clean it. Parking right next to the bridge. On the other side there are picnic tables. Plenty of geese and ducks. It's a very peaceful place.

Big park, nice lake for fishing, there's also a water dam with lots of ducks and fish. Nice for…read morewalking trail and kid friendly as well