Great Park and a great Dog Park. Clean and beautiful! The fenced area is mulch with some benches…read more The rest of the park has trails down to a small creek and through the woods, which can be off leash or on leash. It's a beautiful park and a beautiful neighborhood.

Lovely park, great for dogs! The trail is well marked and dogs can swim in the creek. Large fenced…read morein dog park area too:)

Flat Rock Park, is a cute little park on the Schuylkill River. It has some trails for walking and…read moreareas to have a nice picnic. The reason for me going to Flat Rock Park today was for tashlih, which is a Rosh Hashanah ceremony. During the ceremony you throw bread in water to symbolically cast away bad memories. This spot was absolutely great for tashlih! It was right on the water and there was even a little spot made where you can walk down to the water! Plenty of dogs were also at the park and were loving it! Most people here, were attending for the tashlih service, but there were a couple of other people here just at the park. From the looks of it, it appears that the park is usually nice and quiet! There is also a fairly short walking trail that is great to walk on. It is shaded by a variety of large trees, so it is very nice! Altogether, this is a beautiful park to walk around or relax at and just enjoy the nature!

This is a beautiful little park next to the river that's perfect for a private picnic. Went here…read morefor the first time today to enjoy some peace and quiet and do a little reading. This will definitely be one of my go-to spots when I need someplace tranquil to do homework and grade papers. There was only 2 other people there when I went today, which is a definite plus.

This is a great neighborhood park, another one in the heart of Conshy, and this one real close to…read moredowntown! Beautiful playground and location, and the kids really enjoy so many of the features. It really was built very thoughtfully, with some things very clearly for smaller children but others fun for bigger. There's a small area with an enclosed space that's great for crawlers, then your typical playground equipment like swings and slides (also split by age group), and then some even cooler stuff toward the back - a music area, and a zip line! All that, and there are pavilions for shade, which are very key in the summer. Overall, a really great spot that the kids really love, and one that I hope to return to with them often!

Super cool neighborhood park. People of all ages can enjoy themselves, with lots of activities.read more

Beautiful park for nice, friendly dogs to run off leash. Everyone I met was very welcoming. I will…read moredefinitely go back with my Lab

My Dog loves this park as did all previous dogs, only issue as with any park is the occasional…read moreaggressive dog, who's owners refuse to leave or muzzle . This Park is large, unfenced, has a creek and is large. My Husky actually found a woman having a heart attack in her car and we were able to get an ambulance in time. I was told she was asking about him and she had recovered at BrynMawr. Dog - God, right place n time, was no accident.

Hard to rate an entire park this massive, but all things considered, after 5 years of traversing…read morethe trails here, this is an awesome park. Note that I live in U-City, so the fact that such a massive trail system exists in only a ~20 minute drive, depending on which part of the park I start in, is a blessing and keeps my sanity. Friends of Wissahickon does a great job maintaining trails and even expanding the system over the past few years. I don't think I've ever observed an unseemly part of the park. Definitely unseemly times of year like the snow thaw or the time between the trees dying and the snow falling, but otherwise, this park is beautiful all times of year. I've never had a hard time parking, never even had trouble with crowds even around the most popular trails (ex. Forbidden Drive). Even the bikers are friendly and patient here! Would strongly recommend not only visiting but coming back to keep exploring! I'm still finding new gems in this massive trail system.

Whatever "cool and chill" means to you, please safely picture the polar opposite when it comes to…read moreme planning a hike with my dog. "Absolutely unhinged level of planning" is more accurate. Google maps view of the entrance I am thinking of? Yes. Read all the Yelp reviews? Yes. Looked at the website and trail maps? Yes. I really put the "you" in "what's wrong with you" given that hikes are supposed to be, I don't know, relaxing and fun? I am miserable to report that, for the Wissahickon, you can probably just show up somewhere near the park, find an entrance, and have an absolutely beautiful ambling experience no matter what. This is a sprawling park with many different trails that are clearly marked, many of which veer off of the main "Forbidden Drive" that anchors you to the creek. My dog and I traversed for about 4 miles along this path and the yellow trail, looping back to where I parked on Green Lane. There was SO much that we missed so I am looking forward to heading back soon and trying a different trail. We arrived at around 10am on a beautiful Saturday morning, later than I had hoped due to traffic, but the park was not overcrowded and I found parking with ease. This is a park for every season and I can't believe it took me seven months of Philly living to get up here. If you're an overplanner like me, I DO recommend a look at the website which does a great job discussing parking and realistic trail descriptions. Looking forward to many a park day with my dog and exploring more elements of this fantastic park.

I think we lost count of how many times we came here for kids birthday parties! We also celebrated…read morekidchella here as well. Each time the little ones are thoroughly entertained! The birthday parties usually start with the indoor play area and expanding the 3 floors with a plethora of toys and entertainment! Then headed outside with tons of free space and multiple playgrounds (for some reason we always end up at the potato sack slide for a million rounds lol). It's an amazing space for no charge (with donation opportunities at times). As with any outdoor space, after dusk the mosquitos feast!

Smith Memorial Playground is a fantastic, spacious place where kids can run, climb, and explore…read more The playground has tons of fun activities and free admission, it's hard to beat for a family outing.

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.

X-posting a review from the Wissahickon Park page. This park is so good it deserves two 5-star…read moreratings. Hard to rate an entire park this massive, but all things considered, after 5 years of traversing the trails here, this is an awesome park. Note that I live in U-City, so the fact that such a massive trail system exists in only a ~20 minute drive, depending on which part of the park I start in, is a blessing and keeps my sanity. Friends of Wissahickon does a great job maintaining trails and even expanding the system over the past few years. I don't think I've ever observed an unseemly part of the park. Definitely unseemly times of year like the snow thaw or the time between the trees dying and the snow falling, but otherwise, this park is beautiful all times of year. I've never had a hard time parking, never even had trouble with crowds even around the most popular trails (ex. Forbidden Drive). Even the bikers are friendly and patient here! Would strongly recommend not only visiting but coming back to keep exploring! I'm still finding new gems in this massive trail system.

Today I decided to switch things up and take a trip to Valley Green in Wissahickon Park, Philly…read more I've always heard about Devil's Pool but had never been, so when I saw the trailhead, I figured--why not check it out? What I've known about Devil's Pool is that it's been a popular hangout spot, especially for teens and young adults--swimming, drinking, smoking, etc. But I wasn't prepared for how disappointing the trail would be. At nearly every turn, there was trash--plastic bottles, wrappers, and even entire black garbage bags just left behind. The closer I got to Devil's Pool, the worse it got. There are clear signs asking visitors to take their trash with them, yet so many clearly don't. It's really disheartening to see such a beautiful natural space disrespected like that. Instead of feeling peaceful or connected to nature, it honestly felt a bit unsanitary and neglected. Wissahickon Park deserves better. If you visit, please respect the space and take out everything you bring in.

A great staple in the Roxborough neighborhood. Home of the Philly Egg Hunt each year, always well…read moremaintained and clean and a beautiful oasis in the city.

It's been a while since I updated my Park Life list, so in order to do so I'll drop a review of my…read morefavorite Roxborough park that's filled with all kinds of community spirit! My first introduction to Gorgas Park was going to an unofficial 4th of July fireworks spectacular where neighbors would drive down fireworks by the truckload and light them off to the delight of everyone in the park. From that point forward I've enjoyed free music festivals in their pavilion, a decent farmers market in the Spring and Summer, and all kinds of people-watching. With community events and a vibrant outdoor setting with plenty to see, Gorgas is on par with Clark Park and Rittenhouse Square for all it offers. In addition to that glorious pavilion, park amenities include plenty of benches, plentiful fields and trees, statuesque memorials, stairs and hills to climb and exercise on, easy access to neighboring sporting fields, and then some!