Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Philadelphia

Matthias • August 15, 2019I do like the crazy detail with all the sculptures, figures and animals... 👌🏼👏🏼

David B. • December 21, 2012beautiful hike & a covered bridge. what more do you want?

Andrew F. • November 4, 2015Awesome trail for running or biking and great views on the river.

Durrock K. • January 16, 2012Wonderful park and Nice scenery. One of the best things about Center City.

Lyndsey • October 22, 2012One of the most beautiful places in the city limits! A membership is well worth it. Great place to bring a picnic and book and spend the afternoon!

Lyza N. • August 4, 2013Get there early for good parking.

Rob M. • August 6, 2018The Oval+ is a seasonal summer pop-up featuring a beer garden, art installations, food trucks, and community programming! A lot of their activities are weather permitting, so check before you go.

Candy H. • July 28, 2013Lots of fun here for the summer. They have movie nite, jazz nite , chess, ping pong and food trucks Come out and enjoy!

vivian z. • October 22, 2014This is a great community spot in west philly. People come here for the farmers market, playgrounds for kids and walking their dogs. Overall the atmosphere is great.

Coach Todd P. • February 2, 2014A great place to cross-train on some trails via a hike, climb, run, walk, mountain bike... is at Philly's Fairmount Park, the Park covers (4,180 acres), and is the largest landscaped park in the U.S.

Allie I. • January 30, 2012A perfect spot to relax on a sunny afternoon. The views here of the Ben Franklin bridge are unmatched and would make a great spot for painting or wedding photos.

Bradlaugh H. • November 29, 2018Great sanctuary amidst urban Philadelphia. Great place to hike

Krista R. • September 6, 2011Beautiful atmosphere! Great place to run, walk, hike, bike. Bring the kids to feed the ducks. Dogs welcome! Loads of photo ops!

Constance H. • May 12, 2011Sleepy, sweet park great for relaxing, picnic'ing and people watching. Eat your heart out, Rittenhouse!

Boyos B. • April 16, 2017It's a cool place to wander around and get lost for a while. Amazing artwork and mosaics.

K12 Inc • June 16, 2011Did you know? The huge 24,000 sq. foot playhouse was built in 1899, expressly as a play space for young children – it was never a residence. The unique Giant Wooden Slide was added in 1905.

Enrico • July 24, 2016This place is a hidden gem in Philadelphia. Entry is $8/$5. In spring and in fall it can be cool to go there, sit down in the garden and relax. In the summer it can be a bit too hot inside (No AC)

Brooke • May 9, 2017Cute park great for picnic and river walk

sweetpearacer • December 2, 2015Stuart is the best tour guide at Independence Hall. Liberty Bell lines always look long but move fast.

Bern R. • June 26, 2018Went on Father's day, they had a jazz band, it was very good music on the harbor and nice weather 😊

Steve • September 17, 2011Awesome space!

David H. • March 28, 2015Excellent bike route to Center City.

Ann O. • May 30, 2017Beautiful building, must see 😜

Cristina A. • March 15, 2017Beautiful park. It has a lot of open space. It's great for kids, dog lovers, and anyone who likes to relax in the park.

John R. • March 26, 2016Great views of the skyline in an elevated, park like setting; easy to get too with parking and centrally located. Plenty of bike parking too, and very close to the Schuylkill River Trail :) + Free!

Pablo D. • August 1, 2015Nice place for a weekend in town. Good for kids and relaxing.

Randall M. • April 16, 2010On a sunny morning, go over to the fountain and sit with a book. The water sprays are the most relaxing thing in the city.

Diiddy • July 21, 2013Get a good spot by the creek! You can even barbecue over an open fire !!!

Margaret D. • October 6, 2014Beautiful Day in the Park. Kid's playground. Basketball Court. Farmer's Market. Everyone out enjoying the fall sun!

Brett G. • May 12, 2015Cool spot at night. Renovation is great. Run fast.